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Old 08-16-2014, 03:29 PM
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Last Night was 1st night riding with new Ohlins 2+2 shocks... 3 different times I had to make sure Bride was still there... Ride was outright amazing!!! JMHO.... no plugs or ads.. just facts
 
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Did you have to re-adjust them for the 2 up ride ?? If so, what did you have to do ??

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Please don't be offended...

What do you weigh?

And your wife?
 
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Please don't be offended...

What do you weigh?

And your wife?
Doesn't matter! If you buy them from a suitable supplier they will provide springs to suit. Mrs B and I have been riding on our Ohlins for five years now and am still delighted with them. We can suggest a well known HDF sponsor if you press us......
 
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I always know my bride is there ! Her *** keeps getting wider every year ! After a while Olin's, Progressive, or whatever...I'm go'in to what the big gravel trucks are running.
 
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I am 280 she is 120... adjustment is a spanner wrench// easy and ride was perfect.. air shocks on HD stock are the worst....yes I got my from a HD Sponsor ,, a great guy to deal with
 
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Doesn't matter! If you buy them from a suitable supplier they will provide springs to suit. Mrs B and I have been riding on our Ohlins for five years now and am still delighted with them. We can suggest a well known HDF sponsor if you press us......
I beg to differ. I've had multiple conversations with your favorite sponsor, and there is a point where you need to make compromises with either one-up or two-up ride quality. If you have a not so skinny passenger, plus a removable tour pak, you're forced to pick a spring rate that splits the difference. It'll be a little stiff for one, little soft for two as opposed to being optimal for both.

I have had Ohlins 3-3, Ricors, JRI B's, Harley premium ride, and Legends air ride, so I have had a bit of experience

I will say that by FAR, the Ohlins have the best ride quality overall.

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I am 280 she is 120... adjustment is a spanner wrench// easy and ride was perfect.. air shocks on HD stock are the worst....yes I got my from a HD Sponsor ,, a great guy to deal with
You have the perfect size passenger for optimal ride quality in both situations.
 
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I always know my bride is there ! Her *** keeps getting wider every year ! After a while Olin's, Progressive, or whatever...I'm go'in to what the big gravel trucks are running.
Funny chit! Good luck!
 
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If you have a not so skinny passenger, plus a removable tour pak, you're forced to pick a spring rate that splits the difference. It'll be a little stiff for one, little soft for two as opposed to being optimal for both.
That is still a world apart from pretty well every other option available and a far superior position to be in!
 
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