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Shock Reccomendations
« on: July 13, 2019, 01:32:08 PM »

Looking for reccomendations for shocks on my 2018 CVO Ultra Limited. Love the bike and the handling however on longer rides my wife complains of her back hurting. Taking a trip to Sturgis via Colorado in a month and would like to make it as comfortable as possible. Any thoughts on the best shock out there. Have read several previous threads and if this has been addressed extensively before could you just direct me to the thread. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Shock Reccomendations
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2019, 01:42:28 PM »

Looking for reccomendations for shocks on my 2018 CVO Ultra Limited. Love the bike and the handling however on longer rides my wife complains of her back hurting. Taking a trip to Sturgis via Colorado in a month and would like to make it as comfortable as possible. Any thoughts on the best shock out there. Have read several previous threads and if this has been addressed extensively before could you just direct me to the thread. Thanks in advance.

Shocks, tires, oil,etc everyone has their favorite
Ask yourself what kind of ride you prefer and do a search here.
Generally, better ride quality = more $$$.
You will find most like the quality, proven shocks.
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Re: Shock Reccomendations
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2019, 02:16:56 PM »

2018 road glide cvo went with legend axeo front cartridge's and ohlin 357 rear shock '. Night and day diiference stock equiptment is unfortunatley garbage make the change your bike, your back, your wife will be thankful.Also you'll save on eatting up rear tires . See ya at Sturgis going this year from New Jersey
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Re: Shock Reccomendations
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2019, 02:46:21 PM »

Have tried several brands. Ohlins is where I have landed and have been pleased
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Re: Shock Reccomendations
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2019, 05:57:19 PM »

RWD shocks look good, I have no feedback at this point however.
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Re: Shock Reccomendations
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2019, 06:16:45 PM »

I have Ohlins on the rear & Progressive Monotubes on front.


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Re: Shock Reccomendations
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2019, 12:18:41 AM »

Dogdoc85,

I have the Ohlins 357's on 2 bikes 04/11 and the 772 on the 15.  Ohlin FKC 101 front cartridges on the 11 and will be putting the cartridges in the 15 too.  Moving forward wont mess with the 357's just not worth dealing with the remote canisters.   I can't tell a difference between them and i get to save a bunch of money no not Geico :)   The wife says its the best money i have spent on the bikes in any upgrade.    She suggested getting the shocks for the 15.

Give Smarty a call - Carol Burkes great to deal with and awesome service with and post the sale.  469-268-4232   there are other guys out there, but the service from first hand experience leaves a lot to be desired.   

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Re: Shock Reccomendations
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2019, 10:06:04 AM »

Dogdoc85,

Give Smarty a call - Carol Burkes great to deal with and awesome service with and post the sale.  469-268-4232   there are other guys out there, but the service from first hand experience leaves a lot to be desired.
Have to agree with Harry. You are not going to beat Carol to deal with bere or after the sale
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Re: Shock Reccomendations
« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2019, 10:47:01 AM »

G’day Dogdoc85,

Front & rear suspension should be matched so that they play nicely together.

I put H-D progressives in the rear of Lucille (15 SERGU), & thought they were pretty good for the $$. 3 years down the track Miss Lenda was not happy with the ride. We went on a run with the Shark Week folks in Texas and heard a lot of similar stories.

Funnily enough, they all recommended Ohlins. We went for a run over to Carol ‘Smarty’ Burks place in Royce City & he fitted Lucille up with Ohlins front & rear. Very accomodating, capable & professional service.

The difference is night & day for both Miss Lenda & myself. Awesome ride. They are not cheap but from what I could tell they are on a par cost wise with other options with similar performance.

If you plan to ride the bike & hang on to it for a while it is a great improvement.

I can’t speak to the other options out there but we are very happy with the Ohlins mate.

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Re: Shock Reccomendations
« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2019, 09:56:45 PM »

It appears that Royce City is just East of Dallas.  Is Carol Burk at a Harley dealership or an Ohlin shop?  Or what?  Thanks
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Re: Shock Reccomendations
« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2019, 06:11:52 AM »

It appears that Royce City is just East of Dallas.  Is Carol Burk at a Harley dealership or an Ohlin shop?  Or what?  Thanks
Just an individual that's an Ohlins distributor. Works out of his garage shop. Nothing to be scared about when dealing with Him.
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Re: Shock Reccomendations
« Reply #11 on: July 15, 2019, 10:50:09 AM »

Just an individual that's an Ohlins distributor. Works out of his garage shop. Nothing to be scared about when dealing with Him.

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He provided the Ohlins on the back of my bike, thinking I am going to set some time aside this fall to make a trip down and have him do the front cartridge
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Re: Shock Reccomendations
« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2019, 02:02:51 PM »

Well then, it looks like I know where my trip next summer will take me!
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Re: Shock Reccomendations
« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2019, 02:27:49 PM »

Just an individual that's an Ohlins distributor. Works out of his garage shop. Nothing to be scared about when dealing with Him.

Does Carol Burk have a website? I'm looking to add FKC-101s up front to match my 357s in the back.
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Re: Shock Reccomendations
« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2019, 04:08:23 PM »

Does Carol Burk have a website? I'm looking to add FKC-101s up front to match my 357s in the back.


G’day Ironhorse,

I’ll PM you his email

Cheers Tom


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