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CVO Technical => Wheels/Tires/Suspension/Brakes => Topic started by: RG13 on January 10, 2022, 07:25:04 PM
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I currently ride a 2018 RG CVO. I'm finally making the decision to change the rear shocks. I love the way the bike looks with the 12 inch shock, even though I know that's part of the problem with these shocks to begin with. Everywhere I read, it strongly recommends changing to a 13 inch shock. What I want to know is if that 1 inch increase in height is noticeable? I'm talking about WITHOUT sitting on the bike, with the bike on the kickstand. I'm leaning toward Legends Revo-A. I also know that Ohlins has a shock with the same adjustments as the Legend Revo-As, but also has an adjustment to shorten their 13 inch shock by 1/2 inch (HD 772 Harley S36 Blackline Twin Shocks). Any thoughts? Am I making a big deal out of increasing the shock height by 1 inch? ;)
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You'll notice your rear shock is not vertical but at about 40°. The ride height difference between 12 and 13 inch shocks thus is about 5/16". That's not very noticeable IMHO.
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The 13” Revo shocks have a 12” ride height when the sag is properly adjusted. We sell dozens of the Legends and do highly recommend going to the 13” . The ride quality is significantly improved over the stock shocks.
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Usually if you change the ride height significantly you will notice it with the way your bike sits on the kickstand. When upgrading to the 13" Revo A's as I have, you'll hardly notice the difference BUT, the ride is literally night and day. The warranty and service is also the best out there.
I highly recommend the upgrade!
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I recently installed a set of RWD rears 13" cause that's all they make and they were a local pick up. They come set up on the lowest setting for my weight so no lowering. Great shocks, hell they probably saved my life after hitting a huge pothole / depression in Mexico. But that said that extra inch is noticeable and I don't like it. I will probably sell these and look for a set of 12.5's or 12's cause anything is better than the stock garbage. Just my opinion
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Thanks for the input. I appreciate it.
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I recently installed a set of RWD rears 13" cause that's all they make and they were a local pick up. They come set up on the lowest setting for my weight so no lowering. Great shocks, hell they probably saved my life after hitting a huge pothole / depression in Mexico. But that said that extra inch is noticeable and I don't like it. I will probably sell these and look for a set of 12.5's or 12's cause anything is better than the stock garbage. Just my opinion
I have the same shocks on my RGS, great handling, cushy shocks. In my case, the ride height was maybe 1/2 inch more, not a big deal.