Topic: What's the Best Touring set-up for a SEEG ? (Read 3183 times)

70_GTX · « **on:** June 28, 2012, 07:52:53 PM »

At 46,000 miles, My front suspension needs rebuilt. I want to set the bike up for long days in the saddle. Is there better components to put in the front end to make it more comfortable. Also, What rear shocks would be best to compliment the front end ? I hope the moderators leave this post in the SEEG section so I get answers that pertain to this specific model. Any suggestions that include part numbers would be great too. Anybody else done this with similar goals ? What's working for you ?

smkblwr · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2012, 08:36:03 PM »

supension is like seats everyones alittle different. for me I had 5k on mine when it went to Traxxion for a suspension upgrade. As a distance rider the AK-20's up front and the bitubo on the rear work for me. they take alittle getting use to for fine tuning for the load and riding enviroment. but nothing that take more than a couple of seconds to change at a gas stop. the BSR is much happer now on trips and I tend to stiffen it up for me when i play in the twistys.

JCZ · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2012, 10:54:16 PM »

I had an 04 SEEG that I sold in late 09. At the time that I sold it, it had 65k miles on it and had been from the Atlantic ocean to the Pacific ocean, up in Canada and down in Mexico.....might qualify as a real touring set up.

I was totally happy with the stock front end however, at 220 lbs. I changed the shocks to Progressive 440 HD (heavy duty). I was very happy with that set up for 65k miles.

Others that have run the various front ends tell me that I don't know what I'm missing. Just wasn't an issue for me to the point where I wanted to spend $$ on it.

dayne66 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2012, 10:57:52 PM »

Progressive Monotubes in the front made a BIG difference......soon to be done to the new FLHXSE3!

SDCVO · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2012, 11:16:34 PM »

Ohlin 6's in the rear and the HD cartridges in the front. Ride is amazing and the Ohlins are arguably the best rear shocks on the planet for a Touring HD but they are certainly not cheap...

Fired00d · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2012, 06:52:05 AM »

Quote from: 70_GTX on June 28, 2012, 07:52:53 PM

At 46,000 miles, My front suspension needs rebuilt. I want to set the bike up for long days in the saddle. Is there better components to put in the front end to make it more comfortable. Also, What rear shocks would be best to compliment the front end ? I hope the moderators leave this post in the SEEG section so I get answers that pertain to this specific model. Any suggestions that include part numbers would be great too. Anybody else done this with similar goals ? What's working for you ?

Last November I put Progressive Monotubes (Lowered) and Progressive Ultra 940 Touring Series Shocks in my

and it's night and day difference and has made the ride 1000X better IMO.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

70_GTX · « **Reply #6 on:** July 03, 2012, 02:34:44 PM »

dood, I like the sound of your set-up. Is the part number for the monotubes you used 31-2501 ? The best price I've found is $295. Did you find them any cheaper, If so where did you buy yours ? I may do this one step at a time. The front end definately needs repaired. I'll wait til later to do the shocks.

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #7 on:** July 03, 2012, 03:23:14 PM »

Minimum: Progressive Monotubes up front. Several choices for shocks: Progressive, Bitubo, Works, Suspension Technology.

Do both ends, if there's any way to afford to do so. With 46K on your bike, your suspension was worn out 20K ago.

I have yet to hear a single solitary person say that they felt like they wasted money on upgrading HD stock suspension, even when the bike is brand spanking new. 100% say it is about the best money they have ever spent on their bike. It is like riding a completely different motorcycle. That is how BAD the stock suspension is.

But, most people do not know what they are missing, and ignorance is bliss.

Fired00d · « **Reply #8 on:** July 03, 2012, 06:37:12 PM »

Quote from: 70_GTX on July 03, 2012, 02:34:44 PM

dood, I like the sound of your set-up. Is the part number for the monotubes you used 31-2501 ? The best price I've found is $295. Did you find them any cheaper, If so where did you buy yours ? I may do this one step at a time. The front end definately needs repaired. I'll wait til later to do the shocks.

Yes, 31-2501 are the lowered ones. I had my indy order and install them... I also installed new motor mounts, new swing arm bushings, and a Tru-Trak when the Progressive upgrades were done. If you are still riding on your stock swing arm bushings & motor mounts you may want to consider doing them also the combination of all those parts have my bike riding better then it ever did before.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

spydglide · « **Reply #9 on:** July 03, 2012, 07:01:40 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on June 29, 2012, 06:52:05 AM

Last November I put Progressive Monotubes (Lowered) and Progressive Ultra 940 Touring Series Shocks in my and it's night and day difference and has made the ride 1000X better IMO.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d
:fireman:D00d, did you're bike end up sitting the same with those stocks? Stock height? Front & Rear? spyder

Fired00d · « **Reply #10 on:** July 03, 2012, 07:44:44 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on July 03, 2012, 07:01:40 PM

D00d, did you're bike end up sitting the same with those stocks? Stock height? Front & Rear? spyder

Yep, no difference I've noticed. I didn't measure before/after but doesn't feel like I'm lifting my ole crippled/artificial leg any higher than before.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

spydglide · « **Reply #11 on:** July 03, 2012, 08:59:46 PM »

Quote from: Fired00d on July 03, 2012, 07:44:44 PM

Yep, no difference I've noticed. I didn't measure before/after but doesn't feel like I'm lifting my ole crippled/artificial leg any higher than before.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

Hey, quit complaining, you're still riding ain't you? My wife's not even driving a cage these days due to her sorry knees, and that's after they've both been worked on.....so, ride on

har. spyder

Fired00d · « **Reply #12 on:** July 03, 2012, 09:09:45 PM »

Quote from: spydglide on July 03, 2012, 08:59:46 PM

Hey, quit complaining, you're still riding ain't you? My wife's not even driving a cage these days due to her sorry knees, and that's after they've both been worked on.....so, ride on har. spyder

Yep still riding... not complaining that was said "matter of factly" just to verify I hadn't felt any difference. I'll take any day waking up w/aches & pains over not waking up at all.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

70_GTX · « **Reply #13 on:** July 04, 2012, 05:27:25 PM »

Did you go with stock swing arm bushings and motor mounts ? I have never felt any wobble with my bike , even when pulling a trailer. Did you have wobbles and feel the need for the true track or you were fixing some other problem ?

Fired00d · « **Reply #14 on:** July 04, 2012, 05:54:31 PM »

Quote from: 70_GTX on July 04, 2012, 05:27:25 PM

Did you go with stock swing arm bushings and motor mounts ? I have never felt any wobble with my bike , even when pulling a trailer. Did you have wobbles and feel the need for the true track or you were fixing some other problem ?

I had my indy purchase and install them so more than likely they were aftermarket and I had purchased the Tru-Track several years ago when there was a group buy on the site. Since I was upgrading the suspension and I already had some of the parts I didn't want to leave a stone unturned and I'd also heard so much about how much better the '09 and later frames rode I wanted to make mine as good as I could get it.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

70_GTX · « **Reply #15 on:** July 09, 2012, 12:04:47 PM »

Ordered the Ultra 940 touring series shocks and the 31-2501 monotubes this morning. Still don't know if I'll go with the Glide-pro swing arm bushings and motor mount or not. Leaning towards trying them. Can't wait to feel the difference.

Dead_Reckoning · « **Reply #16 on:** July 09, 2012, 12:16:31 PM »

I bought my Progressive Monotube Front Shocks and Progressive 440 HD from DirectHarley Parts. About 33% less than Progressive wanted at Laconia Bike Week.
I have had them in for about 2 weeks now and logged to 600 +/- Rides.
Like night and day from HD OEM.
Went with standard height front and rear. I do not really notice any height difference, but I know it hasn't bottomed out anymore.

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #17 on:** July 09, 2012, 02:10:48 PM »

Quote from: 70_GTX on July 09, 2012, 12:04:47 PM

Ordered the Ultra 940 touring series shocks and the 31-2501 monotubes this morning. Still don't know if I'll go with the Glide-pro swing arm bushings and motor mount or not. Leaning towards trying them. Can't wait to feel the difference.

You will be happy with that choice. If you've got a bunch of miles on your bike, replacing the bushings and at least checking to make sure about the motor mounts is probably a good idea. It'll be like riding a different bike.

h82lose · « **Reply #18 on:** July 10, 2012, 12:14:03 PM »

put aldan's on mine 05 seeg and love them. bike had 20k on it when changed and went to cookeville in early june with 2 up and weeks worth of gear, road interstate at 70-85 in downpour,back roads at 60-80 and no issues.wish i had done 7 years ago

70_GTX · « **Reply #19 on:** July 11, 2012, 07:53:43 PM »

The shocks and monotubes came today, now waiting for the glide-pro swing arm kit and motor mount.

70_GTX · « **Reply #20 on:** August 02, 2012, 10:59:18 PM »

Got the bike back from the shop today, the rear shocks are the most noticeable difference. I put about 50 miles on it and think I'm going to like it. Still haven't tried the two up difference yet. I had let it go for too long, it's quite a change.

SckBstrd · « **Reply #21 on:** August 04, 2012, 07:38:54 PM »

this is good information - Keep us posted after you get some more miles under your butt.... I hear the progressives are a good way to go.

A question was asked over the last week at the West Coast GTG - "What is the life expectancy of the mono tubes?"...

Would be interested in knowing that answer as well.

Thanks for letting us into your world of adventure and "upgrades".... LOL...

Peace out.

JJC

70_GTX · « **Reply #22 on:** August 11, 2012, 10:17:45 PM »

Finally had the chance to put a few miles on the bike with two up today. My wife said the ride is way better. We both finished the 110 mile ride saying that the bike didn't ride that good when it was new. I purposely rode a few rough roads to really test it. We never came close to bottoming out. I have it set with three lines showing. I told her I could soften it up some but she said no, she liked it the way it is. I'm giving the 940's most of the credit but the monotubes are definately an improvement. I have to say, I'm very pleased with the outcome.

Fired00d · « **Reply #23 on:** August 11, 2012, 10:42:10 PM »

Quote from: 70_GTX on August 11, 2012, 10:17:45 PM

Finally had the chance to put a few miles on the bike with two up today. My wife said the ride is way better. We both finished the 110 mile ride saying that the bike didn't ride that good when it was new. I purposely rode a few rough roads to really test it. We never came close to bottoming out. I have it set with three lines showing. I told her I could soften it up some but she said no, she liked it the way it is. I'm giving the 940's most of the credit but the monotubes are definately an improvement. I have to say, I'm very pleased with the outcome.

Exactly what I thought when I made the mod... glad you like the improvement.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

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