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[CowboyBagger]

Just got my FLHXSE3 and noticed that the Harley rear suspension is definitely improved over the old air suspension.  Since I've never compared the new suspension to Progressive or Bitubo's, I was wondering what everyone thought of the HD adjustable rear suspension.  The front suspension, from what I've read is a no brainer.  (Buy Progressive or Traxxion)  Just not sure what to do on the rear, if anything.  I'll be two up loaded to stripped down solo.

[dirtdobber]

Once I got it dialed in it seems pretty good. The other half is happy so am I
just a thought

dd

[jcd520]

Ride it a while, then you will know. I think most are incredibly happy with the HD offerings since10. I know I am.

[Deep Blue Dives]

I have been happy with the rear shocks.  I ride solo, 2 up, and sometimes pull a bunkhouse.  I vary the load for all scenarios - took a bit to dial in with 2 up - more of the rider being happy than I.

[RedDevil]

IMO, and this is my second SESG ('10 and now a '12), these are the best shocks the MoCo has come out with. I like them so much, I haven't found any reason to want to change them out for aftermarket ones.  I like they way they dial in, handle road irregularities, and just in general, handle the ride over all.  Give them a chance, I think you'll agree, no need to replace.

[FAST380]

I had a set of newer Progressive 940's I kept from my last bike. I like the stock shocks better!! The only problem with the stock shocks is they run out of adjustment. 2-up, loaded with tour pak etc, I will bottom out on occasion.

[msemersky]

I am about 200lbs and ride solo.  Do you guys use the suggested settings in the manual or adjust higher or lower?  Thanks for the input.
MSS

[tlr]

this is timely info for me as well.  Only have 400 miles on her, but so far so good.  I did have the 3-3 Ohlins on my 09 SERG and liked them a lot.  If there is not need to spend the dough on shocks i can always come up with something else. Someone please help me....

[North Georgia Hawg]

I see no reason to replace the rear shocks... once they got rid of the air suspension shocks and went to the adjustable spring shocks on the rear, I have no complaints about them. I have mine set on 9, which is perfect for me.

[Hammbone]

Just got my FLHXSE3 and noticed that the Harley rear suspension is definitely improved over the old air suspension.  Since I've never compared the new suspension to Progressive or Bitubo's, I was wondering what everyone thought of the HD adjustable rear suspension.  The front suspension, from what I've read is a no brainer.  (Buy Progressive or Traxxion)  Just not sure what to do on the rear, if anything.  I'll be two up loaded to stripped down solo.

Excellent question i also just got my FLHXSE3 and was wondering same thing. are you going to do front suspenion?

[CowboyBagger]

I talked to Mike at Traxxion yesterday and he set me up with a install dealer of theirs in Iowa.  Only a 3 hour drive up there, so I'll probably go ahead and let them put the AK-20's in.  I think the rear shocks so far are just fine.  I see that NGH is running his on 9, what is the most common for solo and the most common for two up?