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[rayson56]

Does anyone have any specifics or even thoughts on the two as a direct comparison? Of the research that I've done on my own, the Pro Actions would seem to be the best choice for me if I do make a change. I've seen a couple of threads on here with some really good info. but really not in the form of a comparison between the two. I see several sets of the Premium ride Hand Adjustable Touring Shocks that are stock on our FLHXSEs on ebay for sale so that kind of leads me to believe that I'm not the only one looking for answers to this dilemma. Any info. and or experienced opinions would be appreciated. Also, is anyone aware of a way to get a descent discount on these?  $795 is a little hard to swallow. 

Thanks in advance,
Kelly

[Road Dad]

My suggestion is don't waste your money. Instead spend a few $$ more and get a set of Ohlins shocks. Night and day.

[skycat]

My suggestion is don't waste your money. Instead spend a few $$ more and get a set of Ohlins shocks. Night and day.

As above...The only way forward is with Ohlins. nothing else will do..

[rayson56]

Thanks for your input, but I'm looking for peoples opinions that have 1st hand experience with the above mentioned products.

[FLSTFI Dave]

I have tried several brands in the 500-800 price range.

Only one brand will I repeat purchase and they were just under 1000 dollars.  That's olin HD-159's.  The reason I will repeat purchase is I have more than one bike.  The Ohlins can be factory rebuilt, which I have had done.

Progressive 944 are about the same as the HD hand adjustable premium shocks.  The Ohlins are WAY better.

[rayson56]

Thanks Dave

[YELLOWBIRD]

My vote is like everyone above, Ohlins!


 


YB

[RayK]

I like my 13" hand adjustable shocks, got them at a great price and they are a big improvement over the stock air ride. They are very easy to adjust for 2 up riding and back again. Only problem is the front end now feels terrible, I will do a fork oil change to try and improve it.

[ultrarider123]

Does anyone have any specifics or even thoughts on the two as a direct comparison? Of the research that I've done on my own, the Pro Actions would seem to be the best choice for me if I do make a change. I've seen a couple of threads on here with some really good info. but really not in the form of a comparison between the two. I see several sets of the Premium ride Hand Adjustable Touring Shocks that are stock on our FLHXSEs on ebay for sale so that kind of leads me to believe that I'm not the only one looking for answers to this dilemma. Any info. and or experienced opinions would be appreciated. Also, is anyone aware of a way to get a descent discount on these?  $795 is a little hard to swallow. 
Thanks in advance,
Kelly

I'm guessing that this is the thread you reviewed in the forum, Kelly:
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=103431.0

You are asking about comparisons but from the lack of information on these shocks, that may tell you something of either they are really bad, not that many on the road or they may be that good and folks who have purchased them haven't gotten off the bike long enough to write a review.....
I actually enjoy the premium HD shocks.  Had them on my '12 and changed out the not-too-good stock HD air shocks on my '15 for the HD premium.  Threads here talk at length about "this one is great; that one is greater" with most members recommending options of either Progressive or Ohlin with one or two other suggestions peppered about.

Looking at these Pro-Action shocks on their website and reading the review in Baggers Mag, they "review" very well and that $795 price really isn't that bad compared to the $600 for the HD Premium and $1,000 or more for Ohlin or other brands. 
If it were me, I'd contact Pro-Action directly.  Talk to them about your concerns with few reviews and discuss pricing options.  Who knows, they may work with you on pricing just to get more of these on the street for more reviews. 

Good luck in whatever direction you go, Kelly.

[rayson56]

Yes that is one of the threads that I saw. Thanks for your input you always seem to have something interesting to share and the levity doesn't hurt either! 

[08glide]

aww, that's just Haird   

[2k]

When Howard is serious he is usually spot on and informative, the other 90% of the time he's just a Tn Redneck.

[BigLew]

When Howard is serious he is usually spot on and informative, the other 90% of the time he's just a Tn Redneck.

Certified!

[ultrarider123]

Awe shucks, fellers.  I'm speechless... 

[rayson56]

Anyone else?