Print

Please login or register.
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month Forever
Login with username, password and session length

[Wicked12CVOUltra]

I have read a lot of posts about opinions on rear shocks.  I am looking to upgrade the stock rear air shocks on a 12 Ultra.  I am not looking for a performance shock, just a middle of the road hand adjustable shock.  I am also looking at lowering the rear an inch to be able to plant my feet a little better.  I ride 1 up and 2 up 50/50.  About 350 lbs. with the both of us. Just mostly local riding and day trips, not too much traveling.  What do you think is the best bang for my buck?  Thanks. 

[Ghost__Rider]

Call Howard at   www.motorcyclemetal.com

Don't waist you money on anything other than Ohlins. No comparison to stock

[SDCVO]

Call Howard at   www.motorcyclemetal.com

Don't waist you money on anything other than Ohlins. No comparison to stock

X2

[VaEagle]

I still like the quality of the ride with Suspension Technologies USA shocks and great buying experience with Metal Dragon too. I like that the shocks are made to your weight and riding style and can be made in different finishes.
More info in this thread :

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=76154.0

If you are happy with the suspension as is but just want the bike to be lower maybe you might want to consider some other mods first like having your seat lowered or sculpted out on the sides to bring your legs closer together. Some members also get material added to the soles of their riding boots to give them more length. If you use shorter shocks you may bottom out the suspension or scrape on turns etc.

[Wicked12CVOUltra]

I still like the quality of the ride with Suspension Technologies USA shocks and great buying experience with Metal Dragon too. I like that the shocks are made to your weight and riding style and can be made in different finishes.
More info in this thread :

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=76154.0

If you are happy with the suspension as is but just want the bike to be lower maybe you might want to consider some other mods first like having your seat lowered or sculpted out on the sides to bring your legs closer together. Some members also get material added to the soles of their riding boots to give them more length. If you use shorter shocks you may bottom out the suspension or scrape on turns etc.

I am not happy with the stock suspension by any means.  Thank you for the other options though.  I would have not thought to go that route if that were the case.  As for now, I am still weighing out my options on which route to take. 

[gary_r]

The stock Ultra shock is 13". The stock shock on the street glide or road glide custom is 12". So lowering 1" won't be a problem. You"ll just need enough adjustability for the 1 up 2 up weight delta.

Still though, I'd call Howard at www.motorcyclemetal.com

He'll tune the shocks per your input. Give him the wrong input and you'll get the wrong shock tuning. If you can manage to visit his shop it'll be spot on.

I mention that only because some folks have complained about having to wait for returns via mail to get it right. Either way you'll end up with the best shocks available.

[JustDennis]

I went from air shocks to the Harley hand adjustable on my SG and they were a big improvement, even going from 13" to 12" but then I went to the Ohlins from Howard as above. No comparison


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Wicked12CVOUltra]

Well, I took your guys advise and talked to Howard.  After talking to him a couple of times and reconfirming my measurements, I ended up ordering the 12" number 3's.  I just ordered them, so obviously I don't have any feedback yet.  I will definitely let you guys know how pleased I am with them.  Thanks again!!