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[Bav]

I'm getting a bit fed up with the stock suspension on my 2014 SERK. The roads in the UK are in shocking (no pun intended) condition and I sometimes feel I'm riding a pogo stick. I need to do something before I lose all my fillings or my back breaks.

What upgrades have you guys done and how are they performing?


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[1911upstateny]

I feel your pain roads in upstate NY "suck"and thats being politely correct...
I have played with my oem shocks alot  got them a little better...still not the ride my 06 street glide was with air shocks i dont now why hd went back to coil overs 

[andy.blumberg73]

Is there an easy way to adjust the stock rear shocks without pulling off the bags?

[Bav]

Is there an easy way to adjust the stock rear shocks without pulling off the bags?

Not that I'm aware of. Even with the bag off its a pain winding it up and down trying to get it anywhere near right especially if you keep changing from riding solo to taking a pillion.


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[andy.blumberg73]

Thanks.  I have tried a few ways, but  just couln't figure out an easy way.  Assumed I was just missing something simple....  I guess not 

[LITTERBOX]

Found these ,thinking about trying. A couple reviews over at V-TWIN FORUMS..  Here's the post from V- TWIN FORUM...................

bogie’s back again - this time with a review about a set of hand adjustable shocks to replace the stock air suspension on ’85 to current Touring models. The same set of shocks replaces either the stock height (13”) or the low profile (12”).

Always better when Made in the USA (in N IL)

See the review at www.bogiesreviews.webs.com

[SDCVO]

I upgraded my rear shocks to Ohlins 13 inch which gives me a little more lean before the boards start dragging which I really like. With the bags on you really can't tell the difference of that 1 inch lift.

[casbar]

Bav,

Ohlins seem to be the weapon of choice, there is a chap that most recommend on HDForums.com, just search on Ohilns in the touring forum. Also have a look at Shotgun shocks, had them on my softail, air and electric adjustable for rebound and height. They were really good, he now makes some for tourers

[Bav]

Bav,

Ohlins seem to be the weapon of choice, there is a chap that most recommend on HDForums.com, just search on Ohilns in the touring forum. Also have a look at Shotgun shocks, had them on my softail, air and electric adjustable for rebound and height. They were really good, he now makes some for tourers

How do you find the suspension on yours Rob? Have you had much luck getting the correct amount of adjustment?


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[casbar]

I can honestly say, I've no issues with it. Just got back from 2k trip around Scotland solo. Set the suspension a couple of clicks in, traveled up through Wales, Lake District to Paisley with a mid size bag on the rack, then did 1k around Scotland without bag and found it fine. But then I was used to a softail (that is why I fitted the Shotgun shocks)

[BritGuy]

I like the Progressive shocks on my SERK, but I know that Ohlins make really good shocks (at a price mind you) from my sports bike days.

[FlaHeatWave]

Not that I'm aware of. Even with the bag off its a pain winding it up and down trying to get it anywhere near right especially if you keep changing from riding solo to taking a pillion.


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I feel the HD Premium adjustable are good shocks. They are the easiest shock out there to adjust, 1 knob, compared to 6 adjustments (compression, rebound / preload each shock) on some other premium brands

I don't know if your bike has the 12" or 13" shocks, with your rough roads, you want the additional travel (if your inseam can tolerate?)

Any shock is going to bottom out occasionally, I want them set so that when they do bottom out it's a "thud" and not driving my spine through my head...

If you haven't done this already; take a ride with the sole intent of dialing in your shocks for you (solo), your owner's manual should have a suggestion for your weight, if not just start in the middle of adjustment. Ride your "loop" then try 1 "click", ride the same loop, note changes, try another "click", in the same direction, note changes, (example if a 2-3 "clicks" of firmer is not working, go back to starting point, and try softer, keep track of "clicks from your starting point) until you find your sweet spot, I'd ride the bike solo a couple more different times/days to be sure that you are getting the best out of your adjustments.

Adjust on another day with passenger, should only be 1 maybe 2 clicks firmer...

I don't take the saddlebag off the bike (except for finding the starting point) I just pull the pins, lean the bag on my knees and feel / hear the clicks.

It's not difficult, after the HD Premium Front Cartridges settled in, it only took 2 clicks  :drink:to find my sweet spot...