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Shocks died an early death
« on: September 26, 2008, 11:12:49 PM »
My 2003 SERK has about 8500 miles and the air shocks just aren't doing their job. The bike had a lowering kit installed and with 30 PSI in the shocks we bottom out when 2 up. Even riding single, I hit bottom on severe bumps. We are headed to Hot Springs, Eureka Springs area on Monday so just removed the lowering kit for this trip. That has been a temporary solution. Have any of you experienced shock failure at this low mileage? They hold air but don't provide the cushion. I am also asking if you have had success with aftermarket shocks or best to stick with Harley?

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Re: Shocks died an early death
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2008, 11:43:10 PM »
to many options to stay with stock shocks........

orig shocks are poor at best.........consider the failing of the stock shocks a blessing

I have the Arnott shock system and like them

but there are Progressive and legends avail

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Re: Shocks died an early death
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2008, 03:47:02 PM »
Go with the Progressives and set them up as you like them. Yank off all the air lines and fittings, much cleaner look and so much better a ride.  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Shocks died an early death
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2008, 03:51:44 PM »
Quote from: CVOJOE on September 28, 2008, 03:47:02 PM
Go with the Progressives and set them up as you like them. Yank off all the air lines and fittings, much cleaner look and so much better a ride.  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Shocks died an early death
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2008, 04:02:33 PM »
I like my Legend Air Suspension a lot on my 07 SEUC...  If I didn't run the adjustable height shocks, I'd mount a set of Bitubo's.   :2vrolijk_21:   To each his own, but I ran a set of Progressive 440's on my 01 SERG and did not care for the ride at all.  To harsh for me, expecially 2 up...    :nixweiss:
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Re: Shocks died an early death
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2008, 09:24:48 AM »
I had an air line rub against the tire and make a pin hole in it. I had to replace the lines and once the money tree starts growing again I'm going aftermarket.
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Re: Shocks died an early death
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2008, 11:28:05 AM »
bitubos!!! Contact HD-Dude or Traxxion directly! You won't be sorry! ;)

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Re: Shocks died an early death
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2008, 03:21:20 PM »
 What mm size bitubos?
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« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2008, 05:51:10 PM »
Quote from: KingDog on October 12, 2008, 03:21:20 PM
What mm size bitubos?

300mm (12") is lowered and 330mm (13") is standard height on FLH/T's. ;)

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Re: Shocks died an early death
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2008, 09:59:21 AM »
Quote from: Hoist! on October 12, 2008, 05:51:10 PM
300mm (12") is lowered and 330mm (13") is standard height on FLH/T's. ;)

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Since I have the same bike you do ( except red ) and it is lowered from the factory I guess the 300mm is the one you used and the one I need too. Right. Do you like the ride with yours? How is it different?
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« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2008, 10:16:51 AM »
Quote from: KingDog on October 13, 2008, 09:59:21 AM
Since I have the same bike you do ( except red ) and it is lowered from the factory I guess the 300mm is the one you used and the one I need too. Right. Do you like the ride with yours? How is it different?

Actually, I used the 330's and raised the front with the AK-20's as well. Back to standard height. I'm 5-9 and am plenty flatfooted at a stop. These bikes don't need to be lowered. At least up to '08 anyway. They lower it for looks, not handling! ;)

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Re: Shocks died an early death
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2008, 10:24:18 AM »
  I will most likely stay with the height from the factory but how is the ride different from stock with these new stocks?
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