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Trey767

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Hyd shocks
« on: September 22, 2009, 08:53:50 AM »
I notice that the 10 FLHX CVO has hyd shocks, how i the ride compare to the air that my ultra has. I see they have an adjustment knob on the left side, I would dump my air shocks and put these on if the ride is better. How close are they to bitubo shocks?

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Re: Hyd shocks
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2009, 09:04:21 AM »
Quote from: Trey767 on September 22, 2009, 08:53:50 AM
I notice that the 10 FLHX CVO has hyd shocks, how i the ride compare to the air that my ultra has. I see they have an adjustment knob on the left side, I would dump my air shocks and put these on if the ride is better. How close are they to bitubo shocks?

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I don't see the new shocks listed in the accessory catalog yet, and haven't seen any detailed info about them either.  At this point, the best approach would be for you to seek out a SESG and a test ride; that's the only way you will be able to determine if they are what you seek.

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Re: Hyd shocks
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2009, 09:13:53 AM »
Yeah it's not in the P&A book, I just see it on the bike. Also it's maybe lower? how much lower is the FLHX compared to a ultra?
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Re: Hyd shocks
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2009, 09:31:45 AM »
They are a Showa shock with a preload. 12" and they ride much stiffer than your Ultra shock. I had a 2004 SEEG before this SESG and they are better than the short stock ones (not saying much) and very similar to the way my Progressive 440's rode and handled. Having said all of that, I would welcome a better ( more comfortable ) ride if there is such an animal in a 12" shock. I've read much about the Bitubo's, but have no personal experience with them.
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Re: Hyd shocks
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2009, 10:09:41 AM »
2Eagles, the SG shocks are 12"? so the ultra is 13" The knob there on the left preloads the shock? is there just one?

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Re: Hyd shocks
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2009, 10:20:35 AM »
Yes the preload knob is just on the left side shock.
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Re: Hyd shocks
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2009, 10:24:20 AM »
Yes, there's only one pre load.

I'm very happy with the ride.  I to have an 04 SEEG and rode it stock for quite awhile before I switched to the Progressive 440 HD.  I think these shocks are better.....more sure footed reaction in the twisties under power or in braking allows me to be a lot more aggressive in the twisties than I could on my SEEG.

I've also owned three Ultra Classics and always thought those shocks were to mushy and to much play in them (even with them pumped up) and just to unpredictable in the back mountain roads (we have a lot of them here in Nor Cal) especially riding two up or loaded.  Just my .02 worth.
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Re: Hyd shocks
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2009, 10:38:21 AM »
would you know how they compare to bitubo?
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Re: Hyd shocks
« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2009, 12:25:23 PM »
Quote from: Trey767 on September 22, 2009, 10:38:21 AM
would you know how they compare to bitubo?


I don't have any idea......never rode with bitubo. :nixweiss:
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Re: Hyd shocks
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2009, 12:31:51 PM »
I thought one shock is pre load the other is rebound.....
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Re: Hyd shocks
« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2009, 12:55:45 PM »
Quote from: RED RUM on September 22, 2009, 12:31:51 PM
I thought one shock is pre load the other is rebound.....

That is whay I think also :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: Hyd shocks
« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2009, 01:13:26 PM »
I don't know yet I hear at bitubo but I can't fine anyone that sells them but one person. I may try HD's hyd shocks
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Re: Hyd shocks
« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2009, 02:27:47 PM »
CVO 2010 SESG shocks are not for sale.......cvo item only.............
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Re: Hyd shocks
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2009, 02:39:36 PM »
Quote from: grc on September 22, 2009, 09:04:21 AM
I don't see the new shocks listed in the accessory catalog yet, and haven't seen any detailed info about them either.  At this point, the best approach would be for you to seek out a SESG and a test ride; that's the only way you will be able to determine if they are what you seek.

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good luck on getting a SESG off his buike to let you test ride it....lol
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Re: Hyd shocks
« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2009, 03:54:53 PM »
They are not restricted they just won't be available until the end of this month
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