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[FXD_TG]

What have other folks gone with for suspension improvements that they've been pleased with?

[CVO2FIXUP]

  Check out Works Shocks. The Black billet trackers for the rear, and the cartridges for the front. Custom build for your bike, weight and riding style. Best in the business.  COST ME $2000.00 installed. That is Canadian where every thing is at least 30% more expensive than the US.  It is because we are soooo much richer than every one alls. 

[LovemyCVOgirl]

I got a pair of Suspension Technology Shocks from Jim, HD-Dude (Metal Dragon) in California and I love those shocks.  They are hand made for your weight and are a 100% improvement over the stock shocks.

[charles05663]

If Traxxion is down the road I would go with them.  I stopped by this past August and they were very pleasant to work with.  They have a very professional shop that is clean and well run.  If you go with the AK-20's in the future they can handle all of the service too.

It is always nice to have the manufacture and importer near by if something happens.  There products are also top notch too...

 

[DrSpencer]

2011 Street Glide w/Bitubo 300mm & AK-20's. No complaints, whatsoever.

[Midnight Rider]

There is no better combination than the Bitubo's and AK-20 front end....period.  There are other good shocks out there, I'm sure, but to get the same quality, you're going to pay the same kind of money.  And there is absolutely nothing better than Traxxion's front end work.  It's all pricey, but in this case you get what you pay for. 

Changing springs, fork oil, inserting gadgets in the forks, etc will never get you the ride and handling that a true cartridge system will.  Their are other cartridges out there too, and they are "close", but no cigar.  But only you can decide if the money spent is worth it...for me, it's a no brainer.  People think nothing about putting 2-5K or more into an engine, but balk at putting roughly 2K in suspension upgrades.  I'll take handling in the curves and a more comfortable ride over being able to outrun somebody in a straight line any day.

[Jswerve]

I got a pair of Suspension Technology Shocks from Jim, HD-Dude (Metal Dragon) in California and I love those shocks.  They are hand made for your weight and are a 100% improvement over the stock shocks.

What if you ride 2 up? Do they adjust?

[Yellow09SERG]

Being you have dealt with Howard in the past I would make the recommendation of calling him again and talking with him about the JRI's that he also sales. I have around a 1000 miles on a set that was installed 3 or 4 weeks ago and I would have never believed the difference a set of shocks could make.

[NYSport]

I used the Ohlins model 159, 13 inch but has adjustment for length.  Sits the same as stock but rides much, much better.

[Ironhorse]

What if you ride 2 up? Do they adjust?

Jswerve,

I have Suspension Technology shocks on my '06 CVO Ultra, and yes they do adjust. Very easily too I might add. No hook spanner tool needed, you just grab the lower cup and turn it to the left (looking down from on top of the shock) to firm the ride, and to the right to soften it. I ride two up, I weigh 155, my gal 140.

Mark

[INDEPENDENT_1]

I've been working with Dan at Traxxion also. The AK-20's are a huge improvement. Currently were waiting on a new shipment of the Bitubos to do the rear with but the difference with the AK's is huge and I highly recommend getting both fork caps with adjustability. Just turning the fork cap knobs to adjust compression and rebound makes a big difference across the adjustment range.

[Jswerve]

Jswerve,

I have Suspension Technology shocks on my '06 CVO Ultra, and yes they do adjust. Very easily too I might add. No hook spanner tool needed, you just grab the lower cup and turn it to the left (looking down from on top of the shock) to firm the ride, and to the right to soften it. I ride two up, I weigh 155, my gal 140.

Mark

Thanks Mark. Don't let the squeeze see you posted her weight of you may get the smackdown! 

[FLSTFI Dave]

They sure look nice.  How does the cost compare say to progressive 940's or Works shocks?

[Midnight Rider]

Have fun in Panama City.  The separate can on the WME's is the nitrogen part of the shock, if I understand correctly, and has a needle valve adjustment for compression dampening. The stepless ring for the rebound adjustment is different on your shocks. You may have to tweak the spring preload a bit when loaded, but that's no big deal.  Let us know how both you and the BSR like them on the trip.

Be careful down in PCB, especially on the back beach road.

[RayG]

I have the ones with the reservoir and I have no difficulty with rubbing of any kind.  I like the option of setting the preload for one up or two.  I only change the other two setting if we are going on a long trip.  I do hate having to take of the bags to adjust the preload.  I like the BMW method of just electronically adjusting the settings.  Either way a huge improvement over the stock slinky struts with springs.  Enjoy your ride.