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[Jswerve]

I looked into doing it myself, then said to myself ...self you're nuts..... let the dealer pull all that stuff off - fairing,radio,gauges, all dem wires...And let them put it all back in... And while they did that I was out riding my '01 Fatboy.

Would've been cheaper obviously to do it myself, cost about 4 hours labor, but lately getting time to do anything is the challenge...And when there is some "downtime" I'd rather ride than wrench when I can.

FWIW both the wife and I have the HD branded VISA CC and you can probably guess how I spent some of those reward points    Since we refuse to carry any CC balance the reward points are like free money that we let accrue until there's enough to pay for all the stuff I want to get get done on the bike - wether service or just parts purchases

I'm an avid hd visa user. It's funny you say that because i usually do all my own upgrades but was going to use my points in the spring and let the dealer hassle with it. I'm guessing about 800 ish installed?

[phato1]

I'm an avid hd visa user. It's funny you say that because i usually do all my own upgrades but was going to use my points in the spring and let the dealer hassle with it. I'm guessing about 800 ish installed?

If my memory works that price sounds about right. I think I came it at about 850 installed.

[Jswerve]

If my memory works that price sounds about right. I think I came it at about 850 installed.

Awesome thanks

[kmh364]

I wouldn't be alone in saying the Ohlins stuff is an upgrade over everything else.

Installation is the same for all cartridges...labor for fork tube removal, disassembly, reassembly and reinstall is the same for whatever you do. You gut the forks and replace with cartridges, reassemble with new bushings & seals and add the Fork oil.


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[kmh364]

I used an independent shop I trust  for install and saved about half of what the H-D dealer would get


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[Yellow09SERG]

Dan, why did you use 13 inch shocks?  Are you suggesting that the correct upgrade should be to this size?  Many of the posts indicate the heavy duty 444's are too "harsh" (stiff?). We are also in that 350-380 range but I ride solo 90% of the time I AM concerned about installing the proper spring.

Another one here that went the 13 route instead of the 12's. Running 13" JRI B's and will tell you best money I have ever spent on a M/C. Like Ed, I run 2up 90% of the time and will be in the 475 to 500 lbs range when we both get on with our junk. The 13's will just allow another inch of travel and allow you to soften the valving a little once the spring preload is set. The diameter difference in the 09's CVO rear tire vs the earlier model bikes causes a little loss in travel before you even start. That is another reason I went the 13" route

[Jswerve]

I used an independent shop I trust  for install and saved about half of what the H-D dealer would get


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Can't use my chrome cash there


I ride 2 up 90% of the time but we weigh less then 300 combined.

[FlaHeatWave]

'Gotta Love 'Dem HD Visa(s)

[kmh364]

OHLINS sets the suspension up for your weight, load and riding style. Your dealer can order and install.


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[kmh364]

AFAIK, the 13" Ohlins rears are ride height adjustable and can be used for 12" ride height without losing travel. The fork kit comes with the lowering spacer and spring as std equipment as well.

Call Mike Hensley at Ohlins USA headquarters in NC for more info.


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[kmh364]

No H-D Chrome Visa, but I make interest on all purchases on my Amazon Rewards Visa...and can spend the rewards anywhere


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[Supershooter]

Running progressive suspension all the way around lowered the ultra. 944's in the back and monotubes in the front. I'm on my second set of monotubes. Replaced by PS, labor not included, but had to be done.
Chrome Visa carrier,
Supershooter

[Jswerve]

Running progressive suspension all the way around lowered the ultra. 944's in the back and monotubes in the front. I'm on my second set of monotubes. Replaced by PS, labor not included, but had to be done.
Chrome Visa carrier,
Supershooter

I'm assuming you have the 1" lower tubes. What was the issue?

[Supershooter]

Short legs


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[kmh364]

I think Jswerve meant why are you on your second set...what was wrong with the first set? Not lowered?


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