I have air adjustable shocks on my 16 road glide as we speak and am thinking about putting the hand adjustable on it. Is the hand adjustable shocks thatch better? I have heard pros and cons about the ride quality. I like the softest ride possible but if they are harsher I think I will stay away.

 

I have the Premium Ride Hand-Adjustable Rear Shocks-54000008, Standard Height Premium Ride Single Cartridge Fork Kit-45500158, Chrome Front End Kit-45800037, and Front Polished Brake Rotors-41500094. It has been a great set up for me. I would do it again if I got another bike. They are not harsh like the stock air shocks, and the front end kit takes out most of the nose dive that the stock set-up has.

 

The factory air shocks are very soft, but they don't provide a real smooth ride. Harley's adjustable premium shocks may be a improvement ( I have not tried them ), but I'm fairly certain you can do much better with a set of shocks found on this forum with high recommendations.

I also highly recommend upgrading your bikes front end. You will love the results.

 

I've had them all... the low, and standard versions of both the air and premium shocks.

By far, the best is the standard version of the Premiums. Don't confuse "soft" with "good"

 

What bike come from the factory with them?
Were they also as good as what your saying with two riders?
Thanks for your help.

 

Which set?

The 2014 SGS came with the low premiums, swapped them to my 14 TK, and put a set of low air shocks on the 14 XS.

My 2014 FLHTK came with the standard height air shocks, swapped them out for the low premiums, then swapped again for the standard premiums.

It took me a while to get there, but I am totally happy with the 13" Premium shocks.

2 riders would be two bikes.... But mine work fine for me and a passenger.

 

I have been thinking the same thing and curious if it is worth the time and money or just do progressive shocks

 

Thanks again safetyman

 

There are those, like me, that are perfectly happy with the Premium shocks...

Then there are those that say they are junk, and go to Ohlins.

IMHO, if you don't want to go with HD products, call Howard and get a set of Ohlins.

No worries... I hope I answered what you were asking. Sometimes you have to wade through some of my sarcasm...

 

The hand adjustable premium shocks 13" are a noticeable difference over the stock air shocks.No more bottoming out!Changed Mine last year.I would do it again on a new bike.