How can I get my SG to ride like an Ultra...?
#31
09-10-2016 | 07:54 AM
I just put the heavy duty 944s on my Road King and I have noticed a difference in the ride. I still have to set the correct sag but just out of the box it was an improvement. The Ultras do have that nicely padded seat but I cannot see myself putting one on my RK. As BigMike and TwoLaneTramp have stated, you need to look at a different wheel/tire up front and different seat (once you set the sag correctly on your 944s if you have not done so already). And a little ballast should help as well because I have heard that the progressives ride even better when 2 up. If none of that works, I hear the 2017 models are great. Good luck.
I put a RK Sundowner on my RK looks so much better than the factory seat, also rides so much better also.
#32
09-10-2016 | 07:57 AM
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Don't forget how much tire pressure can change the ride . I had a buddy who rode a rigid frame for years and only ran 25 psi on the rear tire so that the tire would flex and soak up some of the wrinkles in the road , but he was not a aggressive rider at all , and it had tubes front and rear . My point is obviously 25 psi would be unsafe on a low profile tubeless tire , but sometimes just a few psi can make the needed difference .
If the bike is loaded with rider, passenger, tour pack and gear the side walls of the tire are going to flex more than when there is only the one rider .
If the bike is loaded with rider, passenger, tour pack and gear the side walls of the tire are going to flex more than when there is only the one rider .
#33
09-10-2016 | 07:24 PM
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I love my bike, and love the look, but the ride is so harsh or firm. How can I improve it without spending a fortune?
I've already changed the rear air shocks to Progressive 944's. That helped a bit, but if I happen to not be paying attention to a imperfection in the roadway I get a spine jarring jolt to my back.
I've test ridden several Ultra's and do not have that issue. I am at the point of replacing my beautiful bike with another beautiful bike. I'd rather keep my SG, but it's wearing me out.
Suggestions and thoughts are welcomed.........
I've already changed the rear air shocks to Progressive 944's. That helped a bit, but if I happen to not be paying attention to a imperfection in the roadway I get a spine jarring jolt to my back.
I've test ridden several Ultra's and do not have that issue. I am at the point of replacing my beautiful bike with another beautiful bike. I'd rather keep my SG, but it's wearing me out.
Suggestions and thoughts are welcomed.........
#34
09-10-2016 | 10:21 PM
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#35
09-10-2016 | 10:49 PM
I have an Ultra 90% without TourPak & Solo, Ohlin 3-3's rear, Legend cartridge front, Corbin Solo or stock seat - redone double memory foam front/rear (Mean City Cycles), spoke wheels instead of mags (a little flex), run front & rear tire pressure 2-3lbs low, and it is comfortable as well as handling great. Only issue with tire pressure it is slightly harder to back and push around.
As others stated I came from HardTails and crude suspension, so what we have now are a dream.
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#36
09-11-2016 | 11:02 AM
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09-12-2016 | 05:14 PM
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#39
09-13-2016 | 08:17 PM
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I have an ultra front wheel that I run on long rides especially. 17inch instead of 19. That extra sidewall cushions the ride, its amazing the difference. Ultra wheels are cheap. I bought mine on ebay with rotors for $250 free shipping. I am a mechanic by trade so swapping is a breeze. When my tour pak goes on the ultra wheel goes on.
