2018 12” vs 13 2015 shocks
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05-27-2018, 08:22 AM
#2
05-28-2018, 07:14 AM
Ultimate HDF Member
I don’t have first hand experience with the air shocks but it seems people like the adjustables over air....however, they’re still stock shocks so they aren’t that great.
I do have some experience with aftermarket shocks over the stock adjustables. I ordered the Bitubo’s from DK Customs and after roughly 900 miles or so, they are a great improvement over stock. Not sure if you’re getting the adjustables for free or not but if you’re paying for them, save that money and go aftermarket on some good quality coil overs. You’ll be much happier with the increased travel, adjustability, and ride experience.
I do have some experience with aftermarket shocks over the stock adjustables. I ordered the Bitubo’s from DK Customs and after roughly 900 miles or so, they are a great improvement over stock. Not sure if you’re getting the adjustables for free or not but if you’re paying for them, save that money and go aftermarket on some good quality coil overs. You’ll be much happier with the increased travel, adjustability, and ride experience.
Last edited by Cygnusx51; 05-28-2018 at 07:57 AM.
#3
05-29-2018, 08:07 AM
#4
05-29-2018, 09:56 AM
Stellar HDF Member
Air shocks were original equipment on 2014-2016 Rushmores. Actually they have been using Showa air shocks across the FL line since at least my previously owned 1989 FLHS. Probably before then.
#5
05-29-2018, 11:12 AM
Originally Posted by Rob175
Interesting........I have a "stock" 2015 Ultra Limited and it's shocks are manual adjusting shocks NOT air shocks........are you sure yours are orignal?
To the OP... in my experience the 13" air shocks ride better than the 12" hand adjustable. The 13" hand adjustable are better than the 13" air!
Last edited by Red; 05-29-2018 at 11:16 AM.
#6
05-29-2018, 12:43 PM
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