I purchased a set of Ohlins #2-#2A from Howard and running them on a 2017 Limited Low. I may upgrade to a 2019 SGS. Would the same shocks work on the 2019 SGS? I assume so as I believe the 2019 SGS have 12" shocks. Thoughts?

 

I would think they would work, but if your 2-2As don't ride any better than my 2-2bs did then I would just run the shocks that come on the 2019. Just my opinion, and my wife even says the new bike rides just as good as the 2012 did with the 2-2bs.
If I venture out into the aftermarket for shocks again it will be Pro-Action.

 

My 17 had the hand adjustable "premium" shocks but they were bad. Ohlins made the ride really enjoyable. The 19's have a better premium shock?

 

I hear Legend A's shocks are pretty good too.

 

"Ride like crap" lacks some degree of precision. Are they now too firm and rough or do they bottom too easily? How are they different from the factory shocks you removed to put these on? For HELPFUL suggestions, precise information is needed. This is not much different from the classic: "My bike won't start, what is wrong with it?"

 

I'm trying to find where anyone says "ride like crap" lol

I upgraded to ohlins rear shocks on my 17 rgs. Made a good improvement. Just test road a 2020 3 weeks ago and while it road good, I wasn't willing to give up my ohlins even though I thought they were a little unimpressive. But now that I have them on the new bike, after test riding it, I can tell the difference. I dont feel those "every little bumps" in the road like I could with stocks. I think suspension is one area thats worth the upgrade.

 

It could be the spring too hard. I had that issue and Howard swap them up and rides excellent

 

What springs did you end up with? If you don't know for sure you can read the number off the spring.

 

yes they will bolt right on. my 18SGS had the premium shocks,I put on the Ohlins 772 blacklines, night and day better!

 

Those are the ones I was just looking at. Pretty sure that is the way I am going.
Did you do the Ohlins fork upgrade as well?? Can't find a ton on this, for newer baggers anyway.
Thanks!