Air ride or adjustable shock
#1
12-01-2018, 07:25 PM
#2
12-01-2018, 07:51 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
#3
12-01-2018, 08:37 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
The original air ride HD shocks are the WORST shock in history. They constantly leak and are always in need of air or have too much air. A real hassle constantly checking and adding air.
Two years ago on a 2016 Limited I made the decision to switch to Pro Action. The difference was amazing, really hard to imagine how much of an improvement it was. The bike rode so much better, it handed so much better and no more adding air or adjusting. Just get on, ride and enjoy.
The next year we upgraded to a new 2017 CVO Limited which had the newer HD adjustable shocks. At first glance they did not look like much compared to the Pro-Action but I decided to give them a try. My wife you rides a lot in the passenger seat told me they were not even close and suggested we switch them for Pro-Action. Now 11k miles later we are still very glad we did.
If you try them you will kick yourself for not doing it sooner. The absolute best upgrade you can do for your bike.
Two years ago on a 2016 Limited I made the decision to switch to Pro Action. The difference was amazing, really hard to imagine how much of an improvement it was. The bike rode so much better, it handed so much better and no more adding air or adjusting. Just get on, ride and enjoy.
The next year we upgraded to a new 2017 CVO Limited which had the newer HD adjustable shocks. At first glance they did not look like much compared to the Pro-Action but I decided to give them a try. My wife you rides a lot in the passenger seat told me they were not even close and suggested we switch them for Pro-Action. Now 11k miles later we are still very glad we did.
If you try them you will kick yourself for not doing it sooner. The absolute best upgrade you can do for your bike.
#4
12-01-2018, 08:51 PM
Ultimate HDF Member
#5
12-01-2018, 09:15 PM
#6
12-01-2018, 10:49 PM
It's dial "adjustable", not "adjustables". Only the left shock is adjustable, the right isn't. Another brilliant move by Harley.
#7
12-01-2018, 11:26 PM
Tourer
There been a few shock threads lately.I just got my first harley a few months back and thought the seat was the big comfort changer. Do shocks really make that much of a difference? I put on a Sundowner seat and it seems pretty cushy. Will I be floating on air with new shocks?
Ordering a shock pump to mess with my PSI out of curiosity
2015 RK
250 lbs
Ordering a shock pump to mess with my PSI out of curiosity
2015 RK
250 lbs
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#8
12-02-2018, 08:55 AM
#9
12-02-2018, 09:08 AM
Club Member
The original air ride HD shocks are the WORST shock in history. They constantly leak and are always in need of air or have too much air. A real hassle constantly checking and adding air.
Two years ago on a 2016 Limited I made the decision to switch to Pro Action. The difference was amazing, really hard to imagine how much of an improvement it was. The bike rode so much better, it handed so much better and no more adding air or adjusting. Just get on, ride and enjoy.
The next year we upgraded to a new 2017 CVO Limited which had the newer HD adjustable shocks. At first glance they did not look like much compared to the Pro-Action but I decided to give them a try. My wife you rides a lot in the passenger seat told me they were not even close and suggested we switch them for Pro-Action. Now 11k miles later we are still very glad we did.
If you try them you will kick yourself for not doing it sooner. The absolute best upgrade you can do for your bike.
Two years ago on a 2016 Limited I made the decision to switch to Pro Action. The difference was amazing, really hard to imagine how much of an improvement it was. The bike rode so much better, it handed so much better and no more adding air or adjusting. Just get on, ride and enjoy.
The next year we upgraded to a new 2017 CVO Limited which had the newer HD adjustable shocks. At first glance they did not look like much compared to the Pro-Action but I decided to give them a try. My wife you rides a lot in the passenger seat told me they were not even close and suggested we switch them for Pro-Action. Now 11k miles later we are still very glad we did.
If you try them you will kick yourself for not doing it sooner. The absolute best upgrade you can do for your bike.
Ditto x100
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#10
12-02-2018, 12:57 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
Ditch the HD/SHOWA crap suspension FRONT AND REAR and you will not regret it.
If you improve the back without addressing the front, you end up in a worse position IMHO
I did Progressive shocks, and the bike handled like crap until I did the front to match the back.
HD stock suspension is the worst thing on any HD, but the item most people ignore.
and for heavens sake stay away from air shocks.
Something where you can add or subtract spring, and adjust compression/rebound will make you happy
If you improve the back without addressing the front, you end up in a worse position IMHO
I did Progressive shocks, and the bike handled like crap until I did the front to match the back.
HD stock suspension is the worst thing on any HD, but the item most people ignore.
and for heavens sake stay away from air shocks.
Something where you can add or subtract spring, and adjust compression/rebound will make you happy