2011 Street Glide w/Traxion Dynamics AK20 up front, now getting 300mm Bitubos in the rear.

I understand that there may be more than one correct way to install these shocks in a Bagger, but could still use some help making my decision.

If I mount the shock with the reservoir up and facing rearward, will I definitely have to shim the saddlebags outward to avoid rubbing?

If so, what are Folks using for shims (hate to use a stack of washers), and how are they doing it? When I take the saddlebag off, I clearly see how I would shim-out the forward saddlebag bracket, but how/where would I shim-out the rear bracket (I'm referring to the spring-like receptacles that accommodate the twist-lock saddlebag pins)? The rear bracket doesn't seem able to be shimmed.

If I mount the shock with the reservoir down and facing rearward, does this negate the need for shimming the saddlebags altogether? If so, what would be the disadvantage of mounting this way, if any?

Which reservoir position, up or down, offers the easiest on-the-fly adjustment?

Is it possible to use Bruckus saddlebag mounting hardware with both of the the above choices?

Anything else I should know?

Thanks

 

If you use Search you will find there are not many threads about Bitubo shocks, but they may be worth reading through. But why buy shocks that won't fit?! We have an expert shock specialist in the form of Howard at Motorcycle Metal, so give him a call. He will custom-build you a set that will bolt on without any messing about or install problems.

 

I read bi turbos lmao! Was like damn that's just ridiculous. Sorry though, can't help with your shocks.

Adam

 

I have the AK-20's on my road glide and Ohlins from Howard in the rear. I have the #3 -3's and they work well with the AK-20's. Here is info on Howard's site:
http://www.motorcyclemetal.com/gpage32.html

I have heard positive comments on the Bitubo's from my Traxxion installer - might give him a call - Paul Bihm at Midwest Custom Cycle Work:
http://midwestcustomcyclework.com/