Kevin frazier
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Installed bushings and theyre ready for Blackie.
Ohlins Blackline STX
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rdomeck
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Looking to replace the Progressive shocks on my 2015 touring. How do you like these after riding? I have a Carpenter 240 kit on mine. Seems the Progressives are just too soft and feels like they bottom out. Especially when I have my daughter on the back.
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Kevin frazier
Widowmaker!
They work great, plenty of adjustment on base model, they offer a piggyback system and rebound and length depending what you want, the base $700 shock works well with ohlins quality, call ohlins usa in North Carolina and they can set you up correctly. Great shock!
Kevin frazier
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its mainly how aggressive are you riding, Blackie is not gonna be that close to edge ever so 777 works great, on touring i have higher level as i ride it to my max level. dont forget eyelet attachment grommet size for our rockets. Whichever model you choose its gonna be noticeable difference.
rdomeck
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Kevin, Any idea where you have your spring position? For a Harley, they are suggesting 26mm. The shocks are taller than the Progressives that are coming off the bike. I don't know if the Progressives are shorter than stock....
Kevin frazier
Widowmaker!
I have set firm, but there is a lot of adjustment you can dial in. Im probably closer to 30mm but i really go by static sag and feel, when set you should be able to lift bike 1/2 to 1 in and when youre on 3/4 to 1in sag will get it close, your weight will matter when setting up, they work great.
