Rear suspension upgrade?

[Moespeeds]

While I have my bike apart, I may want to upgrade the rear shocks. Any suggestions? I don't think I want to do an air ride.

 

[Raywood]

Send your shocks back to Works Performance and have them revalved to your specs. I think it's about $125.

 

[MARV]

i have EMS shocks by Ted Tine. supposed to be a leader in shocks comparible to Ohlins. mine have 2 adjustments his new ones have 3 adjustments.

one of the few guys that Kiem had good things to say about. :loony:

Welcome to Ted Tine Motorsports International

 

[REMorris]

My dealer told me that the manufacturer that makes shocks for Big Dog also makes those same shocks in adjustable models.

It's up to you, but I would ask your BDM dealer if you can get adjustable shocks to replace those.

Iron Lightning (Matt) in Tulsa is who told me this. (I have a Mastiff, but it would be logical that you can get adjustables on your model)

Richard

 

[BBChopper]

My dealer told me that the manufacturer that makes shocks for Big Dog also makes those same shocks in adjustable models.

It's up to you, but I would ask your BDM dealer if you can get adjustable shocks to replace those.

Iron Lightning (Matt) in Tulsa is who told me this. (I have a Mastiff, but it would be logical that you can get adjustables on your model)

Richard

I think I have seen them on EBay!!

 

[waykool]

Hold on, hold on. I was told that the 04 choppers came with adjustable shocks. Hmmmm! I know that my 03 chopper didn’t. I bottom out all the time. But then again I do weigh 210. Anyway BDM dose make adjustable shocks for your 04 chopper if you wanted to go that route.

 

[Raywood]

BDM didn't start using adjustable shocks till 06. Adjustment is only in ride height not firmness.

I you want adjustment on ride quality then you need to have air shocks. Or as I posted earlier send you shocks back to Works Performance and have them re-valved to your ride requirments. This is by far the less expensive route.

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[waykool]

BDM didn't start using adjustable shocks till 06. Adjustment is only in ride height not firmness.

I you want adjustment on ride quality then you need to have air shocks. Or as I posted earlier send you shocks back to Works Performance and have them re-valved to your ride requirments. This is by far the less expensive route.

Repair & Services


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There is your answer. Ask and you shall receive. Thanks Raywood

 

[alhall88]

BDM didn't start using adjustable shocks till 06. Adjustment is only in ride height not firmness.

I you want adjustment on ride quality then you need to have air shocks. Or as I posted earlier send you shocks back to Works Performance and have them re-valved to your ride requirments. This is by far the less expensive route.

Repair & Services


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If you buy the shocks that marv has then ride firmness and length can be adjusted without going to an air shock. Progressive or ohlins may make some as well.