I may be pointing out the obvious but it is surprising the number of people that are intimidated by adjusting the preload and choose to just go with hearsay about stock shocks being terrible. There are plenty of YouTube videos on how to do this and it will also be in your bike’s manual.\u00a0If nothing else adjusting the preload will give you an idea of the kind of ride you are aiming for and therefore, what direction to look for in purchasing your upgrades.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Secondly, <\/strong>I highly recommend talking to a mechanic that specializes in Harley Davidson\u2019s, they are going to know all the technical ins and outs that best suit your bike and riding style.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shocks can be very subjective in how each rider perceives them so speaking to a specialist will point you in the right direction in terms of riding style, performance, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lastly, the most notable difference with Harleys is the size difference in the model range.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is relevant when considering shock upgrades due to the different weights of the bikes, so, I have covered different models from Harley\u2019s lineup to make sure you know the best option to suit your bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right, I have gathered the best information around for you to consider so without further ado, let\u2019s get into it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These Burly Brand shocks are brilliant for giving your Sportster that slammed look which they naturally lend themselves to, the shocks do this by lowering the rear end by 1.5\u201d-2\u201d. They are easy to install<\/strong> as it is a simple bolt-on system that works with the stock mounting hardware. In black on a modern sportster they are going to be aesthetically pleasing<\/strong> matching the rest of the blacked out look (they do also come in chrome).<\/p> They are made of stainless materials so mud and rain shouldn\u2019t worry you<\/strong> with these on the bike. <\/p> They are adjustable with a 5-click preload so you can get that perfect fit. It\u2019s Worth noting that you have about 2\u201d of travel before the shock is maxed out so keep that in mind if riding with a passenger or a lot of luggage.<\/p> Another point is you may find these shocks a little stiffer than other options<\/strong>, so if you ride a lot of long trips on rough roads, these may not be the shocks for you.<\/p> Burly Brand now have Slammer Shocks<\/strong> plus which are 11.5\u201d and offer more travel than most lowered shocks<\/strong>. available for 1988 \u2013 Present Sportsters, 1991-2017 Dynas and 1980-Current Touring Models. <\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCheck Revzilla\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tCheck Amazon\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t Ohlins shocks are ready for use straight out of the box with Ohlins offering free preload settings before they even arrive. The shocks are subtly styled but in Ohlins words \u2018don\u2019t let that fool you\u2019<\/strong>, they are packed with quality damping performance and can be tweaked to suit you and your riding style.<\/p> Pressurized gas and oil system is of excellent quality and negates air loss hassles, that riders can\u2019t find with other shocks. They can cope with varying weather conditions and heavy loads, which makes them the perfect Harley shocks for long distance touring<\/strong> as you ride far and wide, all year.<\/p> You can fine tune them to your exact requirements by adjusting the preload, spring rates, compression and rebound which is more than other shocks comparatively. Dyna\u2019s are traditionally the most sporty, aggressive, fine-tuned and customized Harley\u2019s and therefore require the best shocks for performance to suit. This is where Ohlins have slipped in and found their niche.<\/p> A 5 Year Warranty, and they are tested and tailored to each and every customer\u2019s needs, which to me, makes them worth the money. To add to that Ohlins customer service is excellent<\/strong>, so you can expect a swift response to any enquiries or issues, which is great from a premium brand. <\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCheck Price\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t Burly<\/a> is a company that was started by two brothers in the mid 90\u2019s in California. They now design a wide range of products including fairings, luggage, sissy bars, foot pegs, and of course shocks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nReviews: Best Harley Davidson Shocks <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Best Brands of Harley Shocks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Burly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Progressive Suspension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n