I had Suspension Technologies 11" Black Hills rear shocks installed at Myrtle Beach Bike week on my new 2023 Street Glide that had 600 miles at the time on the new bike! The dealer had already installed the front Harley Lowering kit with new lower kickstand when I had the front lowers chromed day one. I'm 5"6 and wanted low without air ride and not a crap ride other lowering options provided. The guys and owner of Suspension Technologies were fantastic and suggested the 11" based on the hight I was going for, I wanted to be flat footed! Had me on my way quick, I did return next day as I was bottoming out and after a quick adjustment and showing me what to do, had me on my way. I have put 1,000 miles on these shocks, 500 miles last week on the NC Blue Ridge Parkway and I like the shocks, I did't at first as the ride was hard but after working on the preload a bit and either I'm getting use to the shocks or with the 1K miles now on the shocks and the bike things are perhaps breaking in. Did I loose a bit of the Cadillac cushy ride of stock? Well stock has more travel but what I have now is a bike that did great on the curvy road ( better than stock as it feels more race car around corners over stock) . The wife and I had little if any fatigue and after a week on very curvy roads we both agree the bike rides and feels great. Loaded down 2 up, saddle bags full and the wife and I like to eat, we did bottom out perhaps 3 times in 600 miles on the very bad pot hole, I may give the pre-load a 1/2 twist or just ride it as it feels great now! I don't get that uneasy wobble feeling the stock shock ( with that fake shock on one side ) when going around an interstate on-ramp, the bike is now solid footed ! I had people ( other shock companies and resellers) tell me you can't run an 11" shock on a 23 Street Glide, all I know is at 5'6" I had a choice, lower the bike or sell the bike as it was just a matter of time and it was going down. I am happy with my Suspension Technologies option as I'm low and still have what I call a firm but comfortable sports car style ride! The wife and I are happy!
I went with Supershox on my 2020 RGS. Talking to them on the phone was a true pleasure. They had multiple options at 3 different price points. The owner of the company adked me several questions about my riding style and what percentage of each I thought I did. He said you only need our basic shocks. What an incredible differnce for $750.00 and about 30 minutes of my time to install. The shocks were built per our discussion took about 5 weeks.
That's awesome! Suspension Technologies does much the same thing! Their web site asks all the same questions so they can customize the shocks to your riding style. Very cool thing.
I have legends Revo A’s on the rear of my rogue glide, and I have suspension technologies on the front. I had them installed at Laconia bike rally last June, and I absolutely love them.
I put progressive suspension, a fork brace, new tires, on the Sportster that I built for my Fiancée and it rides so much sportier. It's possibly too rough for a long-distance ride, but it really handles nice.
I am no engineer but I never understood the difference in springs in the stock shocks. The only reason I could think is it is cheaper to make one adjustable instead of both. It is nice that you like your new suspension so much. I used to watch that british show and The Benny Hill Show. Enjoy the new suspension it is great you got it sent to you. If you go back to VAMM you will slaughter that dragon.
Yeah, it's all magic to me, what works, what doesn't, and how... but yeah, it's pretty awesome. I'll have some more videos around this over the winter :D The BotD won't know what hit it :D
It is amazing how much your ride improves with a quality aftermarket suspension. I just recently did legends front and back on the 2021 RGS and wow...what an improvement. Enjoy the new ride comfort.
Replacing the stock suspension with a reputable aftermarket one should be the 1st thing anyone does. I was lucky enough to have riding notes with similar bikes with different types of suspension so I was able to compare them.
I still ride with the stock suspension and didn’t touch it at all bike thinks I’m 180 lbs🤣🤣🤣🤣 But in all seriousness it’s sometimes harsh and cost me a kidney already but such is the joy of riding I guess🤣 The best suspension on ANY motorcycle I have ridden is hands down the Indian Springfield Dark Horse. Even better than my ESA in my GSA Trophy no bs
@@RoadReality do yourself a favor and just ride one especially my fav the Springfield 116… Amazing bike to say the least. I test ride one every year since I can’t afford one🤣🤣
@@MRGS48 LOL, that's the problem - if I go test riding, I usually come home on a bike. I gotta keep myself away from the dealers :D Although, now that the bike rides so much better, it's less of a temptation :D
No, it hasn't bitten. It can't afford to, not with my Lego habit! The first rides are fun... as are the 2nd, 3rd, etc... we'll be talking more suspension :D
There are times I think HD designs their bikes so they have to be or should be modified to correct these planned shortcomings, probably to drive their accessories side of the business. I guess it works for them. That said, I wonder if the 3” travel shocks would have worked. We talked about this vis a vis feet down, and it was a concern. Maybe not. Every inch of travel matters…not surprised at the improvement though. You’ll get used to it quickly.
I'll bet they do - the P&A catalog is a money-maker for sure! As for the travel - I think these have more travel than the stock shocks - it feels that way, at least! If you saw the side-by-side comparo vid I did, they look like they've got a passport for all the travel, compared to stock!
It seems like a good but I think the coffee is even better, got him full of energy and great attitude. I want some of what he's having.. Lmfaoff 🤣 Awesome. 👊👊
I had legends rears on my Dyna and I want to do a full suspension on the Ultra. You and I reviewed this footage offline and saw how much flex the stock shocks allow vs the ST shocks.
Thanks! As to the stock: if your roads are smooth and you don't corner much, I can see that... but I've long felt that they could use an upgrade... just wasn't willing to spend the coin to do it.
I couldn't tell if you like the new suspension or not. 🤔 haha Sounds like it was a nice upgrade. That is next on my list. Just trying to get recovered and through the holidays then the trigger will be pulled. :)
That's what I keep hearing... also, that the more you ride on them, the better they feel. Not sure how that all works, but I'll keep an eye on it. Tune in tomorrow for a really neat video that I think the mechanics in the group will get a kick out of :D
I had Suspension Technologies 11" Black Hills rear shocks installed at Myrtle Beach Bike week on my new 2023 Street Glide that had 600 miles at the time on the new bike! The dealer had already installed the front Harley Lowering kit with new lower kickstand when I had the front lowers chromed day one.
I'm 5"6 and wanted low without air ride and not a crap ride other lowering options provided. The guys and owner of Suspension Technologies were fantastic and suggested the 11" based on the hight I was going for, I wanted to be flat footed! Had me on my way quick, I did return next day as I was bottoming out and after a quick adjustment and showing me what to do, had me on my way. I have put 1,000 miles on these shocks, 500 miles last week on the NC Blue Ridge Parkway and I like the shocks, I did't at first as the ride was hard but after working on the preload a bit and either I'm getting use to the shocks or with the 1K miles now on the shocks and the bike things are perhaps breaking in. Did I loose a bit of the Cadillac cushy ride of stock? Well stock has more travel but what I have now is a bike that did great on the curvy road ( better than stock as it feels more race car around corners over stock) . The wife and I had little if any fatigue and after a week on very curvy roads we both agree the bike rides and feels great. Loaded down 2 up, saddle bags full and the wife and I like to eat, we did bottom out perhaps 3 times in 600 miles on the very bad pot hole, I may give the pre-load a 1/2 twist or just ride it as it feels great now! I don't get that uneasy wobble feeling the stock shock ( with that fake shock on one side ) when going around an interstate on-ramp, the bike is now solid footed !
I had people ( other shock companies and resellers) tell me you can't run an 11" shock on a 23 Street Glide, all I know is at 5'6" I had a choice, lower the bike or sell the bike as it was just a matter of time and it was going down. I am happy with my Suspension Technologies option as I'm low and still have what I call a firm but comfortable sports car style ride! The wife and I are happy!
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience!
I went with Supershox on my 2020 RGS. Talking to them on the phone was a true pleasure. They had multiple options at 3 different price points. The owner of the company adked me several questions about my riding style and what percentage of each I thought I did. He said you only need our basic shocks. What an incredible differnce for $750.00 and about 30 minutes of my time to install. The shocks were built per our discussion took about 5 weeks.
That's awesome! Suspension Technologies does much the same thing! Their web site asks all the same questions so they can customize the shocks to your riding style. Very cool thing.
The front suspension should stay pretty much level when getting hard on front brakes. 🎅🏻👍
Very true!
Tires and suspension make a huge difference in riding. I still remember how different it felt, when I swapped out my front suspension.
Yeah, they do - good point! What a wild thing, changing out suspension, eh?
@@RoadReality so wild, it's sung by the troggs
@@theodorstravels hahaha!
I have legends Revo A’s on the rear of my rogue glide, and I have suspension technologies on the front. I had them installed at Laconia bike rally last June, and I absolutely love them.
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing :D
Do you like it?😂😂😂 so much fun to watch. I can’t wait to get my front ones now. I may have to pull the trigger. Congrats! Enjoy!
LOL, thanks man! :D Do it, your back will thank you!
I put progressive suspension, a fork brace, new tires, on the Sportster that I built for my Fiancée and it rides so much sportier. It's possibly too rough for a long-distance ride, but it really handles nice.
Nice! Gotta love a good-handling bike :D I'm glad it worked out on the Sporty!
I am no engineer but I never understood the difference in springs in the stock shocks. The only reason I could think is it is cheaper to make one adjustable instead of both. It is nice that you like your new suspension so much. I used to watch that british show and The Benny Hill Show. Enjoy the new suspension it is great you got it sent to you. If you go back to VAMM you will slaughter that dragon.
Yeah, it's all magic to me, what works, what doesn't, and how... but yeah, it's pretty awesome. I'll have some more videos around this over the winter :D
The BotD won't know what hit it :D
It is amazing how much your ride improves with a quality aftermarket suspension. I just recently did legends front and back on the 2021 RGS and wow...what an improvement. Enjoy the new ride comfort.
Thanks man! Yeah, it's pretty wild :D
Replacing the stock suspension with a reputable aftermarket one should be the 1st thing anyone does. I was lucky enough to have riding notes with similar bikes with different types of suspension so I was able to compare them.
Oh man, riding notes? I love it! If I go changing suspension in the future, I'll just have my videos to look back on to compare
I still ride with the stock suspension and didn’t touch it at all bike thinks I’m 180 lbs🤣🤣🤣🤣 But in all seriousness it’s sometimes harsh and cost me a kidney already but such is the joy of riding I guess🤣 The best suspension on ANY motorcycle I have ridden is hands down the Indian Springfield Dark Horse. Even better than my ESA in my GSA Trophy no bs
LOL, if you're 180lbs, that's ok... if not, yeah, kidney transplant time!
Indian, huh? I heard they had good stuff... never ridden one!
@@RoadReality do yourself a favor and just ride one especially my fav the Springfield 116… Amazing bike to say the least. I test ride one every year since I can’t afford one🤣🤣
@@MRGS48 LOL, that's the problem - if I go test riding, I usually come home on a bike. I gotta keep myself away from the dealers :D
Although, now that the bike rides so much better, it's less of a temptation :D
@@RoadReality boy ain’t that the darn truth?!!!🤣🤣🤣 That’s why my wife keeps the credit cards when I go out just a little cash and that’s it🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
has the mod bug bit you yet lol.. Glad you like the new setup. I always like those first rides and feeling things out and how different it'll react.
No, it hasn't bitten. It can't afford to, not with my Lego habit!
The first rides are fun... as are the 2nd, 3rd, etc... we'll be talking more suspension :D
I absolutely love my black hills suspension I got from H2 performance
Great stuff, isn't it? :D I've yet to find one person who doesn't like it.
There are times I think HD designs their bikes so they have to be or should be modified to correct these planned shortcomings, probably to drive their accessories side of the business. I guess it works for them. That said, I wonder if the 3” travel shocks would have worked. We talked about this vis a vis feet down, and it was a concern. Maybe not. Every inch of travel matters…not surprised at the improvement though. You’ll get used to it quickly.
I'll bet they do - the P&A catalog is a money-maker for sure! As for the travel - I think these have more travel than the stock shocks - it feels that way, at least! If you saw the side-by-side comparo vid I did, they look like they've got a passport for all the travel, compared to stock!
You crack me up lmao , Glad you like your new suspension 👍👍👍
Thanks 👍 I do what I can :D
It seems like a good but I think the coffee is even better, got him full of energy and great attitude. I want some of what he's having.. Lmfaoff 🤣 Awesome. 👊👊
Thanks! Coffee is the elixir of life, just add a little bit of sugar ;)
I had legends rears on my Dyna and I want to do a full suspension on the Ultra. You and I reviewed this footage offline and saw how much flex the stock shocks allow vs the ST shocks.
Just you wait, buddy - I got fancy with the footage ;)
Very nice John enjoy
Thanks, Maurice!
Yes a great job on this vid. 😊
Thank you!
I knew you would enjoy them!
Yep, you said it! And so many others :D And none of you were wrong!
That’s a nice upgrade, have to look into the trike version?
Yeah, you should - and I do believe they make a setup for trikes.
Awesome!! You’re re-born!!!
Yes I am! I'll be talking more about this suspension in the coming months... but first, October and November's footage, LOL!
Nice upgrade. It amazes me how so many Harley riders give the MOCO a pass on stock suspension. Really shameful.
Thanks! As to the stock: if your roads are smooth and you don't corner much, I can see that... but I've long felt that they could use an upgrade... just wasn't willing to spend the coin to do it.
I couldn't tell if you like the new suspension or not. 🤔 haha Sounds like it was a nice upgrade. That is next on my list. Just trying to get recovered and through the holidays then the trigger will be pulled. :)
Yeah, they're wild, man. Big upgrade. I hope you heal quickly and can get yours done :D
I’m waiting for the long term. I know that will be good
Yeah, definitely!
Hey little buddy !! nice you got smooth ride now....
Thanks! Still can't lean, but at least I'm comfy! :D
Gilligans Island by the way ...@@RoadReality
@@Jarvisbiker Yes, I am Gilligan, you're the Captain, as usual :( ROFL
welcome to the best damn suspension yo!
Thanks, bro! :D
I had to rhyme with yo, I'll see myself out...
That anonymous donation is worth over $2k. They must like you alot lololol
I know, right? And I'm not the only one! There have been two rounds so far of this - I think 4 people in each!
Good deal 👌
Thanks!
👍👍
I have had a few other popular suspensions. IMO and I am not paid to say this. Suspension Technology is the best that your money can buy.
That's what I keep hearing... also, that the more you ride on them, the better they feel. Not sure how that all works, but I'll keep an eye on it. Tune in tomorrow for a really neat video that I think the mechanics in the group will get a kick out of :D
@@RoadReality I will keep and eye out..
👍🔥😎
Gilligan’s Island and please don’t sing 😂
HAHAHA, ok fine.