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Originally Posted by Ming the Merciless  Just as a matter of interest, what is your combined rider / passenger weight? I ask because I have regularly topped 30 stone when 2-up on my Softail with a mate, and have never bottomed the rear. |
You must both be sitting very light!
Unfortunately bottoming out is a common experience of Harley owners. I am currently pursuing this topic myself under Suspension THUMP! Some of the reason lies at Harley routinely employing frankly cheap and low technology suspension units, both front and rear. Another is that suspension travel on most models is limited, taxing the poor units.
Despite Pete's comments, I have yet to find anyone who can put their finger on a solution that completely solves this. He may be unique!
Better quality suspension units will give some relief. I have Fournales air shocks on my Glide, which give a far better ride, but I have yet to coerce them into giving a thump-free ride in all circumstances.
You may find that fine tuning your current shocks will improve things. Grill Pete on just how! Alternatively you may find yourself following in the footsteps of many of us to replacement shocks. You will need a long drink and a patient browse through these records.
