Suspension

[magick]

Hi Guys and Gals

Are there just two settings on a 2005 Sportster R? - if so can anyone recommend stronger suspension my poor Phoebe cant cope with me and my man on the bike at the same time - think she is telling us we need to go on a diet

[S.T.Chapman]

sportster shocks allways have been dire to say the least, I dont know why they even fit a pillion set, unless the two of you are complete anorexics.

you could do worse than give Hagon a bell they can build a shock to your specs for little money.
http://www.hagon-shocks.co.uk/main1st.htm
I even fitted superglide shocks in the past, they worked but seriously expensive to just go out and buy.

[Phil]

Like Simon says, Harley rear suspension is a poor apology at best, you could try Progressive suspension. They are a pretty good mid-range company.
http://www.progressivesuspension.com/

[S.T.Chapman]

why progressive when when Hagon will make and deliver next day to your requirements.
Donna had some 18 month ago delivered next day about 110 quid, they wernt right went back new set a day later no quibble no cost (the fault was mine not their's )

[Tim]

How easy are they to fit ...........and do they really make that much differance.........I ride solo but occasionally hit a bump and it feels as if i am riding on the rims.............('04 Sporster)

[Roddy_the_Dog]

Up the arse....

Very apt;)

Get rid o the pillion and fit a sprung seat.

[S.T.Chapman]

Originally Posted by Timbo 2

How easy are they to fit ...........and do they really make that much differance.........I ride solo but occasionally hit a bump and it feels as if i am riding on the rims.............('04 Sporster)

air in the tyres can help under such circumstance

how easy?
very.
if you have nothing else a bottle jack can help, but obviously one shock at a time;)

[Alan B]

I fitted Progressives to my sporty, they worked fine but 1 month out of warranty one started leaking (3000 miles). I E.Mailed the makers and the answer was buy some new ones. Don't think so. I fitted Hagons but they are a bit hard solo even on the softest setting. Fine loaded up.
Alan B

[magick]

Thanks guys for the advice - much appreciated - I will have to save up some pennies