Öhlins USA visit. Ohlins suspension upgrade on my 124 ci Harley-Davidson Street Glide Sleeper.
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- Опубликовано: 21 янв 2020
- Öhlins 159 Install. My trip to Öhlins USA for a suspension upgrade on my 124 ci Harley-Davidson Street Glide Sleeper. How to properly install Ohlins rear shocks on a Harley-Davidson Street Glide, adjust the ride height, set the sag and adjust the rebound.The benefits of lifting up you Harley-Davidson Street Glide.
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You don't realize how bad the HD factory shocks are until you change them out. If you are going to put on miles, spend the money to upgrade the suspension especially the rear shocks. On the touring line, go with the 13" rear shocks for the supreme ride. Some say you don't need to change out the front for 2017+ models & I agree. I might change out at my 50,000 service depending on how much $$.
Just ordered mine this morning. Thanks for the video. Ride safe.
Best upgrade I've done so far to my 2017 CVO SG. Thanks
I’ve been considering Ohlins rears on my CVO RG but was on the fence...your video pretty much convinced me to make the change. Thanks for posting!
Thanks for the video Tall. I'm planning on doing front and rear setup this spring.
I learned to much from this video. Thank you for doing this. Those Ohlins guys know what they are doing!!
The HUD display is awesome. You gotta share. And love the video. Made me decide to change to Ohlins.
I had mine done at Daytona bike week. The guys set it up for me. It was so close when they did the set up. I ended up turning them down 2 turns. Excellent
I just put Ohlins rear shocks on my 2019 Roadglide ultra. The difference is night and day. Much more plush ride, handles alot better. Don't wait,get it done. You won't regret it.
Thank you so much for a top video. I’m buying new shock tomorrow for sure.
Thanks, Tall. I put in an order for 774s shortly after this video, and I was able to recently put them on my Street Glide. Unbelievable difference in the ride. If someone intends to keep their bike and enjoy it, then this is easily one of the best investments you can ever make for your machine. I'm so happy, that I intend to do my front end next season. I can only imagine how awesome the ride will be. Cheers.
I had a set of Ohlins on my 15 RG. The ride was incredible. They were a pain in the butt to adjust the pre-load every time I took my wife out though. I finally settled on a setting that was a bit soft with her on the bike and a touch stiff solo. You need to keep the threads for the pre-load collars super clean or they bind up. The ride quality is night and day better than stock.
I agree on being a pain to constantly adjust for passenger or no passenger. Mine are the same way.
Didn’t know they were in WNC! Man... thanks for this video!
Tall, Great videos! I'm planning to make some changes to my 2018 SG. Your videos are helping to provide me with a more informed decision.
Thank you thanks for watching Michael
Just bought these shocks . Can’t wait to get them on and try them out.
Man Tall. These guys all are so technical ! So top notch guys man! You’re bike is becoming a museum piece ! I’d almost be afraid to ride it lol. Keep it preserved lol. Awesome upgrades buddy !
Thanks Tall, I went with the same shocks after watching this video. Such Ana amazing difference. The only thing I did not expect is that having these Ohlins on the rear show me how bad the stock front shocks are. I’ll be upgrading those soon.
Keep putting up good N4 , I really needed this one video
Tall....I def enjoy all your videos, I'm new to the H-D family (although I have ridden for years), your stuff helped me decide on which bike to get and which accessories to customize with...still working on it. God Bless !!
Definitely going to get a set, thanks Tall
And I like to say great video really enjoyed it I had a tough decision to make between Orhlins Or Legend I ended up going with Legend while I was in South Dakota . At the front forks done and The rear shocks for replace six months earlier. Great improvement over stock improved ride and handling. Best modification I made to date. I believe either company produces great products you can’t go wrong with either one.
I have Legends Revo-A shocks on my SGS 19. I have similar results. It’s pretty cool that you have a spring for your weight so you have perfect initial sag and have maximum flexibility staring from your weight. That’s an advantage I believe Ohlins offers of Legend. I echo what everyone is saying. You will see a dramatic difference in upgrading your suspension. Don’t go cheap either on the shock change and it’s just as important to setup initially for you weight based on instructions provided. The experience is very different based on setup. This upgrade is about $900 ish depending on what you decide but over stock you will not be disappointed. Thanks Tall for another awesome video and good mix of education and fun.
Look forward to a full review....never heard of this brand before. I run Shotgun Shock on my old softail....can set height and rebound on them...Hope they hooked you up with some discount. I mean you just introduced this brand to me.
Tall, you have done so much work on this bike and it looks really good. I am sure this will be a keeper.
Thanks William thanks for watching. I really like my bike but I am thinking about doing some real long distance rides in the future. Having all the upgrades that I've done on a Ultra would be awesome. In a perfect world I would buy a new H-D adventure and have my Street Glide to.
Just what the doctor ordered!
Have had ohlins on sports bikes and mountain bikes. Glad to hear they're a good upgrade on Harley Touring! Will have to pick up a pair soon for the Road Glide. Thank you Tall!
Thanks for watching Jesse
Commenting for the algorithm. Love the content!
Found the video. Definitely going to look into these. Also, good info on raising the rear. I hadn't considered the weight shift and cornering changes it would have.
@traveling tall I commented on your 124 kit build that you need to upgrade your suspension to Ohlins to truly handle the power of your engine. You need to upgrade the front suspension now. I went with the cobranded big bear choppers Ohlins 30nm cartridge kit with 2 inch over stock. I can’t stress enough how awesome that cartridge kit is
Is that upgrade good for my Softail Deluxe? Or just for Touring bikes?
MrPaints 1109 I don’t know, I suggest you call Big Bear Choppers and speak to Kevin
@@angelvazquez2112.... appreciate you, Brother.
Upgrading engine has nothing to do with with upgrading shocks, these bikes need new suspension as soon as you leave showroom floor.
Great upgrade and video. I’m still undecided on which shock I’m gonna put on my Road King but I’m looking at Ohlins for sure. Thanks for the information. Look forward to the full review.
Thanks for watching Mike
I put new rear shocks on my sportster. It rides so much better now. I need to do it with the front end as well.
FIRST COMMENT! I love Ohlins! Looking to upgrade mine this year to help with some ole military back injuries.
🏆 First Place🏁 Thanks for the comment John and for your service.
@@TravelingTall your the man, thanks for the service of recording your journey so I can play catchup.
Good video. Thanks
Great review Tall. Searching the web for price right now lol.
13'ers are the way to go! The Ohlins reps are the best. Always available, helpful and knowledgeable. The Ohlins team took care of my shocks that were supposed to be "custom built" by a con artist in Florida and clearly were not. If you hit the twisties, doing the front will transform the bike again.
RidemFast Could you advise what shop? I’m in Florida and was planning visiting a local shop that specializes in Öhlins. I want to make sure I don’t bring my business there. A lot of blogs recommended this shop but some advised that the owner was difficult to work with. I could work with the owners personality but I want a good product.
What kinda burns me is I spent $27K on my stock 2017 Limited and to make it a truly great 👍 bike I gotta put another $10K or more in the 107 M8 motor and suspension to get it to perform. Harley should make bikes like this from the factory 🏭! My . 2018 Ram Powerwagon has blistein shocks from the factory because they know their crappy stock shocks Suck!
You have to admit, HD does give its customers many opportunities to make their machines better.
Brilliant marketing really.
A stock 107 is a strong motor. I had no issues going from the East Coast to the West Coast fully packed down. I never once complained about the suspension because I didn't know any different. Before the Öhlins install I would have told you it was fine. Now I see how big a deal the shocks make. Harley-Davidson makes a great bike stock, but from day one I knew that I wanted to do some upgrades. That's the reason I bought a standard. A stock Street Glide is still a great motorcycle. Thanks for the comment Leonard Russo and thanks for watching.
Traveling Tall Luv your channel. I’ll be comming to TN this summer to ride the Dragon 🐉. Been there before & luv the place 👍
Leonard Russo--> I agree with you.
New Harley owner here.... I really enjoy your videos!!
Thanks for watching David. What do you ride?
@@TravelingTall a 2020 tri glide.... I have knee issues and have always wanted to ride, which is why I went with the tri glide... Love it!!!!
I want these right now
I notice right away as well with my 2016 SG as soon as I made the first left turn.
Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching.
Joey is who I bought my shocks from at the Sturgis rally a few years back. The shocks are killer!! Been on two different bikes since I bought them. Still perform like they did when new. Joey is a great representative of Ohlins and I stop in to see him at all the major rallies every year. Every year at Sturgis I have him service my shocks and after they're done it's like brand new shocks all over. Congrats Tall. Great choice!!!!!
Yep, Joey knows what he's talking about! If I ever trade bikes, the ohlins is coming with me! Just curios, what does he do to service them? Thanks for watching.
Traveling Tall...the Ohlins shocks need to be service about every 25K miles. During the service they remove/replace all the fluids and replace every moving part inside the shock as well as seals etc. You can either send them to Ohlins, go there or catch up with them at a rally where they'll slap a loaner set on your bike, service your shocks then put em back on for you the next day or the same day. They'll set up the loaner shocks just like yours. Costs about $200. A lot of folks probably don't do it and never have an issue. But I'm a maintenance stickler and make sure all the needed services are done. Take care of the bike and it'll take care of you I say.
@@TravelingTall we completely disassemble the shocks, inspect, clean, reassemble them with new seal heads, piston rings, new oil and nitrogen. Internally they will be like new. We are able to provide this service at rallys. $250 for the service. Thanks Richard and Tall!!
@@itssobreezy I know it’s been a few years since this comment, but I wanted to say thanks Joey for all of your knowledge and presentation of it. I’ve seen you around in several channels (usually at rallies) and you’re always on point. Hope all is well!
Brother.....it's not a sleeper if we know you have a 124! Lol.... awesome channel! Keep em coming!
I know but, you don't suppose to tell anybody. :) Its classified information for Traveling Tall viewers only. Thanks for watching MrPaints 1109
Sounds like great service. I went with RWD on my2016RGS. What a difference a they made. Stock suspension unfortunately sucks on HDs. Which is really sad.
Great informative video my brother take care an god bless
Hey Ben, whats up? You on the road today?
@@TravelingTall yes brother I am no the road currently sitting in Indianapolis in fixing to head back to Illinois
I put the 13” Ohlins on my RGS and it made the bike feel more planted and handled much better on the mountain twisties and the high speed sweepers. I’ll be doing the forks next (when I save up)
How much were they. I want some also. 2019 sgs
I agree it feels so much better than before. I cant explain it but it feels like I can put more power to the ground.
Mountain Twisties and high speed sweepers...❤❤❤❤
Thinking about doing the same to my SG Spec. , thanks
Thanks for the video! There's a sermon in that..."I didn't know I had a problem." Um!
Yep, that'll preach!
Very impressed with the 412 Series Progressive rear coil overs we installed on 2021 RGS #performancebaggin build!
I have 2" over front and rear Ohlins with reservoirs on my 124ci 15 streetglide. Rides nice and good power, still can't stay with my 2004 kawi zzr1200
People always complain about the SG series having crappy shocks but what I don’t understand is why did you buy it in it’s slammed self then? The whole slammed look comes at the price of reduced shock travel Doh! My 2019 EGS is set up the same way and I knew I’d be swapping the shocks for some 13” shocks, one of the reasons I shopped hard for a year for this bike was I knew this going in. I bought this bike with 2k miles on it for about 6k+ less than buying it brand new because to me buying off the showroom floor is just silly. You are gonna lose thousands of dollars the minute you sign and leave the dealership parking lot so let someone else take that hit, especially if you are gonna modify. Love your mods Tall.
I bought new because I know of all the goofy nonsense people do to bikes, how lackluster their maintenance habits are, how most of them are all “intake and exhaust!” without ever tuning it (which results in a lean and hot condition frying exhaust valves and seats), how most are piss-poor at clutch control and burn up clutch packs, on and on and on. I do all my own work and have been down the rabbit hole of used vehicles. Some folks are REALLY good about hiding damage and poor maintenance habits. Buying used is a crapshoot, sometimes it works out in your favor and it’s a great vehicle for a great price that just needs typical new suspension, brakes, and consumables (like my Navigator I picked up for $15k, that thing is a beast), or it can be like the 04 Civic I picked up which had the wrong ATF in it, never had the transmission fluid changed, suspension bushings were shot, speakers were shot, headliner started sagging, tires were horrible, brake fluid was never flushed, coolant never flushed, etc. New prevents the exercise of discovering all of that and sometimes, I just wanna buy it and ride it without worrying.
Bike looks awesome Tall. Now an Öhlins fork kit and you’re set.
Thank you, thanks for watching. I think I will change out the front later on.
Wood Jr is lurking. Tall reachout to him. He is a great guy and loves his batwing.
I put 13 inch Legend Revo on my 2013 Streetglide. Huge difference over stock. So much better. I was cringing when he asked u what length, glad 2 hear u say 13. Bike doesnt look n e different either all that slamed look stuff is so poser.
Agreed. I’ve never understood barhoppers. You pay all that money for a bike and mods to spend 15 minutes on it, walk away from it to drink (dumbest decision ever) and then stare at it with bar flies, then ride it home and pray you don’t crash or get pulled over….yeah…makes total sense lol. Posers indeed.
I put Legends Revo shocks on my Road Glide Special and had the same results, it made a world of difference to the ride compared to the stock HD shocks.
I didn't relize the H-D Street Glide shocks was so bad until I rode my bike with the Öhlins. Thanks for watching.
I went with Legend Axeo front cartridges and Revo-A rear shocks on my 2015 Limited. Amazing difference.
I put on 13” Legends Revo A shocks with a 1.5” lowering block and I don’t like the ride at all. Way stiff. Think I’m going to try the Öhlins Blackline
I have the black version of these shocks on my 18 street glide special, and the difference from stock is night and day. Just this past week I installed the Ohlins FKS228 fork cartridges that just recently came out for the 2017-20 touring bikes. The overall improvement in feel and handling of theses cartridges compared to the stock damper rod system is extremely good. I can't recommend this highly enough. It's obvious that the stock rear shocks suck, which is why I changed them shortly after buying the bike, but I didn't really think the front shocks were that bad until I put these Ohlins cartridges in.
Do those cartridges come w/ the springs?
Great review. Will look in to Ohlins shocks as a direct result of this vid. Nice work @RealTravelingTall
Yep one of the first things you should do is upgrade engine and the suspension. Are you going to change out the front suspension....I love that dash you have on the video indicating speed elev G's... to me that is more interesting give us some details on it..thanks enjoy the ride
Thanks for watching Smoke. I have an older video that I may upload that has the same info on the screen. It seems like a lot of people like it.
Definitely want to get ohlins on my sporty.
Im sure they would ride great and look great on a sporty. The downside to my Öhlins on my bike is that I cant see them :) They perform as good as they look!
They make the best in the market
I agree. Thanks for watching Taps 1021
Enjoyed the video. A friend upgraded his Road Glide with Ohlins and highly recommends this product. I will do the same soon. How do you put the data, almost like a HUD, on the ride portion of your videos? That's cool. Thanks
I ride a flht and i put legends front and back 13in AND MADE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE IM A LOT MORE TRUSTING WITH GOING IN TO CORNERS OR FLYING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS
Thanks for watching Gary, I know, my bike feels more planted in the turn.
Love your vids. Just curious as to what made you decide to go “all in” on the performance aspect? I’m glad you did and that you’re recording it all and sharing with us. A lot of good info to help riders decide if they want to leave their bike stock or do similar upgrades. Thanks Tall. Much appreciated.
Im not really all in on the performance bagger. I bought the bike to travel, I just want it to be able to perform when I need it to. I wouldn't call it a performance bagger, its my Sport Bagger. Fun leaving the red lights with friends, and riding curvy back roads, but still capable of long highway runs. Thanks for the comment and for watching Kevin.
Have you thought about doing the fronts? I have stock suspension on my 2016 Road Glide Ultra and I'm looking at all the different options out there. I finally looked at the price for Ohlins and am going to go with them now. The difference isn't as much as I thought. Thanks for the video!
How long have you been riding motorcycles? Wait till you change the fork springs and see how handling will be improved. Might be a good idea to recheck your belt tension. after all, you do have a taller shock setup now. Ride safe & keep the shiny side upright.
Will do the same to my SG 2020..stock suspension sucks
next on the list, get some taller bars you will love the difference!
It maybe coming soon. Thanks for watching.
I have air ride so I’m torn on making the change... not to change the subject but is that display in your helmet and if so Wich helmet is it?? Loyal subscriber and keep doing your thing.
Great video .. sad that we buy a Harley for 30 grand and then take everything it came with off only to spend another 30 grand 🤷🏽♂️
Ok first I would say thanks for the channel good content was wondering the if the bike was still stable in a straight line at high speeds because I think by raising the rear shortens the trail? Which in turn makes the bike turn in quicker? Just curious thanks
At the end of the day the stock 2018 and up HDs suspension is a good(not the best)ride,just can't justify putting 2000 dollars on suspension upgrades just to ride 10000 miles or so a year,ride safe
Tell me about the on screen info that's transmitted, that's cool
Nice explanation, I didn't understand where to place the 24 millimeters from: do I have to consider only the thread or should I also add the piece without thread?
thanks and sorry for the incorrect english
What made you go with Ohlins instead of Progressive or Legend? Just curious.
Need to work on your mic it sounds bad man.great vedio keep them up
I have a short inseam. I wonder how the shorter 12” shock performs and will it be comfy also?
Mind if I ask what app you are using to give you the overlay at the end with the speed altitude etc?
I understand the difference in the ride you’re experiencing. But can we really justify purchasing these upgraded shocks? That’s quite an investment. My 17 RGS rides great with the stock suspension. Maybe after seeing the front upgrade I’ll change my mind. For now, I don’t feel the need to change my rear shocks. Just my opinion.
Did they install yours for the vlog or is that what they do for all? I’d love mine done on my 17 SG
Love your videos and what you have done with your ride. I'm a tall rider as well at 6'-7". What app are you using to capture and overlay your bikes performance stats over your videos? Keep up the great work and ride safe!
Thanks for watching. The GoPro app does the overlay
@@TravelingTall Thanks for the heads up on the GoPro app. I will definitely have to check that feature out.
Tall, did you have front mono tubes installed in your bike before you installed the rears
I have a street glide. 2010 and the suspension it has is the original. and I don't like what type of suspension you recommend. since I always bring my wife on my motorcycle and it hits very hard
Tall,after having these shocks on your bike for a while now, what do u think? My air shocks just went bad yesterday and now I'm doing my research on a new set. Whats the cost for the set.?
Any advise you can give would be great i have a elextraglide ultra classic.
Thanks
Couldn't find the model number in the comments? Care to share which shocks you upgraded to?
Setting the static sag on a bagger without bags or it’s weight analog?
-What about the front end?
-HD should use Öhlins instead of their stock crap, especially for what they charge for the bikes. My Ultra Limited rides about as rough as my Vrod!!
I heard through the grapevine that a front shock is coming very soon.
Check out Big Bear performance for a 30mm Ohlins fork tube kit that performs just like the Ohlins inverted front end
@@johnbrewer8882 I have a new 23 Road Glide Limited which uses Showa’s Dual Bending Valve system in the forks. Coming off a 21 Goldwing I gotta tell you, this thing feels like a friggin boat. My wife even commented on how it feels like a jet ski when I do a repeat roll on, roll off, roll on, on the throttle. I can hold the brake and compress the forks down several inches sitting still. As of ‘23, the suspension still pretty much claps out on highway bumps.
how do you get the heads up display??
Hi, how much do you need to tighten the bolts with a torque wrench? (ft-lb) Nm
Totally off topic, what seat is that and how do you like it?
Adam Sandoval used shocks with the external reservoirs and his argument was quite convincing.
Did you consider that type of shock?
I have the reservoir shocks. The most important thing about any shock is it being setup correctly for the rider. imho - the best thing about the rezzie shocks is they provide over a 1/2" more of stroke/travel. 3 inches compared to 3.6 inches.
the watermarks with the speed, elevation, and lateral G's was that from the new GoPro setting or what ??
No you can do that with older gopros. Which one do you have?
I’ve got the GoPro 7 black (helmet) hero sessions (faring mount) and a hero4 silver with the audio back back.
I still have the corded headset, waiting to get the Harley WHIM get stereo reception...
I've been considering ohlins or legend. I would like to go up to 13 inch shocks however at 5ft 7in I'm not sure if that would work for me. Would you happen to know if the length of the shocks can be adjusted...
Thank you
I really enjoy your videos
I can help. I am 5'7" as well. Ride a 2017 SGS. I went with Legend Revo A 13". No problem with it at 13". Was told to go with 13" if you want a better all around ride no matter riding in curves or flat and they were 100% correct. The difference is night and day. It is the first mod someone should do if they plan to put on a lot of miles and ride instead of a bar hopper. Both Ohlins and Legend are good brands. Worth the money.
@@mojomanmurph1925 perfect, that's exactly what I was looking for.....
Thank you
I have the black version of the 13" ohlins in the video. I'm 5'8", and once the sag is set properly approximately 1" from fully extended, the seat height feels very close to stock height with my feet down. They also have a height adjustment of about +/- 5mm on the bottom mounting point, and I have mine set as short as they go.
Did Ohlins recommend any changes to the front suspension?
I my be making a change to the front end in the future. Thanks for watching David.
Hello Sir, my name Fred, are you available for a call, regarding your new shocks?
Thanks Fred
How much of a height difference was it for you on the seat? At 5’7”, I am far from Traveling Tall and I don’t want to jump off a SGS at a red light, lol.
I’m 5’6” on a good day and bang around on a Road Glide Limited (stock 13” shocks) without any real issue. It’s an absolute bear to back up compared to the 21 Goldwing I traded it for, so I’m much more cautious of how I park, but that’s the only difference.
What spring rate did he use......
Didn't see the installer use any Loctite on the shock mounting bolts
He’s the literal Ohlins factory tech. I’d trust him to install suspension stuff on my bike way more than a dealership.
Tall, is that a 13" shock? Thanks, ride safe and God Bless!
He went from 12 inch stock to 13s,
Hi. Sr could you give the address of this Shop? I am riding down from Chicago to FL in a couple of months with time. I could go there for this change. Road Glide 2019.
703 S Grove St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
What is the part number?
How’s the dog? What’s the dogs name?