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2019 Streetglide Special Shock upgrade

  • Tags
    Tags
    3 years ago
    Hi, I am looking at upgrading my streetglide rear shocks to soak up the bumps better than the standard shocks, I was looking at maybe Ohlins HD 159 (772), Wilbas or Legend Revo as have seen some good reviews online, not sure on other makes. Does anyone have the best place to get a quote for them or if anyone out there is selling a set I would be interested, I'm located in Wollongong, cheers.
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
    Quoting Tags on 25 Sep 2021 11:41 AM

    Hi, I am looking at upgrading my streetglide rear shocks to soak up the bumps better than the standard shocks, I was looking at maybe Ohlins HD 159 (772), Wilbas or Legend Revo as have seen some good reviews online, not sure on other makes. Does anyone have the best place to get a quote for them or if anyone out there is selling a set I would be interested, I'm located in Wollongong, cheers.

    If you have the $ Ohlins are the gun shock.
  • DocGreen
    DocGreen
    3 years ago
    Fitted 13" JRi shocks to mine about 18 months and roughly 15kms ago - still very happy.
    Bought thru Racing Shocks Australia,  Rob good bloke.
    Doc
  • Tags
    Tags
    3 years ago
    Quoting DocGreen on 26 Sep 2021 01:35 AM

    Fitted 13" JRi shocks to mine about 18 months and roughly 15kms ago - still very happy.

    Bought thru Racing Shocks Australia,  Rob good bloke.
    Doc

    Ok thx, I haven't heard of JRi shocks, I will look into it, what model and roughly what price are they? cheers
  • DocGreen
    DocGreen
    3 years ago
    Best to look on Rob's site mate, think I paid about $1250 at the time. I'm only about 80kgs and liked the fact that Rob sets them up with springs to suit the individual and services them if required. 
    Realistically nearly anything will be an improvement over the stock 12" HD shocks.
    Doc
  • Tags
    Tags
    3 years ago
    Thx for the info, I spoke to Rob from JRI, also was guided to look at Nitron r1 shocks with suspensionsRus Australia being the distributor and service agent, they are made in England and look to be good quality, also spoke to Ikon shocks made in Albury Australia, thinking Nitron as they have a lifetime warranty compared to 2 yrs with JRI? Thx all for the info much appreciated. 
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    3 years ago
    Quoting Tags on 01 Oct 2021 08:11 AM

    Thx for the info, I spoke to Rob from JRI, also was guided to look at Nitron r1 shocks with suspensionsRus Australia being the distributor and service agent, they are made in England and look to be good quality, also spoke to Ikon shocks made in Albury Australia, thinking Nitron as they have a lifetime warranty compared to 2 yrs with JRI? Thx all for the info much appreciated. 

    So did you look at ohlins or wilbers?
  • imoo6170
    imoo6170
    3 years ago
    May be a bit far for you but I have found Shock Treatment at Wallacia to be great  https://www.shocktreatment.com.au/

    At the worst give them a call and see what options they have for you. Ph: 02 4773 9115
  • RSA2020
    RSA2020
    3 years ago
    Hey Tags. Thanks for the call about the JRi Shocks. 

    I just wanted you & anyone else who purchases any JRi products from us to understand that the 2 year warranty on offer is unlimited in km's & only available from us. JRi offer 1 year, I offer the 2nd year off my own back because I believe in the product. Any item that has moving parts will eventually wear out or require servicing. Yes JRi Shocks are a premium priced unit but service costs start at $160.00 per unit which I think is cheap if not unreasonable. No items I have sold have come back for servicing to date in over 2 years since I became the JRi Shock distributor. 

    The JRi Shock fork cartridge system for the FLH series bikes have been in production for well over 5 years. These are a self contained monotube gas charged system. To this date, JRi Shocks in the USA have never had one come back for servicing in the 5 years. That is a lot of miles travelled in the USA.

    I can't speak for other brands but feel free to reach out if you have any more questions or concerns.

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