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  • binnsy
    binnsy
    2 years ago
    So finally got to test the new Revo As on the SGS today.  They were 13 inch models so an inch over stock.  Set the sag to drop an inch as recommended by the Revo dudes and had the rebound set at 2.  I'm only a little guy and was only one up.  Set off down the Great Ocean Road this morning.  Now there is a bump/hollow a couple of hundred metres up from my place that normally bounces my arse off the seat at 60kmh.  Was waiting for it and wow where did that bump go !!! *looks back to see if the council had fixed it* Nope its still there!!
    Anyway off the Fairhaven I go, and I must say the difference these shocks made was amazing.  I'm no Marc Marquez on a motorcycle but the handling was completely different.  No bouncing off line in corners and no sending my arse vertical after hitting a decent bump. I reckon the chicken strips are somewhat narrower now as a result as well.  I stopped at Fairhaven and after an unlucky attempt to buy a Steelo sticky bun, I wound the rebound back to one.  Even better comfort wise but maybe a little soft so will probably go back to two.  
    I am super impressed with these shocks and no doubt they will improve over time once they settle a bit.  
    As far as fitting them, it took me about 45 minutes from pulling old ones off to fitting new.  
    Will look at doing the front as well once I work out what to put in there.  
    I'm no expert as the title says, but my opinion of these shocks is they are a massive improvement over stock and very happy with my purchase.
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    2 years ago
    Nice rundown Binnsy....its amazing what better pair of shocks can do. I still believe the std shocks are just there to stop the rear guard touching the tyre! 
  • steelo
    steelo
    2 years ago
    Well done Binnsy. Thanks for the review. What about some pics?  Trip / install. Cheers
  • binnsy
    binnsy
    2 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 21 Mar 2022 10:18 AM

    Well done Binnsy. Thanks for the review. What about some pics?  Trip / install. Cheers

    Not a big pic taker steelo, but will take a pic of them on the bike tomorrow and post.  I didn't take any pics of the ride either.   Too lazy.   
  • steelo
    steelo
    2 years ago
    Quoting paulybronco on 21 Mar 2022 10:14 AM

    Nice rundown Binnsy....its amazing what better pair of shocks can do. I still believe the std shocks are just there to stop the rear guard touching the tyre! 

    Stop your ass from touching the seat by the sound of it.
  • binnsy
    binnsy
    2 years ago
    Here ya go steelo. The shocks after fitting them and a couple of pics from my shortish ride. 
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  • steelo
    steelo
    2 years ago
    Bike looks great Binnsy
    What's wrong with this picture?
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  • binnsy
    binnsy
    2 years ago
    Well firstly, that's a right handed acoustic in the corner, all mine are left.  You probably should have something under that vase in case the water drips onto the book its sitting on.....
    The parquetry table and the pine flooring pattern sort of confuse the eye!! Not on trend, Shaynna Blaze would crucify you..
    Other than that, you got me ???
  • steelo
    steelo
    2 years ago
    Anyone else?
  • TJU
    TJU
    2 years ago
    Great Review Binnsy ,

    My 20 cents worth , Definitely get the fronts done .. Legend Cartridges for the front .. bit more involved to change as compared to the rears but will no doubt see an even better handling ride .

    Incredible how bad the stock ones are for the price we pay for these machines .. that`s why the aftermarket scene loves us Harley riders more than most other brands , they know we are going to change out the shitty stuff and grab the good stuff .

    Just have to make sure you do your research before buying as there is also some pretty shitty aftermarket stuff as well .. Happy riding .
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    2 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 22 Mar 2022 06:28 AM

    Anyone else?

    Well the picture has got SFA to do with shocks for one, so it is out of place.
    Also, what is the object behind the coffee table and to the left of the guitar?, looks a bit dubious to me.
  • binnsy
    binnsy
    2 years ago
    Quoting TJU on 22 Mar 2022 07:03 AM

    Great Review Binnsy ,


    My 20 cents worth , Definitely get the fronts done .. Legend Cartridges for the front .. bit more involved to change as compared to the rears but will no doubt see an even better handling ride .

    Incredible how bad the stock ones are for the price we pay for these machines .. that`s why the aftermarket scene loves us Harley riders more than most other brands , they know we are going to change out the shitty stuff and grab the good stuff .

    Just have to make sure you do your research before buying as there is also some pretty shitty aftermarket stuff as well .. Happy riding .

    Thanks mate.
    Your not the first to recommend Legend for the front.  They are top of the list at the moment.  Don't think I will tackle fitting the front myself though.  Too much shit to pull apart and put back wrong !
  • binnsy
    binnsy
    2 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 22 Mar 2022 06:28 AM

    Anyone else?

    Quoting Far Canal on 22 Mar 2022 07:24 AM

    Well the picture has got SFA to do with shocks for one, so it is out of place.
    Also, what is the object behind the coffee table and to the left of the guitar?, looks a bit dubious to me.

    Steelos seat of love perhaps ......
  • flstc08
    flstc08
    2 years ago
    G'day,
    I still have one of those rhino after shave bottles. It was given to me when I had a beard, which I still have. Never used it, still sitting in the bathroom cabinet.


  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    2 years ago
    Quoting flstc08 on 22 Mar 2022 07:41 AMedited: 22 Mar 2022 07:46 AM

    G'day,

    I still have one of those rhino after shave bottles. It was given to me when I had a beard, which I still have. Never used it, still sitting in the bathroom cabinet.


    Nice detective work there flstc08.
    The table looks pretty normal but the chair was obviously designed with a pencil in one hand and a crack pipe in the other.
  • steelo
    steelo
    2 years ago
    Aaaww, you guys. Nice work FL..

    No.. There used to be a nice rug under the table.
    It's now in the garage under Binnsy's bike
  • beaglebasher
    beaglebasher
    2 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 22 Mar 2022 05:30 AM

    Bike looks great Binnsy
    What's wrong with this picture?

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    The apprentice boilermaker who made the table was in a rush ?
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    2 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 22 Mar 2022 08:10 AM

    Aaaww, you guys. Nice work FL..

    No.. There used to be a nice rug under the table.
    It's now in the garage under Binnsy's bike

    Ha Ha very good Mr Steelo, left field thinking...
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    2 years ago
    Quoting steelo on 22 Mar 2022 08:10 AM

    Aaaww, you guys. Nice work FL..

    No.. There used to be a nice rug under the table.
    It's now in the garage under Binnsy's bike

    Wot for?
  • steelo
    steelo
    2 years ago
    Soak up the dripping oil.
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