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Tourer
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Prairie City, IA United States | I got my bike back from the shop on Friday with the new Penske shock installed. It took a few weeks to get. I rode the 60 miles home Friday night and I could tell a difference right away. Put another 160 miles on today on slower roads and what twisties I could find in central Iowa. All in all, I am very happy with the ride and handling of the bike. The next test will be with a passenger.
The cost is about $200 more than a stock air shock but they are on back order and I needed a new shock pretty bad. The dealer charged $150 for install which I thought was fair. |
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Cruiser
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Victoria Tx, TX United States | What is the part #?? |
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Visionary
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Pittsburgh, PA | how do you adjust for adding weight or what not to the bike.? |
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Tourer
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Prairie City, IA United States | Part number PS 8900E VV
As far as adjusting for additional loading,not here is a preload adjustment but my dealer questioned how feasible it would be to adjust easily. I haven't had any time to really look it over since I got it back. I ride one up 95% of the time but am going to have my wife ride on back today and get her opinion of the ride. Stay tuned... |
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Tourer
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Prairie City, IA United States | Well, I rode a little over 200 miles with the wife on back today. The ride was just as good with her on as it was solo. She couldn't tell any difference. I ride with a Commander II on the back and it is a little taller tire. Every so often with the air shock I would bottom out and feel the tire rub inside the fender. I purposely took a few roads today to see if I could repeat the rub with the new shock. I am happy to report that I was not able to make it rub.
I think the new shock is slightly stiffer but not noticeable. With that said, it is a keeper in my opinion. |
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