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    Fatbob suspension upgrades

    Just interested in doing a suspension upgrade on my 2009 fatbob.
    I know Ohlins will do the best job, but not after the best ride at any price.
    Ohlins will cost me best part of $2000 +

    There must be some "good improvements" available for alot less than that.

    Cheers for any help.

    Love the bike so not gonna change it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rocketman1 View Post
    Just interested in doing a suspension upgrade on my 2009 fatbob.
    I know Ohlins will do the best job, but not after the best ride at any price.
    Ohlins will cost me best part of $2000 +

    There must be some "good improvements" available for alot less than that.

    Cheers for any help.

    Love the bike so not gonna change it.
    Gold valves, progressive springs, thicker oil for starters. Much better than std.

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    put Bob on a diet, be easier on the springs

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    Quote Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback View Post
    Gold valves, progressive springs, thicker oil for starters. Much better than std.
    Progressive springs are pretty old hat champ, are they still the go for Harley?

    No one uses them these days in sports bikes, think they bind or something.

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    Odd...I'd av thought anything named Fat Bob would be built for comfort....and likely an early death from excessive fuel intake.

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    give KSS in New Plymouth a ring, I was there the other week, the guy who worked on my bike said 50% of their work was on Harleys and they could do a pair of rear shocks for $1100. Not sure if he meant Ohlins but I think he did.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback View Post
    Gold valves, progressive springs, thicker oil for starters. Much better than std.
    OK on the Gold Valve emulators but I thought the first thing they did on a fork upgrade was get rid of the progressive springs. Anyhoo a fork job like that would likely cost a grand + or - and the op doesn't want to spend too much.

    I still think that, as suggested, he should talk to KSS and enquire as to what options might be available in his price range.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Drew View Post
    Progressive springs are pretty old hat champ, are they still the go for Harley?

    No one uses them these days in sports bikes, think they bind or something.
    Dunno 'bout sports bikes as far as they go, never used 'em. But thery're pretty good re things HD. The std setup is arse.

    http://www.progressivesuspension.com/

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    I've a 2012 Fatbob - rear Hagon Nitros, Front - Ricor Intiminators, Traxxiin Straight Cut Springs and Amsoil 15W fork oil - about 1800 all up and totally transformed it. This was after a shit load of research.
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    Zamiam Fatbob upgrade

    Quote Originally Posted by Zamiam View Post
    I've a 2012 Fatbob - rear Hagon Nitros, Front - Ricor Intiminators, Traxxiin Straight Cut Springs and Amsoil 15W fork oil - about 1800 all up and totally transformed it. This was after a shit load of research.
    Hi Zamian
    Interested in your upgrade can you please advise more detail on your upgrade.
    Where did you get your bits and pieces?
    Who did the work.

    Cheers

    Rocketman

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    Front
    - RSD 49mm Preload Adjusters - Contrast Cut, 0208-2062-BM $US150
    Bought off Amazon - wanted to minimise chance of needing to pull front end down again

    - Traxxion 44x380mmx0.95kg Straight Cut Springs $US120
    Got Traxxion to spec them for me and bought them in myself

    - 49mm Ricor Intiminator , 049-20-1001 $US180
    Got Ricor to spec them for me and bought them in myself

    - Amsoil Shock Therapy Fluid #10 (sorry thought it was 15) $NZ31 x 2
    I bought 3 litres but onbly needed 2. Had trouble finding this in NZ and can;t airfreight it BUT it is the oil Ricor
    recommend so wanted to use it. Finally found a car dealer that could supply it Wayne Hill Cars [hillcars@ihug.co.nz]

    Rear Shocks
    - Hagon Nitro 12.6"/320mm $NZ795
    Got them specified by manufacturer (UK) - Sales@hagon-shocks.co.uk but bought them from KBK
    Motorcycles in New Plymouth as there was nothing in it to bring them in myself

    KBK Motorcycles
    48c Leach Street
    New Plymouth. 4310
    Ph/Fax: 06 757 8885
    Mob/Txt: 021 109 3799
    Email: kbkmc5@hotmail.com

    - Fitting $NZ450

    Jeni Hart & Tim Shaffstall
    American Custom Cycles, NZ Ltd
    Helensville
    Phone 0800 222 928 for Service
    americancustomcycles@gmail.com

    I have some notes and links from HDForums that I can send you if you want to PM me your email address.
    David
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    [QUOTE=Zamiam;1130931253]Front
    - RSD 49mm Preload Adjusters - Contrast Cut, 0208-2062-BM $US150
    Bought off Amazon - wanted to minimise chance of needing to pull front end down again

    Thanks for this Zamiam

    This is great info. My email .....
    Ta
    Rocketman

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zamiam View Post
    Front
    - RSD 49mm Preload Adjusters - Contrast Cut, 0208-2062-BM $US150
    Bought off Amazon - wanted to minimise chance of needing to pull front end down again

    - Traxxion 44x380mmx0.95kg Straight Cut Springs $US120
    Got Traxxion to spec them for me and bought them in myself

    - 49mm Ricor Intiminator , 049-20-1001 $US180
    Got Ricor to spec them for me and bought them in myself

    - Amsoil Shock Therapy Fluid #10 (sorry thought it was 15) $NZ31 x 2
    I bought 3 litres but onbly needed 2. Had trouble finding this in NZ and can;t airfreight it BUT it is the oil Ricor
    recommend so wanted to use it. Finally found a car dealer that could supply it Wayne Hill Cars [hillcars@ihug.co.nz]

    Rear Shocks
    - Hagon Nitro 12.6"/320mm $NZ795
    Got them specified by manufacturer (UK) - Sales@hagon-shocks.co.uk but bought them from KBK
    Motorcycles in New Plymouth as there was nothing in it to bring them in myself

    KBK Motorcycles
    48c Leach Street
    New Plymouth. 4310
    Ph/Fax: 06 757 8885
    Mob/Txt: 021 109 3799
    Email: kbkmc5@hotmail.com

    - Fitting $NZ450

    Jeni Hart & Tim Shaffstall
    American Custom Cycles, NZ Ltd
    Helensville
    Phone 0800 222 928 for Service
    americancustomcycles@gmail.com

    I have some notes and links from HDForums that I can send you if you want to PM me your email address.
    Absolutely invaluable information Zamiam, keen to do the same with the 2010 FB, just not sure who to see or to get it done down this way.

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    ANZA in Pqlmy would be anle to do it but I'd hunt for an independent bike shop as IMO they are more passionate about what they're doing - its more than a job to them
    David
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zamiam View Post
    ANZA in Pqlmy would be anle to do it but I'd hunt for an independent bike shop as IMO they are more passionate about what they're doing - its more than a job to them

    Thanks mate, interesting opinion on the independent bike shop, certainly gives me more food for thought, I have not used ANZA yet ( but bike is due for a major service) and I have been and still am struggling with the differing opinions I have received from other HD owners.

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