Super Shox

[Mlazarus]

Has anyone tried the Super Shox for the FTR? Or for any other bike and can speak to the quality of the products?

 

[Max Kool]

I don't doubt their quality and being US based warranty should be easy. Performance cruiser/bagger shocks. I find the fact that only preload seems to be adjustable a little disappointing (or I am overlooking something).

What are you trying to achieve?

 

[Mlazarus]

Good question. I am not sure if the super shox brings anything to the table the base model shock doesn't already provide.

 

[Max Kool]

I know they make a shorter version for the FTR, but got no idea if that’s what you’re after.

 

[Mlazarus]

I think they only have one size. Shorter shocks might also effect the handling by changing the geometry. Another reason I was looking for feedback. I've put Ohlin's on other bikes and really like them. Maybe I'll wait and see if the Ohlin's become available for the FTR.

 

[Max Kool]

In fact, they do make a shorter FTR shock, seen one before.

Öh, and the Öhlins is the same length as stock on the 2019 (and can be bought 50% off!!)

edit: check this.

 

[Mlazarus]

Would you happen to have a link? I really like the Ohlin's

 

[Max Kool]

Here you go, use code FTR50 when checking out.

Öhlins® Rear Shock | Indian Motorcycle

Öhlins, the world leader in high-performance and racing suspension technology, created this Rear Shock specifically for the FTR to optimize the bike’s ride and handi.

www.indianmotorcycle.com

 

[Mlazarus]

Disregard. I found/bought it.

 

[Mlazarus]

Thanks for the help! Great forum.

 

[Fuse5]

Thanx Max.
would go for but not possible for EU riders to order without US virtual account/postbox

 

[Mlazarus]

$450 for that shock is a pretty good deal. I paid closer to $600 for the last Ohlin rear I bought. And I thought it was well worth it.

 

[Mlazarus]

Update on the Ohlin's. Indian cancelled my order. They claim the shock was out of stock but I'm not convinced it wasn't related to using the half off discount.

 

[Charliemurphay]

That’s poopy...You can/should be able to place orders through your dealer for things that are out of stock, but seeing as the code doesn’t work anymore don’t know if the dealer would still be able to with the 50% off.

 

[Max Kool]

I have the feeling the whole Ohlins at 50% off was a mistake...

 

[Mlazarus]

Agreed. It is "poopy". However, it will give me a chance to try the SuperShox product, which even without discount, is less expensive. And the increased travel might be good since I'm using the bike for commuting which includes rough dirt roads.

 

[Charliemurphay]

I have the feeling the whole Ohlins at 50% off was a mistake...

It wouldn’t surprise me at all that it was...but still. Their mistake not his, he paid, they cancelled=poopy. Especially considering others were still able to receive them with the discount.

 

[Max Kool]

Increased travel? I thought the Super Shox was shorter than stock.... (and yes, I've seen the below pic too, but having a hard believing its claim)

Something doesn't add up...

 

[ferraiolo1]

And it’s non adjustable.

I’d be buying a bitubo or a stock s take off. For the price

 

[Mlazarus]

There is a dearth of reviews on this product, for this bike. Many positive reviews for the Harley products. So, it is a bit of a "pig in a poke" deal for me.