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 Bonneville America suspension
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Joined: Sep 2010
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Complete Newb
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Complete Newb
Joined: Sep 2010
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I have an 08 America and find the suspension very hard even on its soft setting.This is causing problems when my wife is riding pillion as she has a bad back and you can feel every bump in the road.I have tried Hagon shocks but to no avail.Does anyone have any knowledge on how to soften the ride comfort on this bike please.
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Re: Bonneville America suspension
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,546
Learned Hand
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Learned Hand
Joined: Jan 2005
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I know what you mean. When I roll over a bump, especially one that I didn't see, I get a jolt and a sharp pain in my lower back. I changed my shocks to progressive and got a Corbin saddle. Which helped some. I even got a kidney belt. All to no avail. So now I limit my rides to short ones and use my Goldwing for longer ones.
if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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Re: Bonneville America suspension
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Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 853
3/4 Throttle
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3/4 Throttle
Joined: Jul 2006
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Are your shocks bottoming out?...I run a set of Works shocks...cost alot of $$$ but they are a good performance shock that is built to the weight of the rider and pass.
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Re: Bonneville America suspension
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,937
Loquacious
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Loquacious
Joined: Apr 2008
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Like Kenny said, there is no proper fix, other than buying a Goldwing. 
And you may see me tonight
With an illegal smile
J. Prine
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Re: Bonneville America suspension
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825
"Lighten up, Francis."
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"Lighten up, Francis."
Joined: Jan 2005
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I wonder how heavy they are. I have no problem compressing the shocks all by my little self, even my Progressive fork springs and Progressive 412HD shocks. 
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