New to the forum, Thank you for allowing me in to this group. I have not taken delivery of my new bike yet. I would like to know how the stock shocks on the rear of the bikes are for 2 up riding. I hear mixed reviews from other riders. I am looking at upgrading to remote reservoir shocks for the rear. Want to know whet people are running currently on there 24,25 CVO's? And why you like them. I know weight of rider and passenger plus baggage are critical. I'm a big boy #260 my wife is #140. Thanks in advance on reply's.
2026 CVO STREET CVO LIMITED
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Welcome. I have the 24 CVO but switched to the 12 inch shocks. Not sure they are suitable for 2 up. I would put your shocks on a high setting and they should work with your 2up situation. What color are the 2026? They aren't out yet!!!
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I have been getting it setup for me and the wife. Waiting on 3/4" footboard extension to give me more room, and a relocation kit for the tour pack. You see I'm 6'9" and with my adjustable backrest bracket, the wife is packed in behind me. Just need the snow to melt and alot of rain to wash the salt off the roads. Its 68 hear now, tomorrow in the 70.
Back to your original question, I'm running Legend Suspension remote reservoir shocks on my '21. Even after playing with the stock shocks, I just couldn't put up with their harshness any longer (little over a year) and switched it up. I'm no lightweight myself and my back couldn't take it any longer. Fiddled some with the new shocks and my back thanks me. These harsh Michigan roads are tame compared to the og shocks.
That's a great real-world endorsement for Legend Suspension, buck99rog. It really highlights how much of a difference a quality aftermarket setup can make, especially when you're dealing with heavier loads and challenging road conditions. Comfort and control are key for enjoyable long rides, particularly when riding two-up.
Update, I've been able to install Super Shox w/remote reservoir, tour pack relocation brackets and the floor board extension on my bike, and get 80 miles in. I know 80 miles, is not alot to form a lasting opinion. We rode the same route that we have before, on my 15 Limited w/ air ride set around 60 psi. This route has 3 train track crossing that, if crossed at speed will make you wish you hadn't. I have to say it was a pleasant surprise. I actually might have to adjust them down a bit. I will post more after more miles.
Welcome to the community! For your weight and riding 2-up, you'll definitely notice a massive improvement with remote reservoirs. Stock setups usually have a limited range of comfort once you add a passenger and gear. Most of the guys I know switching to Super Shox or Legends have mentioned that the ability to fine-tune the rebound for specific loads makes those long trips much easier on the back. Congrats on the new bike!
ANOTHER UPDATE:
Since my last post, I had my bike back to the dealer to install my Tall Boy Handlebars w/harness extensions, have the update done. The weather here in the Milwaukee area has not been good, between flooding, tornados and hail last week. My bike was delivered to me, Saturday morning and I wanted to Ceramic coat my bike. I buffed out a couple swirl marks on the air cleaner cover and the front fairing wind deflector's. It took me 1 1/2 days to do the whole bike including both rims. I used Adams Ceramic coating advanced, I have to say its pretty easy to apply, surface prep is the key. I finally rode last night and got another 30 miles on, and I like the Super Shox's. I did turn the body adjustment down to level 5 from 6. This Sunday, if its not raining we are doing the Slimy Crude Run. Should be able to get some decent miles on then, last year on the fall run we got 280 mile in. I did get my extended brake pedal, 3/4 footboard extensions, and tour pack relocation brackets on. I like the extra room for my big feet. I will probably do one more update after Sunday. I hope this might be helpful to some of you that are tall like me at 6' 9". I did notice that the CVO heated seat has me sitting on the tank. That will probably be the next update I will do. I would like to hear from you on what seats you are running for taller people that moves you back and sits a little higher. Let me know. Looking at Road Sofa and Mustang seats. Thanks.
Since my last post, I had my bike back to the dealer to install my Tall Boy Handlebars w/harness extensions, have the update done. The weather here in the Milwaukee area has not been good, between flooding, tornados and hail last week. My bike was delivered to me, Saturday morning and I wanted to Ceramic coat my bike. I buffed out a couple swirl marks on the air cleaner cover and the front fairing wind deflector's. It took me 1 1/2 days to do the whole bike including both rims. I used Adams Ceramic coating advanced, I have to say its pretty easy to apply, surface prep is the key. I finally rode last night and got another 30 miles on, and I like the Super Shox's. I did turn the body adjustment down to level 5 from 6. This Sunday, if its not raining we are doing the Slimy Crude Run. Should be able to get some decent miles on then, last year on the fall run we got 280 mile in. I did get my extended brake pedal, 3/4 footboard extensions, and tour pack relocation brackets on. I like the extra room for my big feet. I will probably do one more update after Sunday. I hope this might be helpful to some of you that are tall like me at 6' 9". I did notice that the CVO heated seat has me sitting on the tank. That will probably be the next update I will do. I would like to hear from you on what seats you are running for taller people that moves you back and sits a little higher. Let me know. Looking at Road Sofa and Mustang seats. Thanks.
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