Ok guys. I'm new here. A little over a week ago, I bought my first Harley. I have loved the look of the Nightster, but at 6'2" and 260 lbs, I'm a little big for those. I looked for something like it but bigger. I've been wanting one for quite a few years and it took getting divorced to finally make myself happy! Now I got a Harley Street Bob. I LOVE THIS BIKE! Coming from sport bikes, I wouldn't have imagined how much fun this thing actually is. Question is: what springs/shocks can I run to still keep the lowered look, but actually have some spring/shock to them? Right now it's got Progressive Suspension 03-1310 90/130s on it. All the cross referencing I'm finding show that these are actually for a Sportster 883. I love the lowered look of it, but with my weight it bottoms out on the smallest stuff. Heaven forbid I throw a lady friend on the back (which I know is going to happen).

 

Try adjusting your shocks to highest setting or taller shocks?

 

They are already on the highest setting.

I've actually debated on air ride for the rear. I can piece together a kit for under $200 and have adjustable. I may end up going that route, but was looking at all options first.

 

Maybe you can pick up some new take offs for dirt cheap and see how they ride? However at 260 you're well over the "average" (lol) rider weight the factory suspension is designed for. I got a custom sprung set of the cheapest Ohlins shocks for the rear and racetech springs and emulators up front and it's a HUGE improvement.

 

It's not too bad. It sucks, but I can live with it for a little bit. I don't want to go with factory take offs, because I like the lowered look. I think instead of trying to buy some factory take offs, I'll just go ahead and start piecing together the stuff to install air ride on it. Then I can adjust for whether it's just me, or if there's a lady with me.

 

Nice looking bike, bro. I can't help you with your question, but wanted to say that's a nice shot. Love the kicked up boots. Just needs a beer and a smoke on the table.

 

aren't the shocks your currently running 11 inches? and aren't the stock low rider shocks 11 inches?

 

I wouldn't wait too long. Bottoming out all the time isn't great for the bike, or controlling the bike. Good luck!

 

I'm not sure what length these are. I haven't taken them off and measured. I've only had it a week and half, but I'm gonna be piecing together the air ride stuff which won't take no time.

Here's the other picture I took last night on snapchat. cggorman




There's a beer there, but I don't smoke, so....