http://www.burlybrand.com/slammerblack/index.aspx

I've read mixed reviews on these as it seems going from the stock, I think what? 13 inch down to a 10.5 is a bit too much.

I am guessing that an 11 to 12 would be the best compromise of filling that gap between the tire and fender while still providing a good ride and travel?

Any real world info on this? Maybe go with something from Progrsssive instead?

 

There are quite a few threads with "real world" experience on this subject. And Burly's are Progressive shocks rebranded. I for one really like my Burly's and haven't had any overbearing issues. Just need to go a bit slower over speed bumps and rough driveway entrances. And can't lean like a sport bike, but hey, its not meant to in stock configuration either. I scraped more with stock shocks and stock exhaust than I do now...

 

I ran Burly's for a while. Loved the look but on longer rides or rough roads, they can beat you up a little. And two up riding pretty much sucked. I also ground the **** out out of my pegs. But your experience is going to depend on your weight, how often you ride 2 up, the roads you travel, and how aggressive you ride. Around town and bar hopping they are great. Long trips and freeway expansion joint are going to make you wish you bought something else. I recently swapped them for some Progressive 440s. They are 11.5 long and the ride is WAY better.

 

I just ordered a set of these. I guess you can adjust the preload. With the shocks adjusted to their loosest setting, riding solo, is it still stiff as hell, or is there decent suspension travel?

 

I run solo at the lowest preload setting. Not any stiffer than stock shock on the 5th preload setting in my opinion. I have yet to bottom out when hitting a bump or pot hole etc.

 

I run the Slammers in the rear. I love them.they put the fender right where it should be to look good.

 

love my burly's. Never bottomed, I run them on the 3rd preload setting. I can put 500+ miles/day on them no problem.

 

I love mine. I'm 230 lbs and don't have any issues.

 

Burlys here also.. A little stiff with just me on there,actually rides better 2up. Never a problem rubbing the tire.....

 

Mine work great. I'm all of 170lbs though so I do get a little bouncing here and there on the lowest preload setting. On rough roads they do beat the hell out of you, I find going faster smooths it out a little....haha