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Old 07-18-2009, 03:47 PM
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A friend has a 1980 FLH 80 with the original shocks. I ordered progressive 412's as a gift in 11", they also offer 12" for that model. Were the 11's the right choice? I didn't want to ask.
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Old 07-21-2009, 04:06 AM
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Or try a set of airshocks from a late model FLH .... is what I will do with my 1981 FLT , once the plumbing stuff gets here!Got a set of take off shocks from an 07 Ultra.
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I run 12 in progressive shocks on my FLH 11in on my FX Maybe measure your friends orig shocks
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My '78 Flh had 12" but guys would put 11's on to lower more.
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I had 11"s on mine, but it was a tail-dragger. The guy at the shop where I bought them was kind enough to exchange them for 12"s. Still sits really low, but handles quite well. Actually, it has a softer ride than my bagger with air shocks.
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