A friend of mine has his old(2012) shocks from his limited(13" shocks) he offered them to me if I can use them. I own a 2009 Street Glide(12" shocks) is there any benefit to installing the 1" bigger shocks on my bike? I would think you could dial in a more comfortable setting with the extra travel of the 13" version............... I know the harley stock shocks don't compare to Ohlins or Progressive, I just don't wanna spent that money right now(I have other plans ) thanks in advance................. ride safe Men.

 

as long as your front end is still stock FLHX height, you are good to go.

it's a 20 minute swap including brewing coffee.

you go from 1.75 to 2.75" suspension travel

standing height about 1" taller


when I swap shocks I bring the bike up so the tire is about 2" off the floor.

get a wedge shaped piece of wood, put the tip of the wedge under tire.

remove lower shock bolts, and lower tire down ( remember the BALANCE POINT of the bike will change- make sure you are secure. ( I have seen bikes nose drive off a jack when the rear tire is pulled- no kids or dogs running around the garage- get your Pal to steady the bike for you)
pull air lines, remove top bolts and shocks- store them upright so they don't leak oil.

install new shocks, top bolts

what i do is push the wedge with my foot to lift the tire/swingarm to the shock eye, that way i have 2 hands to position the shock/bolt...while my foot is bringing the tire up.

blue locktite on the bolts

I hope your pal kept his shocks upright and sealed- otherwise you may have to drain and refill to ensure correct oil level- there are threads on that





mike

 

longer shock =longer stroke = better ride , yes they are still Harley junk and upgrade when you can but they should be better than what you currently have

 

If you've lowered the front, don't do it.

Otherwise, enjoy!

 

WOW! you guys are great............... all I needed to know answered right away. thanks fellas........... my bike is stock front height(never touched) I guess I'll be putting these in as soon as I can.............. thanks again guys............. ride safe................

 

Awesome, thanks for the direction.......... you tha Man!

 

One more quick question. If I install a lowering kit(1") it would obviously bring it back to stock height? why am I asking this stupid question? I just answered it myself............ nevermind, thanks again guys........