SGS suspension
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Road Captain
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From: WV
SGS suspension
I am under the impression that the SGS rear suspension in 11 1/2". This is what I've been told by numerous dealers. Yesterday day I had my bags off, so I measured. 12" eye to eye. I thought I might have been doing something wrong. So I got my friend who was there with me to measure it. Again 12" eye to eye. I know they are the new adjustable suspension harley made. So am I getting bum info about the shocks supposedly being 11 1/2"? I'm asking cause I need to lower the bike to get my feet more flat footed and I know where I can get some progressive 944's 11 1/2" for a decent price. Thanks for any info you guys can give.
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The shocks are 12" on the Street Glides. You might look at a different seat to lower you, they ware usually lower and narrower so it's easier to get your feet on the ground. If you lower it with the suspension it's most likely to ride stiffer than it does now.
The stockers are 12".
You can look them up in the HD parts book.... but apparently your dealers can't.
You can look them up in the HD parts book.... but apparently your dealers can't.
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Road Warrior
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Loosen the bolts in the tree, slide the fork tubes up and re-tighten. I haven't done it but have read about it here several times.
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Thanks for all the info on the trees! I don't think I'll be going that route. Txcobra, do you bottom out? I had sent burley an email asking about their shocks. Their reply was the street glide has 11 1/2" shock and I'd be lowering it to 10" and I'd bottom out and rub the tire.