Installed Progressive 465 Shock

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Aug 14, 2020 | 08:11 PM

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OldMike

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From: Cleveland Zoo

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Originally Posted by Las Vegas Jim

The posts have been very helpful. OldMike. When you put the 12.6 length shock on your Low Rider, did it lower the rear of your bike/r seat height any? Did it affect handling/low speed stability? I could definitely use another 1" lower seat height because of my short legs.

I ended up leaving the 465 shock on my 2019 Low Rider when I traded it in. I thought on that bike the 465 kept the rear tire planted better but for ride comfort I didn't notice a difference, it keeps the stock ride height.
The Low Rider S I have now didn't seem as twitchy on bumpy corners but I still wanted a more comfortable ride so installed a 13.1" shock from a Fat Bob, the 13.1" has more travel and I'm very happy with it.
If you want to go lower with a stock Harley 12.6" shock, maybe try THIS for not too much money.

Sep 11, 2020 | 09:15 PM

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Will the Fat Bob adjuster clear the stock exhaust? Looks like it would be too close & possibly get damaged from heat. I haven't installed it yet because I'm waiting for the side cover.
Thanks.

Sep 11, 2020 | 09:37 PM

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