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Old May 8, 2017 | 12:44 PM
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This is for a lady friend...
Any suggestions on an 11' (I believe their all adjustable) shock for a 2002 Lowrider?
Just a good all around lowering shock. The gal is about 120 Lb.'s doesn't ride aggresive so nothing fancy and nothing junk either.
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Old May 8, 2017 | 01:26 PM
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I've got a set of Burly slammers that I'd like to get rid of. They lowered my Lowrider about 1.5". They were on the bike when I got it but I'm long legged so they had to go.
 
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What size are they. Hole to hole and what do you want for them?
 
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Old May 9, 2017 | 09:21 AM
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10.5" $100 shipped to lower 48.
 
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As stated, I need 11"
 
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Old May 9, 2017 | 09:42 AM
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Usually, shorter shocks may be quite stiffly sprung. Just an FYI.
 
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Old May 9, 2017 | 09:45 AM
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Any shorter than stock and the ride sucks to put it plainly. She only needs one foot down anyway. I would change the seat for a lower one before shocks personally.
 
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Thanks for the suggestions.
I agree and that is why I at least want her to stay at least 11" which she has been since 2002 when she put the lower shocks on in the first place but are now leaking.
Yamaharley, I would never suggest just one foot down as acceptable.
 
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Originally Posted by flhxs103
Yamaharley, I would never suggest just one foot down as acceptable.
I don't know, the msf says otherwise.
 
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Old May 9, 2017 | 10:03 AM
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Look for some 11" Progressive 412 standard duty shocks that will fit that ride (Progressive part 412-4037C). They are the standard spring rate and at least better than stock springs. They fetch around $120-150 used, $220 new.
 
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