FXRS-SP Shocks
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FXRS-SP Shocks
I have owned an 87 FXRS-SP for a while now and have been trying to work out all of its bugs. Its time for some different shocks. I have been looking at some of the progressive and drag specialties shocks that are around 250-300 bucks (fits my budget). The bike has been lowered in front and rear with 11" shocks. I like the ride height and want to stick with that length. The issue that comes to question is that the Progressive 412's are available for this model Harley but I cant seem to find any other shocks in that price range. I have read that most Sporty shocks are interchangeable with FXR's. Could someone with experience please offer me some advice as to what might fit on an FXR or other options that are available to me. Your help is appreciated.
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Not all Fxr and sporty shocks are interchangeable. Just google FXR sp shocks, plenty of info. Other than that, based on your stated budget, the rest of any info I have would be outside of that.
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Thanks Bra...I have pretty much googled my fingers to the bone with this and even have a notepad list of all the potential Progressive's, DS's, Hard Drives, V-Factors, Ohlins, ect. I get it with the budget deal. Its not as much about the money as it is about the application. My canyon chasing days are over and I am happy just to totter down to the local hangout to swap Nam stories with my brothers. I am just trying to find the best bang for my buck and use. I could but; have no intention of putting a 1K set of shocks on a 2K bike. I am mostly trying to educate myself with other peoples knowledge as to what models/years of Sportsters, Dyna's, ect might fit this bike and function reasonably well.....even if I have to settle for a set of decent used ones. Thanks for the response.
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In that case the best bang for your buck for that application would be the drag specialties, since if I'm not mistaken, they are made by progressive.
Nice looking bike
Nice looking bike
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I have been looking at the DS shocks especially the fully adjustable 1310 series. They do not list a fitment for an 87 FXRS-SP. I sent an email off to DS telling them that all us older FXR people need some luv too. I got an email back from them this am stating that they would be available in the 2020/21 old book. Long time to wait but maybe I can hold on. I am going to take a close look at the Ultima billet version too. ....Wish I had apes and a solo!
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I have 13" Bagger air shocks take offs. Love mine. If you get them off of a street glide i think they are 12".
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Mine currently check about 10.6" installed height. I like the way it sets and I typically don't ride hard enough to drag anything. I want to install new 11" which probably wont change much. What I have are probably worn out internally not based on any real data but the bushings are almost completely shot. I like the idea of the DS adjustable where I can adjust an 11" shock from 10.5 to 11.5. Motorcycle shock prices amaze me. I can order a six shock set for a circle track race car for less than a pair of high end bike shocks. I guess I have a touch time rationalizing that.
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