Longer Shocks on a Super Glide
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From: Lock Haven, PA
Longer Shocks on a Super Glide
Has anybody done this? I'm tired of scraping pegs going around corners with my FXDCI. (Previous bike was a Sportster, and I never scraped pegs on it.) I've adjusted the stock shocks up all the way. It helped some, but I'd like a little more.
I 've seen some folks have put bagger air shocks on, which are nominally 1/2" longer than the stock Super Glide shocks. Has anybody tried Progressive Suspension 412-4002 (13") or 412-4003 (13.5")?
I 've seen some folks have put bagger air shocks on, which are nominally 1/2" longer than the stock Super Glide shocks. Has anybody tried Progressive Suspension 412-4002 (13") or 412-4003 (13.5")?
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From: MA
RE: Longer Shocks on a Super Glide
raising the rear without raising the front is generally frowned upon as it will have a negative afffect on trail and may produce undesired results.
you should be aware of this before proceeding.
you should be aware of this before proceeding.
Road Captain
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From: Texas
RE: Longer Shocks on a Super Glide
I talked to Progressive and they indicated that 12.5" shocksare the tallest allowable with stock pipes or slip ons that are similar to stock length.
Some of the VH pipes like Big Radius would allow you to go to a taller shock like 13".
In a discussion with Works shocks I was advised that raising the rear shocks alonemay make the bike steer faster.
I ride agressively and if you can live with shorter pipes you can go to a 13" or 13.5" shock like the FXDX/T. I would suggest increasing the fork springs with 13ish shock length. I use to have a FXDXT and traded it for a EG Classic for 2 up. I like the 07SB especially since I put the 103 kit in. I plan on going to 12.5" Progressive and change the fork springs and use a heavier oil.I'll just live with not riding as agressive.
Some of the VH pipes like Big Radius would allow you to go to a taller shock like 13".
In a discussion with Works shocks I was advised that raising the rear shocks alonemay make the bike steer faster.
I ride agressively and if you can live with shorter pipes you can go to a 13" or 13.5" shock like the FXDX/T. I would suggest increasing the fork springs with 13ish shock length. I use to have a FXDXT and traded it for a EG Classic for 2 up. I like the 07SB especially since I put the 103 kit in. I plan on going to 12.5" Progressive and change the fork springs and use a heavier oil.I'll just live with not riding as agressive.
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From: Pickens, SC
RE: Longer Shocks on a Super Glide
I have a set of 12.5 progressive willing to sell at a good price want to change to the 11'
i only have about 3hours riding time on them going to order the 11' tonight . Let me know if you are interested i can get some close up pic's if you want. you can see them in my Sig too.
i only have about 3hours riding time on them going to order the 11' tonight . Let me know if you are interested i can get some close up pic's if you want. you can see them in my Sig too.
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RE: Longer Shocks on a Super Glide
raising the rear without raising the front is generally frowned upon as it will have a negative afffect on trail and may produce undesired results.
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RE: Longer Shocks on a Super Glide
ORIGINAL: SPECIAL ED
True in theory, but in reality Harleys and cruisers in general are so low in the rear that raising the rear isn't going to do anything but increase ground clearance and maybe, quicken steering a tiny bit. I don't see how that could be considered an undesired result.
raising the rear without raising the front is generally frowned upon as it will have a negative afffect on trail and may produce undesired results.
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From: Ft Lauderdale, FL
RE: Longer Shocks on a Super Glide
ORIGINAL: richdeerht
Yeah, it looks like the lower shock mount will hit the muffler if the shock is 1" longer than stock. Even 1/2" longer would be close.
Yeah, it looks like the lower shock mount will hit the muffler if the shock is 1" longer than stock. Even 1/2" longer would be close.
