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So what can I expect in handling with longer rear shocks, particularly on an Lowrider S?
I'm mostly looking to get more response or nimbleness out of it, less coaxing to take a corner at speed. I have had gains in raising the rear (decreasing trail) on other bikes before but not a Harley and I'm not sure if the wheel base and rack are too much to notice a proper difference.
As you have seen with other bikes, it works on Harleys too. Kraus trees also help a lot. It’s all just a matter of how deep you want to go down the rabbit hole.
The biggest improvement is putting a real shock in the back. No more back compressing shocks going thru your body.
Dave
Last edited by TOE_CUTTER; Nov 17, 2022 at 07:03 PM.
My 2010 FXDWG came with 13" Drag Specialties shocks. That's 1" longer. Given the angle that the shocks are on, it only raises the rear of the machine less than 1/2". I hardly notice it. It probably changes the trail a bit but I can't notice the difference. The previous owner of my bike was into accessories, though.........$
1. Vance and Hines Short Shot Staggered Exhaust. $350.00
2. Drag Specialties 13" Rear Shocks.--------------------- 295.00
3. Carlini 10" Riser Bars with Matching 4" Mount Kit-- 950.00!!!!!
and Cables.
4. V02 Drak Air Cleaner---------------------------------------259.00
5. Custom Harley Dual Seat --------------------------------200.00
-------------------------------------------------------------$ 2054.00 (cough, cough)
I recognize that this may be peanuts compared to what others spend on their Dynas, but it's still a bunch. I'm keeping all of it except for the Carlini risers since I like low bars.
But getting back to the Drag Specialties shocks, I really like them. They work beautifully and are adjustable, No affiliattion, just a happy owner.
Last edited by FX WideGlide; Nov 19, 2022 at 09:48 AM.
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Handling and longer rear shocks
