Suspension clearance
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Suspension clearance
Going to switch out my shocks to a pair of Progressives. I want to increase the shock length. Thinking of going to 12.5" or 13".
Anyone has any clearance issues at this height?? I'm thinking the first thing to touch would be the swing arm mounted passenger peg on the exhaust.
Anyone has any clearance issues at this height?? I'm thinking the first thing to touch would be the swing arm mounted passenger peg on the exhaust.
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Ive had 13 on and had no issues. Im running 13.75 now and added a kickstand spacer to compensate for the lean.
No worries at 13 other than a harder lean, mark the oil dipstick before and after so you have a baseline.
No worries at 13 other than a harder lean, mark the oil dipstick before and after so you have a baseline.
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Do you have the stock pass pegs mounted to the swing arm??
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On my 2010 FXDB, Ive previously had 12.6 Progressive shocks and Im currently running 13.5 Bitubos.
No issues with the passenger footpegs.
Regarding the exhaust, I have a TBR 2-1, and theres also no clearance problem.
As mentioned, check/adjust the belt tension.
And the bike will lean more when on the kickstand.
No issues with the passenger footpegs.
Regarding the exhaust, I have a TBR 2-1, and theres also no clearance problem.
As mentioned, check/adjust the belt tension.
And the bike will lean more when on the kickstand.
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I've run 14" Legends, and the only clearance issue I had was with my Thunderheader. I'm running 13" Bitubos now and as mentioned, you'll likely need a kickstand block and if I were you, I'd look at adding an equal height on the front end also. I have passenger pegs mounted to the stock points on the swing arm and man, if you're leaning that far I think you'll have other issues first.
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On my 2010 FXDB, Ive previously had 12.6 Progressive shocks and Im currently running 13.5 Bitubos.
No issues with the passenger footpegs.
Regarding the exhaust, I have a TBR 2-1, and theres also no clearance problem.
As mentioned, check/adjust the belt tension.
And the bike will lean more when on the kickstand.
No issues with the passenger footpegs.
Regarding the exhaust, I have a TBR 2-1, and theres also no clearance problem.
As mentioned, check/adjust the belt tension.
And the bike will lean more when on the kickstand.