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Sep 10, 2007 | 05:05 PM

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Chipstah

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RE: lowering 07 bob

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Ditto! Improves handling and looks! Suggest you also consider lowering the front at the same time.

Chip, did you go with the standard duty or heavy duty Progressives? I am on the fence as to what ones. Also, I'm not sure I want to go down to 11 inchers, that's why I'm leaning to the 440's in 11.5 inches. The other issue is price difference (412s = $160; 440s = twice as much[:'(]). Either way, I weigh in at a solid 222lbs and since I will be going with a shorter shock, I'm fearful of bottoming out. This is why I'm considering the heavy duties. I don't ride two-up at all. I may for short hops around town in the future but not definate. I don't want it to feel like a rigid, as some had eluded to previously with the HD Progressives. Thanks.

Jr - Went with HD 11" Progressive shocks in rear and their standard springs in front with spacer cut down - I'm 200 lbs and never ride two up, but wanted super handling and no bottoming with lowered shocks, and didn't care about feeling bumps (and I do!!). I always put HD shocks on my cars and trucks so figured I'd do the same on the bike. Now the bobstah really hunkers down in the corners and ride isn't all that bad. Goes where I want to now and I feel much more in control of the handling. I'm sure the standard duty works fine for most and you can always adjust preload up a notch or two if needed.

Chip

Sep 10, 2007 | 06:23 PM

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JRK5892

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RE: lowering 07 bob

you can also do the air shocks! i got my from eastern perfomance for 130 and then 50 for the fittings from the stealer... love the ride!

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Sep 10, 2007 | 06:26 PM

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JRK5892

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RE: lowering 07 bob

just remember when ever you lower the rear you want to make sure that wires are all out of the way... i have rewired my tail and turn signals as well as secured the wires in the tub... do it right do it once... exp if you plan on putting on a 180 tire!