Standard or Heavy
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From: Backwoods of NH
RE: Standard or Heavy
412 11" shocks will lower the bike almost 1" I suspect, but never measured it. I have a 29" inseam (although 6' tall) and needed to get both my feet flat on the ground. Now no problem, plus the contour of front of the Mustang seat helps too. Haven't scraped the pegs yet either.
Pretty sure the stock shocks on the street bob are 12".
Pretty sure the stock shocks on the street bob are 12".
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From: Templeton California
RE: Standard or Heavy
What weight oil? I used 15wt on my SV with Racetech springs and emulators but that's apples and oranges.Progressive front prings and heavier oil will be my next mods.
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RE: Standard or Heavy
It was a while ago and got it from my indy on his recommendation but don't exactly remember - might have been the Amsoil #10 but wouldn't swear to it. Might want to check with Progressive for their recommendation.
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RE: Standard or Heavy
1"shorter shocks would lower the bike 1" if they were attached to the axle, andmounted straight up and down. Because they are attached to the swingarm with the pivot point in front and the axle behind, and mounted at an angle, it results in more than 1" lower seat height. The Works Performance web site has an application chart...according toit 3/4 inchshorter shocks result in a 1-1/4 lower ride height on an '06 FXDL....judging by that a 1"shorter shock would drop you around 1 5/8"
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RE: Standard or Heavy
hd is what i run im 165 and like them alot easily adjusted for 2-up with wifey
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RE: Standard or Heavy
ORIGINAL: kzad
1"shorter shocks would lower the bike 1" if they were attached to the axle, andmounted straight up and down. Because they are attached to the swingarm with the pivot point in front and the axle behind, and mounted at an angle, it results in more than 1" lower seat height. The Works Performance web site has an application chart...according toit 3/4 inchshorter shocks result in a 1-1/4 lower ride height on an '06 FXDL....judging by that a 1"shorter shock would drop you around 1 5/8"
1"shorter shocks would lower the bike 1" if they were attached to the axle, andmounted straight up and down. Because they are attached to the swingarm with the pivot point in front and the axle behind, and mounted at an angle, it results in more than 1" lower seat height. The Works Performance web site has an application chart...according toit 3/4 inchshorter shocks result in a 1-1/4 lower ride height on an '06 FXDL....judging by that a 1"shorter shock would drop you around 1 5/8"
Keep in mind that the lightest settin will lower the bike the most. The more preload the higher the bike will sit.
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From: FootBaLL FieLD
RE: Standard or Heavy
Good thread .... very informative. When I lowered my bike I went with the H-D Shocks knowing they wouldnt really slam the bike/perform better .... they would lower 1" and wereeasily had so I got them. I love the look of the 11", but have always worried about the trade-off they would seem to force one into .... pre-load them to ball bustin' firm or unload them and worry over breakin' stuff that dont need breakin'.
I ride with the H-D lows on pre-load setting 4 and the shocks are exactly 11.5" on the bolt centers with 1" of tire showing between the wheel and bottom of the fender. I think a Progressive 11.5" shock would lower my bike more? .... I certainly feel they would perform better based on the opinions here.
I'm really looking forward to seeing someone put some 11.5" Progressive 418/440 on a bike so we can get a close look at exactly the stance they produce. I do believe that will be the point at which I make up my mind (11 or 11.5)and get new shocks to enjoy the benefits of the better handling and ride that all you guys speak of.
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I ride with the H-D lows on pre-load setting 4 and the shocks are exactly 11.5" on the bolt centers with 1" of tire showing between the wheel and bottom of the fender. I think a Progressive 11.5" shock would lower my bike more? .... I certainly feel they would perform better based on the opinions here.
I'm really looking forward to seeing someone put some 11.5" Progressive 418/440 on a bike so we can get a close look at exactly the stance they produce. I do believe that will be the point at which I make up my mind (11 or 11.5)and get new shocks to enjoy the benefits of the better handling and ride that all you guys speak of.
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