shocks
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Ventura, Ca.
RE: shocks
spring rate is definitely different (weight of bike). if you set the pre-tension high though it might work depending on how hard you ride. i would worry about potholes, speedbumps, etc. bottoming out will wreck the wiring to tail and signal lights.
good luck with it and give us an update
good luck with it and give us an update
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Davie, FL
RE: shocks
bikerdog134 I just did it over a few weeks. The Sportster shocks bottomed out I hope I can find the photos to post. The ones that are chrome covers (custom I did) are the sportster shocks. The spring & valve rate rate are way to soft. The exposed spring is the Dyna shock.
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From: harrodsburg
RE: shocks
i tryed a set of sporty shocks from ebay once , they where nice shocks but they bottomed out every time i hit a pump..i found a set of lowrider shock (12") on ebay and they lowered the bike about an 1" and i,ve never bottomed out even when 2 up riding.. good luck and ride safe
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RE: shocks
thanks for the feedback. i belive my stock shocks are 12.5 inches. i would like to drop it an inch. i think street bobs are 11.5. maybe i could find some take-offs
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RE: shocks
Street Bob factory shocks are 12". The lowest you can go are 11" aftermarket shocks which will give you that awesome "slammed" look.
After trying different shocks on my Street Bob I settled on 11.5" Progressive 440s. These still give you a lowered look but without sacrificing too much in rider comfort.
After trying different shocks on my Street Bob I settled on 11.5" Progressive 440s. These still give you a lowered look but without sacrificing too much in rider comfort.