Dyna shocks
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Dyna shocks
Been thinking of lowering my '03 Wide Glide. Are the standard shocks 12"? I think I remember someone saying the Progressive 11" shocks would lower a WG 1", but I'm not sure. Also, is it necessary to do the front as well? Does that require a new set of shocks for the front suspension also? Thanks..
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From: Burb of Chicago
RE: Dyna shocks
Hi Mark,
I believe the standard length on my 01 WG was 12 5/8 in....
I put Progressive 412's on my scoot last year.....the 11 1/2 in....I've had no issue's with it at that height.....
As far as your front end is concerned....No, it's not necessary to lower the front end, however, your scoot will handle a little differently. If you don't like the handling, you can always slip your tubes up to lower the front end.....or you can do what I did, and that is to put Progressive lowered springs in, I do have to say, the bike handles much better with those progressives in.
Respects,
Ed
I believe the standard length on my 01 WG was 12 5/8 in....
I put Progressive 412's on my scoot last year.....the 11 1/2 in....I've had no issue's with it at that height.....
As far as your front end is concerned....No, it's not necessary to lower the front end, however, your scoot will handle a little differently. If you don't like the handling, you can always slip your tubes up to lower the front end.....or you can do what I did, and that is to put Progressive lowered springs in, I do have to say, the bike handles much better with those progressives in.
Respects,
Ed
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From: Abingdon, Maryland
RE: Dyna shocks
Stock shocks are 12.5" I lowered my 2000 FXDL down to 11" and it was too low for me. I bottomed out coming out of my driveway and it wasn't pretty and felt like I was sliding off the bike...I put a set of 12" shocks on there and it seemed like a good compromise. Other people say that 11" are fine...
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From: Palm Harbor fl.
RE: Dyna shocks
ORIGINAL: Airborne350G
A shock length of 1" less will give you more then a 1" drop. It has to do with the geometry of the swing arm.
A shock length of 1" less will give you more then a 1" drop. It has to do with the geometry of the swing arm.
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Cruiser
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RE: Dyna shocks
I made the mistake of having my stock shocks cut to lower my Wide Glide. The work was fine but I did not like the ride. Subsequently, I purchased a set of Fox Racing Shocks that HD use to sell as their lowering kit. I love them. I think they are 11.75" which is not quite an inch shorter than the stock 12 5/8 and they do lower the bike about an inch. I bought them used on ebay. They are chrome and look fabulous. They will work on your 03. Some of the new Progressive designs are sharp and if I had the coin I might go with them. Steve
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From: Mauldin, SC
RE: Dyna shocks
ORIGINAL: rounder
I think it is less than an inch of drop due to the shock being angled and not perpendicular to the ground(geometry)
I think it is less than an inch of drop due to the shock being angled and not perpendicular to the ground(geometry)
The axle, being further back on the swingarm, travels a greater distance upward than the shock mount on the swingarm when you mount the shorter shock.
Going from a 12 5/8" shock to a 12" will lower the top of the rear fender directly above the axle real close to 1".
