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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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Got a 97 low rider with stock shocks...about 12K miles on her. Quite a few times now, I'd be going about 50-60 mph on a nice sweeping turn, but the back end felt really wobbly. Actually it's very unnerving, enough that I need to slow down !! I've got a 81 FXWG that feels very planted. Anyways, I checked my air pressure; I was down 5 lbs. Filled it back up to 40 lb, but still, something was wrong. I looked at the shock, it was on 4. I changed it to a 1, and that was was the ticket. I didn't believe the difference, but that was the problem. Now, I can go as fast as I dare, and the ride really isn't that harsh either.
I prolly will still get shortened shocks, but just wanted to share this with my fellow riders, check your shock settings.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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error..that is a 07 LR..not a 97 one.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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very cool man! how yo been have not seen your around lately!
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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I dropped my shocks down to 2 the other day and noticed it feels a little better. I way about 195, ride solo. I am going to try them on 1 and see how that feels.
Now if I could soften up the front a little I'd be set.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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I found the stockers kinda harsh. Have always liked Progressive 440's, but they are pricey.
 
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