Rear Shock Question
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From: Templeton California
I know this isn't really an answer but "it Depends" do you have forward controls? how long are your legs? I'm 5'9" with a 32" inseam and with the standard mid controls the 11" 412s feel pretty good.But if my legs were any longer I can see where it would start to feel cramped pretty fast.I say if you are going to go with 11" get the Heavy Duty, a couple of guys on here have blown the seals on the standards.Also if you going to go that low a firmer suspension is going to help with stability and cornering clearance.
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From: Deltona, Fl.
Thanks for all the replies... Im looking to lower it a little but not to much, there is a set of 440's for $200 i am looking at but they are 11" and i dont want the rearend so low verses the front being stock that it makes it look stupid. I am running the stock mid controls with highway pegs.
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From: Palm Harbor fl.
I know this isn't really an answer but "it Depends" do you have forward controls? how long are your legs? I'm 5'9" with a 32" inseam and with the standard mid controls the 11" 412s feel pretty good.But if my legs were any longer I can see where it would start to feel cramped pretty fast.I say if you are going to go with 11" get the Heavy Duty, a couple of guys on here have blown the seals on the standards.Also if you going to go that low a firmer suspension is going to help with stability and cornering clearance.
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From: Cornwall UK
It depends on your riding style, the lower you go the sooner you,ll be dragging bits on the floor. If thats not an issue go for it.
I think ED means that with the lower shocks your knees are gonna be a little more cramped, especially with the mid pegs.
I think ED means that with the lower shocks your knees are gonna be a little more cramped, especially with the mid pegs.
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