Shocks
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Ya, it was the peg, folded up while I was riding and took metal off the outside bottom of them. My other bike is an 03 FXDP, it has longer shocks and didn't drag this early. I was just in a parking lot doing what I consider normal riding around.
I would like to get at an inch higher, two would be even better. I started looking around but it doesn't look like anyone makes like 14"+ shocks for dyna's. I found some 15" shocks for sportsters listed, Progressive 412 15"for 79-04 sportsters, could I put them on, or would they be too weak for the extra weight?
I would like to get at an inch higher, two would be even better. I started looking around but it doesn't look like anyone makes like 14"+ shocks for dyna's. I found some 15" shocks for sportsters listed, Progressive 412 15"for 79-04 sportsters, could I put them on, or would they be too weak for the extra weight?
call them they will set up a shock to your weight and riding style....many different lengths...streettracker series $450-$500. best shocks for the money.
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These works people seem to have some taller ones, at least 13.75. I see they had some on ebay for under $400 left overs set up for my weight. Hopefully the will still be around after Jan 15th (pay day).
I think the 03 FXDP ran 13.5, so 13.75 would be fine for riding around. Thanks allot for the help. Once I figur out how to get pictures up, I will toss some up :]
I think the 03 FXDP ran 13.5, so 13.75 would be fine for riding around. Thanks allot for the help. Once I figur out how to get pictures up, I will toss some up :]
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I'm want to get some 412's for my 07 Street Bob. I just bought it and I want to ride with the wife every once and a while. I'm sure she won't ride very often. Together, we will weigh over the listed 225lbs. Should I get the HD shocks or will the standard shock be OK? Will the HD shocks ride rough if it's just me (185lbs)?
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Tom
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they are, I am his weight and hated them!
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I'm want to get some 412's for my 07 Street Bob. I just bought it and I want to ride with the wife every once and a while. I'm sure she won't ride very often. Together, we will weigh over the listed 225lbs. Should I get the HD shocks or will the standard shock be OK? Will the HD shocks ride rough if it's just me (185lbs)?
07FLHT.
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www.worksperformance.com
call them they will set up a shock to your weight and riding style....many different lengths...streettracker series $450-$500. best shocks for the money.
call them they will set up a shock to your weight and riding style....many different lengths...streettracker series $450-$500. best shocks for the money.
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Put your bike on a jack and remove two bolts on the shocks(either top or bottom) and use the jack to determine what a 14 inch shock will look like on the new Dyna frame/rear fender. It will make the rear look like a dirt bike. With forward controls you will need to lift the front as the rear won't change the peg position much.You can have some spacers machined to add length to the front or go with a shorter topout spring. Both will reuire fork disassembly. If you raise the rear, yo will need to raise the front the same amount to maintain the stock rake and trail. You will also have to bend or lengthen the kickstand to prevent excessive lean angle on the stand.
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