When changing out the rear shock on sb to 11" does it really change the look. I know its only 1 in but I want more of a low sleek look to my bike. So to people who have installed could you tell a good difference in looks.

 

Just did mine...11" 412's ...Heavy duty....Sorry, no good before pics. YOU will definitely notice the difference hopping on n off the scoot. Others might not notice unless they are Dyna guys. I also have the front lowered in these pics. And to answer your questions, YES.

 

Here is a comparison on a 06 Super Glide. The first pic is with 12" Street Bob shocks installed. The second is with 11" Progressive 412s. Makes a big difference in looks.

 

Definitely! Sorry for poor pics and angles.

 

It will change the height pretty dramatically due to the geometry of the swing arm etc. I put 11.5 Progressives on my FXDC and at the rear fender lip it lowered the bike over 2 inches!

 

I really need to get some. They are on my list of things I'll get one day. I would like to have more bend in my legs. I'm only 5'4" and need my bike dropped an inch or so. It doesn't stop me from riding the hell out of it....I just really think it would be really damn nice!!!!

 

11" are dramatic.. so is the difference in ride quality. If you have the money to go with a better shock than the 412, I would suggest 11.5". Still gives a nice lowered appearance, however, will provide more travel and avoid any parts not meant to contact each other from doing so. Works performance will be the best for the money. I say this because as a user of 11" shocks, I really would like 11.5" to soften up the rear a bit and allow for a little better cornering clearance.

 

Cornering clearance? So this makes a difference. Might be a dumb question but I'm a girl so cut me some slack! . I am already scraping in the twisties. Will this make it worse. I love my twisties!

 

Thinking of going down that road too but I do a lot of riding with the girlfriend on the back and also a lot of touring/camping so my question is do the 11.5's cause problems with more than a solo rider?

 

the wide glide has 12.6" stock shocks. Going to 11" shocks lowers the bike over 2". So your frame and pipes are now almost 2" lower to the ground.(I say almost because lowering the rear and stock front put the pipes and frame at an angle going up from the rear of the bike) Also the 11" shocks will preload less. This means they will feel like they are skipping over bumps more than your current shocks.(does not feel as confident as a taller shock) Heather If I were you and you would be comfortable with just a little less than an inch of lowering, get 12" shocks. Lowering is good for looks and saddle height issues, you can not ride as hard in the twisties with a lowered bike though.