Shock fitment
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Shock fitment
So in a month I am going to trade in my sportster for a low rider. on my sportster i have 11'' 412 progressive shocks. Now ive been looking around for the same for the new bike, and sometimes i come across descriptions saying they will fit sportsters and dynas. I've thought that the shocks may be different sizes and such but the descriptions are throwing me a curve ball and confusing me. So my question is, will my shocks i have now fit the low rider?
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So in a month I am going to trade in my sportster for a low rider. on my sportster i have 11'' 412 progressive shocks. Now ive been looking around for the same for the new bike, and sometimes i come across descriptions saying they will fit sportsters and dynas. I've thought that the shocks may be different sizes and such but the descriptions are throwing me a curve ball and confusing me. So my question is, will my shocks i have now fit the low rider?
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Did some research and found that you have an '07 sportster and you want a '09 low rider. Sportster shock part# 412-4062B/C and the low rider part# 412-4037B/C. The sportster shocks aren't made for the extra weight. Sorry brother!
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But if he sets the Progs on the stiffest setting? Depends how heavy you are. My weight is around 170 pounds.
I´ll bet my ugly hat that the Sportster 412 11" are stiffer than the stock Dyna shocks.
The weight difference between a Sportster and a Dyna is 70 punds, Devide by 2 (front/rear distribution) 35 pounds. No big deal.
My 412 progs on the Dyna ARE stiff as h*ll. Even on the third softest.
I would definately recommend that you give it a try! Can´t hurt, only takes 20-30 miuntes to change.
I´ll bet my ugly hat that the Sportster 412 11" are stiffer than the stock Dyna shocks.
The weight difference between a Sportster and a Dyna is 70 punds, Devide by 2 (front/rear distribution) 35 pounds. No big deal.
My 412 progs on the Dyna ARE stiff as h*ll. Even on the third softest.
I would definately recommend that you give it a try! Can´t hurt, only takes 20-30 miuntes to change.
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I only weigh 125 pounds and i dont normally ride 2 up. I had them on the softest setting on the sportster an had no problems when riding 2 up. From what i am hearing is they will fit disregarding the whole weight issue. but the issue is the weight baring of them correct?
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