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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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the fender hitting the belt guard was on the older model dynas...havent seen it yet on the newer models
 
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by dynarule
Is there anybody here that has 11" shocks that allso is a heavy weight? Looking for info on ride with these shorty's and a heavy 300lbs fella on it. Allso would like to see a comparison in 11" and 12" on a bike.
I am bout 250, girlfriend bout 150. 11'' 412's heavy duty set on 3rd setting. Never bottom out. Kickstand is fine you jus gota lean it to the right a bit as u kick it down.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by bmb
I am bout 250, girlfriend bout 150. 11'' 412's heavy duty set on 3rd setting. Never bottom out. Kickstand is fine you jus gota lean it to the right a bit as u kick it down.

What are you riding? Street Bob? What Year?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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I looked at my belt guard and it looks like it will clear. BTW i have a 2006 super glide with the 12.5 inch factory shocks so going to 11's will realy change things up a bit. Sure looks good though.
 
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