Which Shocks
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Lake Jackson, TX
Had a couple of friends that put 11" 412's on their Dyna and the ride suffered. With a shorter shock you will lose travel. That is why I went with 12"" 440's. Shorter travel but a better shock. My bike does look lowered in the back but not slammed. Of course when I sit on it, all bets are off. 
My HD 440's make RR tracks very smooth. At least consider 440's if you can swing it. I did a search for the best price and ended up buying mine from my dealer. He had the best price.
My HD 440's make RR tracks very smooth. At least consider 440's if you can swing it. I did a search for the best price and ended up buying mine from my dealer. He had the best price.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2010
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I have 13.5" 440s on one of my Dynas. I got them for a song on craigslist ($40), but don't hold your breath looking for that deal again. The extra travel is a WONDERFUL thing. More ground clearance so it takes more bravery to drag things and the bumps just disappear. Remember that the shock angle reduces the amount of frame lift per inch of shock length. An inch longer shock gives about .7 inches of lift. My inch and a half longer shocks lifted the bike about an inch in the back.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Northern California
The Low Rider is 12". The rests of the Dynas are 12 5/8". I replaced my FXDL shocks with the longer FXD shocks to get the greater travel. It didn't change the looks of the bike in terms of raising it up.
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Tourer
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From: Just outside of New Orleans, La.
Jay
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Tourer
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From: Just outside of New Orleans, La.
Well I ordered the progressive 412 HD's today in 12" length with chrome covers we shall see if they pan out or not. I am guessing they are going to be better than the OEM's, and that will be good thanks for all the imput from you guys!!!
Jay
Jay
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Contra Costa County, CA
I think its fine as is, unless you really just have to extra dough, is there alot of pot holes on your street? LOL whatever floats your boats, 280 lbs, lol gimme a break.
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Just outside of New Orleans, La.
Well thanks for your comment on the way it looks, I ordered them from ebay. New Orleans is pothole heaven!!! The 280Lbs is with the wife riding 2up!!!
Jay
Jay