softail shocks on a wideglide

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Sep 16, 2010 | 03:01 PM

SD2010FXDWG

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softail shocks on a wideglide

was wondering if i can use roadking air shocks on my 2010 wide glide

Sep 16, 2010 | 03:07 PM

jiggs57

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Road King is not a Softail and, thus, does not have Softail suspension.

As far as I know, Dynas can use the air suspension that is used on touring (such as Road King) models.

Sep 16, 2010 | 03:24 PM

CRF

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ummmm; you could use the roadking shocks on a dyna but you cannot use softail shocks - totally different animals. Not sure what you are asking.......

Sep 16, 2010 | 04:08 PM

Swede405

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The touring shocks on a dyna question has been asked a few times on here. Do a search, read the info, and make your own decision but the consensus (if there ever is such a thing on this forum) seems to be that the ride is too stiff.

Sep 16, 2010 | 04:40 PM

p51bombay

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Originally Posted by Swede405

I put then on and I dont think they are too stiff at all - at the moment I have 20lbs (for 2up) and even riding solo its not a bad ride at all so I mostly just leave the pressure set for 2up. FYI - get the newer 09 version, I got new take offs (54565-09) on ebay for just $71. These are the non lowering ones (which is why they are cheap) and I'm pretty happy with mine - stock shocks sucked.

They bolt right on BTW

Sep 16, 2010 | 04:59 PM

SD2010FXDWG

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thanks p51..i miss wrote the question saying softtail. i know there shocks mount under the bike and mount totally different.. that was my bad.. i was meaning to touring shocks.. i have a 1inch lowering block and riding two up the stock shocks bottom out even on the stiffest stetting.. so thats why i was wondering about the air shocks