Question: FXDXI - Rear shock adjustment
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Question: FXDXI - Rear shock adjustment
I'll bet this was probably answered before but I've been searching here and elsewhere for about 2 hours with no luck.
Will adjusting the rear shocks (the lower adjuster) effect the ride height at all. I'm a little confused as to how this works. I need about a 1/2 inch lower to make the bike fit perfect for my short legs, lol.
Will adjusting the rear shocks (the lower adjuster) effect the ride height at all. I'm a little confused as to how this works. I need about a 1/2 inch lower to make the bike fit perfect for my short legs, lol.
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turning the preload adjuster all the way down will soften the ride a little. it'll sometimes allow about another 1.5in of sag when you sit on the bike so maybe it'll be enough. If not lowering blocks will work, but look like **** with that shock at such a hard angle to the rest of the bike. Save up for some good Progressive/Works/Ricor shocks in 11.5-12in length and you'll be happier and the ride will be alot better.
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The bottom adjustment is for dampening. The twisting part with the notches handles the shock load. I don't think you are going to get what you want out of those shocks. If your interested in getting rid of them let me know. I've got a 2001 FXDXT and got rid of mine years ago. Now that me and the wife are a little heavier I could use another set! lol! Larry
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had the same problem man, im 6'1 with what seem to be short as heck legs so i just went for the progressive 412 rear shocks, dropped the bike quite a bit and still handles like a fxdx should..they are the lowest shocks you can get from progressive
**larry the 412 shocks are for heavier riders, little ridgid when solo (i leave them adjusted for two up) but amazing handling when me and the wife are both riding, im 195 and the wife is 125...just a thought
**larry the 412 shocks are for heavier riders, little ridgid when solo (i leave them adjusted for two up) but amazing handling when me and the wife are both riding, im 195 and the wife is 125...just a thought
Last edited by fxdx-fly-by; Jul 11, 2011 at 09:02 PM.
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Thanks for the replies, guys. I now hove some insight as to what to do. I'm gonna try out the setting for a while and see if it grows on me. If not, new shocks may be the answer. I love the bike. My only problem is the seat sits a little higher then other Dyna's. I have a brand new Mustang seat on it that I bought BEFORE I found out that i could have the old seat redone :-( I may wind up doing that also.
the fit is really close, just not perfect. I can stand with one foot planted solid on the ground and the other on the ball of my foot with my boots on. getting closer to making it "mine".
the fit is really close, just not perfect. I can stand with one foot planted solid on the ground and the other on the ball of my foot with my boots on. getting closer to making it "mine".