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I am looking into changing my stock shocks out for a set of Progressive Shocks. I need to lower the rear end of my 2009 Dyna Super Glide about an inch to an inch and a half for better footing. I believe the stock shocks are 12.5 inches, but not sure.
I ride two up most of the time, but my passenger is not real heavy--maybe 130 lbs. I weigh about 230.
Can anyone suggest the best progressive shock to fit my needs? I see they offer many different models--what length could I get that would lower my bike but not bottom out?
I ride two up most of the time, but my passenger is not real heavy--maybe 130 lbs. I weigh about 230.
Can anyone suggest the best progressive shock to fit my needs? I see they offer many different models--what length could I get that would lower my bike but not bottom out?
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in 2010 the stock shocks are 12"... im guessing 2009 are same? i dont think you are going to find any progressives shocks lower than 11". if you were to go to lower somehow you will have rubbing issues & very limited spring travel
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Sure. My passenger is a buck 10 and we've never bottomed out. I'm 230lbs too...
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Progressive makes both standard and heavy duty versions of the 11 inch shocks. If two up is a common thing, just get the heavy duty shocks and you'll be a lot less likely to be banging them on the big bumps.
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I'm pretty sure the stock shocks on a superglide are 12.6" and 12" on the street bob. If you only need a inch you could add a lowering kit much cheaper than new shocks. Some will say that the lowering kit is a bad way to accomplish lowering the bike, but I've had one on my bike for almost two years. I've never had the bike bottom out, with or without a passenger and I'm 225# and ride pretty hard.
if you dont want to bottom out go with progressive the 440 series they are fully adjustable i range from 230 to 260 lbs and the wifes a about 140ish they work really well,,,,, alittle pricey though but well worth it
Last edited by 07 dyna man; Sep 5, 2011 at 03:28 PM.