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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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Question 07 FXD lowering

I had a Burley 1" lowering kit on the rear of my 07 FXD and removed it due to saddle bags that my girl bought me. I want to re-lower the bike using shocks, but I am confused as to what length to get. The book says I have 12" shocks on my bike. I measured them eye to eye and they are 12.75". What length new shocks should I get to get the same stance I had with the lowering blocks?
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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i would not go any shorter than 11, otherwise ride would be impacted
 
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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Ditto on the 11". The stock ones were 12"
 
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Save some money......get the Bikers Choice 11 inch shocks $160....they are Progressive 412s without the bottom cup....they look like the Burly shocks that Progressive makes too.

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2007 FXD Superglide had 12.75" shocks. The Low Rider and Street Bob had the 12". Like the others said, I wouldn't go lower than 11".

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