Got the Pregressive shocks on.
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RE: Got the Pregressive shocks on.
ORIGINAL: Psycho
Nach, the shocks are 11 inch 412 progressives.
Gamma 742, I'd say it really lowered it a good couple inches. The shocks are only one and a half inches shorter than stock, but figure in the frame geometry, and I think it lowered it considerably more than that.
I managed to get in a couple hundred miles this afternoon, and I'm pleased with it. I really wouldn't call the ride quality a sacrifice type thing at all. More like a trade than a sacrifice. The overall ride on average road is a definite improvement. Like super smooth, but it is a bit sharper on the occasional major bump like pavement transfers. Has to be a pretty good bang for it to get very sharp though. The handling is a big improvement, and I really like the lower seat height and center of gravity.
I've still got a couple of things to work out. Lowering the seat height put the top of the windshield right in my line of site so I've either got to cut it down, or something, and I need to adjust the headlight as it is pointing too high now.
Nach, the shocks are 11 inch 412 progressives.
Gamma 742, I'd say it really lowered it a good couple inches. The shocks are only one and a half inches shorter than stock, but figure in the frame geometry, and I think it lowered it considerably more than that.
I managed to get in a couple hundred miles this afternoon, and I'm pleased with it. I really wouldn't call the ride quality a sacrifice type thing at all. More like a trade than a sacrifice. The overall ride on average road is a definite improvement. Like super smooth, but it is a bit sharper on the occasional major bump like pavement transfers. Has to be a pretty good bang for it to get very sharp though. The handling is a big improvement, and I really like the lower seat height and center of gravity.
I've still got a couple of things to work out. Lowering the seat height put the top of the windshield right in my line of site so I've either got to cut it down, or something, and I need to adjust the headlight as it is pointing too high now.
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RE: Got the Pregressive shocks on.
ORIGINAL: Psycho
Did it yesterday evening. I like it. I like the looks, like the ride, like the handling, and especially like the new seat height and the lower center of gravity. Between that and the tank lift, it feels like a whole different bike for the better.
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Did it yesterday evening. I like it. I like the looks, like the ride, like the handling, and especially like the new seat height and the lower center of gravity. Between that and the tank lift, it feels like a whole different bike for the better.
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Now, get a 21 inch front wheel, you'll love the ride even better!
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RE: Got the Pregressive shocks on.
ORIGINAL: Gamma742
How bout the two up riding?
ORIGINAL: jackyl
have you tried 2 - up yet.if so ay problems with rubbing or bottoming out?.thanks if you have any info
have you tried 2 - up yet.if so ay problems with rubbing or bottoming out?.thanks if you have any info
If ya'll are waiting on me for an answer, it may be a couple weeks.
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Road Master
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RE: Got the Pregressive shocks on.
ORIGINAL: Gamma742
Holy Crap Man! What are you doing? Are you going for a 103" with cams!!
Holy Crap Man! What are you doing? Are you going for a 103" with cams!!
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