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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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Cant really see any reason that they wouldnt but has anyone ever put street bob shocks on a superglide?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 02:46 PM
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they are just a tad bit smaller. will work. Same as buying some 11" progressives which are actually even shorter than the Bob shocks
 
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Old Feb 8, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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Default RE: Bob shocks on superglide

Just how short are the Bob shocks? I'd guess that the Progressives would be a better shock than the stock HD units and probably less cash too.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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Could be wrong, but me thinks Bob stock shocks are 11 1/2". They should bolt right up to a SuperGlide.
Should be able to get some cheap off Ebay.

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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 12:53 AM
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Default RE: Bob shocks on superglide

bob's shocks are 12" center to center
 
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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Ive got a pair of the 11" progressives now but they are little rough on the rear any significant bumps hit really hard and I have them on the softest setting so Im thinking the stock bob shocks might work and can pick up a pair cheaper than the progressives
 
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 10:26 AM
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Default RE: Bob shocks on superglide

That part about being on the softest setting is probably why you're hitting so hard. Bottoming out.

I weigh in around two hundred, and the third setting is just about right for me on the standard 11" progressives.


 
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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I love the progressives, I have the 11" black ones. 3rd setting, weigh about 210, and havent bottomed out yet. But they are a little stiffer or tighter than the stock so you will fee the bumps a tad more. No biggy I tend not to ride over pot holes. and most of the highway and major roads here are decent. I think I paid 195$ for mine. I still have the chrome stocks if anyone is interested.
 
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