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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 01:13 PM
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these make a huge difference in ride and comfort. have them on my dyna now, but they are air "asisst" shocks not air ride suspension. so dont get the full benifit of a true air ride. next year i am settign up a full air ride system with the monroe max air 785 shocks, mini compressor and some fittings etc.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by NSCoyote
these make a huge difference in ride and comfort. have them on my dyna now, but they are air "asisst" shocks not air ride suspension. so dont get the full benifit of a true air ride. next year i am settign up a full air ride system with the monroe max air 785 shocks, mini compressor and some fittings etc.
That's a great idea. Are the 785 shocks too stiff for a bike?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SLV
That's a great idea. Are the 785 shocks too stiff for a bike?
they are 100% air shock, stiffness is controled by how much pressure you put into them softer ride less air stiffer ride more air.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 11:22 PM
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Wow I love em, my bike is chrome and slammed right now but a little stiff on the ride. I would love some more options with adjustment.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 08:06 AM
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What size are the stock fxdc shocks for a 2008? I like my ride height, just want better suspension. And what's. good place to find these?
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 10:32 AM
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12.6" looks like I am on the hunt for some 12" air shocks. Are the ultima ones bad?
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by milesvdustin
12.6" looks like I am on the hunt for some 12" air shocks. Are the ultima ones bad?
Just listed a set of 12" Street Glide shocks on Ebay here is a link to the listing if you guys are interested. I was going to do this mod myself but I decided to go another direction. The shocks have about 4K miles on em and have the individual shraders already installed as well as 10WT Bel Ray shock oil.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200911301517...84.m1555.l2649
 

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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Toplink
I had a set of 13" ultra air shocks cut down to 11" with a heavier wt. oil. Thanks Cory S for the post.
Phoenix Customs, gota love when they pick up phone on 2ring, East cost to them and back just over a week and in my hands.
yea man top notch customer service for sure and i have putt 1000 miles on them so far! by far the best mod i have done to the bike. my kidneys dont hurt anymore. i dont cringe at the sight of a bridge deck or pot hole!
 
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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I know this is an old thread but I bought my fxdx with Progressive 970's already installed. I'm a small guy 145lbs and have been having a hard time getting these dialed for my weight, one of the guys I ride with recommended getting air shocks.

Would you say air shocks are better ride than 970's. I mainly ride solo commute to work the freeway is pretty nasty and bumpy and my wife does ride and when she rides the shocks ride way better!
 
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 09:43 PM
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Hey Cory, Do the 11" shocks stay 11" when you put the 20lbs in them? Or do they rise a little bit like turning up preload on a spring shock brings them up a little?
 
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