13.5" progressives on fxdb?
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Joined: Sep 2013
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From: CA
FYI
I had fitment issues for Progressive 440's at 13.5 inches n my '07 FXDWG. They hit my mufflers near the swing arm mounting point. I couldn't reinstall my mufflers after putting the shocks on. They wouldn't work with my Rhineharts, nor the stock mufflers. I checked with a set of skinnier Cycle Shacks I had, and they did fit with the smaller diameter muffler. Ended up sending the. Back and got stock height (12.5" for my ride).
I had fitment issues for Progressive 440's at 13.5 inches n my '07 FXDWG. They hit my mufflers near the swing arm mounting point. I couldn't reinstall my mufflers after putting the shocks on. They wouldn't work with my Rhineharts, nor the stock mufflers. I checked with a set of skinnier Cycle Shacks I had, and they did fit with the smaller diameter muffler. Ended up sending the. Back and got stock height (12.5" for my ride).
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Las Vegas, NV
Thanks for all the info guys.
I am also looking to add some 13-13.5 shocks to my FXDB/F, as I really really don't like the tail-dragger look, and am trying to get it to look like a standard-stance bike. It seems like I'm swimming upstream, as every retailer only carry kits for lowering the back, and not raising it up.
I've got 12.5" shocks on now, and the tail still sits too low for my tastes.
Any other ideas?
I am also looking to add some 13-13.5 shocks to my FXDB/F, as I really really don't like the tail-dragger look, and am trying to get it to look like a standard-stance bike. It seems like I'm swimming upstream, as every retailer only carry kits for lowering the back, and not raising it up.
I've got 12.5" shocks on now, and the tail still sits too low for my tastes.
Any other ideas?
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: East Hartford, CT
12.6 works for me along with 2 into 1 exhaust. The exhaust has a slight upsweep and I haven't dragged it. I also have a lower profile 170/60R-17 rear tire.
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: CA
In the picture yes I had washers but I have since fabbed a spacer out of aluminum. The eye on the stock shocks were thicker then the progressives so without the spacer the shock angle was off.
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From: NC
The cheapest option is a set of used FXDX 13.6 inch fully adjustable shocks, then the options go up from there with Ohlins,JRI,and Ricors.
The FXDX 13.6 inchers usually sell for about 250-400 bux a set depending on mileage and condition, the Ohlins,Ricors, and JRIs usually run about 800-1400 bux a set depending on options specified.
I asked progressive about making the long Sporty Shocks 412s I beleive for the Dyna and they didnt reply to me on another forum.