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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 08:51 PM
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For those that have switched to touring shocks, which are better on the dyna road king or street glide?
 
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The road king shocks are 13", the Street glide are 12", the same height as the FXD's.. 13" shocks do look a bit high as they lift the back up over 1" because of the mount angle.
 
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I'm 260 lbs. The shocks on my SG afford a very stiff ride due to heavier springs needed for lack of travel over the longer RK shocks. I switched to 13" Progressive air adjustable shocks..Much smoother ride.
 
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running the 12" street glide shocks on mine.. very happy AFTER i changed the 5wt stock oil out to 10wt
 
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I'm running the road king 13" take offs. Simply because a buddy gave them to me. I like them. Bike sits a freckle higher but is not an issue.
 
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I am thinking about putting street glide shocks on my fat bob anybody know if they will fit its 2013 and will it ride better than the stock shocks I ride 2 up alot
 
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what psi do you run? Im 195lbs
 
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the late model shocks which i have ( i believe 08 and up) can go up to 50lbs.
after the oil change i run 20-22 solo and 22-25lbs with wife on back
i weigh 160-165 and wife is dare i say 135..

before shock oil change it rode like a baby carriage, too bouncy..
 
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I also have late model pair. I'm 210 run 20 solo 25 2 up. Heavier oil definitely helps. Some what of a pain in the rear to do though. I think it may be 09 and up. Either way riding on air way better than stock shocks.
 
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