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Old May 9, 2014 | 10:07 PM
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I was looking into the Progressive 430 standard or burly slammer kit. Any thoughts? The shocks will be slightly concealed by my bags, so comfort, quality, over looks. I believe they both look bad ***.

Looked at progressive 430 12 & 11. Says 11 isn't a fit..I don't see why not. Burlys are 10.5
 
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I just put on a set of 444s, and they have made a big difference in comfort. As far as the slammers, there's not much clearance between the front lower section of the rear fender and the frame.
 
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Awesome was it a pain to install
 
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Would anyone say that putting 11" instead of replacing stock size 12" shocks.
 
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Would anyone say that putting 11" instead of replacing stock size 12" shocks.
They were very simple to install, left mine on the kickstand and replaced one side at a time. You might need a hand to lift up on the back of the bike, to take some weight off the shocks. I used a ratchet strap hooked to a rafter and backrest bolt. Probably a 20 minute job.
 
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I have the Burly Slammers on mine. I love them. I haven't bottomed out yet.
 
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Originally Posted by MacKo2000
I was looking into the Progressive 430 standard or burly slammer kit. Any thoughts? The shocks will be slightly concealed by my bags, so comfort, quality, over looks. I believe they both look bad ***.

Looked at progressive 430 12 & 11. Says 11 isn't a fit..I don't see why not. Burlys are 10.5
I went with the Sway-A-Way's, absolutely the best ride I've had - rides smoother than my previous CVO RG.....
 
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Have any of you used 11 instead of stock length of 12? Thoughts.
 
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Losing a inch of travel is not the greatest thing to do on a dyna. Depends on if you like the slammed look more then you care about how it rides and handles
 
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I'll care more about how it rides. I can't look at it while I'm on it. I can find the 11 for about 355ish and the 12 for 375ish
 
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