slammer kit question
Road Master
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1,244
Likes: 3
From: CT
Most of the posts I see of the slammer rear shocks is negative. Use the search function and you'll see what I mean. Mostly that they bottom out easily.
Take this with a grain of salt as I personally have never used them.
Take this with a grain of salt as I personally have never used them.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 287
Likes: 31
I had the kit on my 2011 street bob... the ride was rough but it looked killer. I also noticed an increase in the "dyna death wobble" at high speeds (above 70mph or so). If you are riding shorter rides around town and bar hopping go for it, but if you plan on doing a lot of highway mile, you may regret it... on the other hand, they are cheap, and relatively easy to sell if you don't like them.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 871
Likes: 0
From: ohio
It looks great,no handling issues,the ride can be a little harsh just depends on the roads in your neighborhood and of course ground clearance suffers on turns and driveway curbs but did i say it looks good? 
Trending Topics
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,407
Likes: 163
From: salt lake city
Pros:
- cool looking.
Cons:
- scraping of the pipe, primary, pegs is much more frequent.
- rougher ride.
I was able to ride 2-up with two clicks on the pre-load (I weigh 185-190, never had anyone over 130 ride on back with me). I even rode nearly 1800 miles (solo) to Sturgis and back with them and it wasn't terrible, but I'm NOT going back to them after installing my Progressive 970s.
I never noticed handing issues as a result. But I can now ride my bike much more aggressively.
However, I did just install Burly Slammers on my 2000 Sportster... but I'm not taking that on any long rides any time soon.
- cool looking.
Cons:
- scraping of the pipe, primary, pegs is much more frequent.
- rougher ride.
I was able to ride 2-up with two clicks on the pre-load (I weigh 185-190, never had anyone over 130 ride on back with me). I even rode nearly 1800 miles (solo) to Sturgis and back with them and it wasn't terrible, but I'm NOT going back to them after installing my Progressive 970s.
I never noticed handing issues as a result. But I can now ride my bike much more aggressively.
However, I did just install Burly Slammers on my 2000 Sportster... but I'm not taking that on any long rides any time soon.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
