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Old May 12, 2016 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by bluharley
One inch makes a YUGE difference. I went from 13" to 12" and bottomed out at just the sight of a dip in the road, 13" was good. I'm sure quality of shock made a difference, but I don't think I should have been driving my spine into my skull like I did on those 12's.
My experience is similar.
 
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Originally Posted by bluharley
One inch makes a YUGE difference. I went from 13" to 12" and bottomed out at just the sight of a dip in the road, 13" was good. I'm sure quality of shock made a difference, but I don't think I should have been driving my spine into my skull like I did on those 12's.
When you are talking about 13" and 12", what is that measurement?


Sorry for my ignorance.
 
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Old May 12, 2016 | 08:46 PM
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I think it's hole center to hole center, when relaxed and off the bike, not real sure though.
 
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Got her back from mechanic. Everything checks out. Appears to be near factory height. Seems to handle a lot better, but that could be my imagination. I am a lot more confident riding it. Much more comfortable taking corners faster and leaning it over more.
 
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Originally Posted by Sorg67
Got her back from mechanic. Everything checks out. Appears to be near factory height. Seems to handle a lot better, but that could be my imagination. I am a lot more confident riding it. Much more comfortable taking corners faster and leaning it over more.
Good to hear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Had a nice ride with my son today. I rode the Harley there. We had a nice breakfast. He rode the Harley back.


One of the best days I have had with my son. Nothing special. Just went out to breakfast. Every where we went, people wanted to talk to us about the bike.


Talked to an old Harley guy at breakfast. He gave us some good tips. The bike just seems to bring the best out of everybody we meet.
 
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It's a Harley world.
 
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Rode my Versys 650 and DRZ400S the last couple of days. They are fun too, but there is something to "Harley World". It just makes me smile and feel at peace with the world.
 
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Originally Posted by Sorg67
Rode my Versys 650 and DRZ400S the last couple of days. They are fun too, but there is something to "Harley World". It just makes me smile and feel at peace with the world.
Ain't that the truth.
Other bikes are faster and/or more maneuverable but they just don't feel the same.
 
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