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Hi All,
I have an 06' Sportster XL1200C with 11" Progressive Shocks and D & D Pipes. I originally put on the Prgressive shocks to lower the bike, in order to stand flat. That turned out great. In addition to lowering the bike, it made look better with the compressed shocks. But now with the D & D Pipes I have 4" - 5" Clearance, so I an grinding on most turns. I really don't want to put the stock shocs back on, so I am looking for an alternative to raising the bike frame 1". Any suggestions?

Ride Safe.
 
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