Upgrade to Suspension Question

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Dec 5, 2012 | 03:51 PM

sdriley

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Upgrade to Suspension Question

I bought a 2002 1200c Sportster and i am a big guy im 5'11 and 260 .
Looking for some suggestions on upgrading the suspension as i live in Norther Arkansas and some of the side roads can be a little rough. It has an aftermarket seat and it rides real well but shocks have bottom out a couple times.

Dec 5, 2012 | 03:58 PM

rooti

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How much are you willing to spend?

Dec 6, 2012 | 10:14 AM

sdriley

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I haven't put a dollar figure on it yet but you get what you pay for - i got a real good deal on the bike - this is my getting back to motorcycles bike and first Harley

Dec 6, 2012 | 02:31 PM

rooti

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Without a budget, it's hard to give advise...

Cheep as possible would be buying used touring air shocks and progressive springs.
Both for under 200 bucks.

I did ricor intimidators on the front and ricor shocks in the back for a total of 825 and I think it was worth every penny.

You can pick up the ricors intimidators for the front end for around 179 and the are simple to install and make a world of difference in the front.

With your weight, it would be best to have shocks built for you. Olins and ricor both do that.

Dec 7, 2012 | 08:33 AM

TALLY3

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I put a set of progressive 412 hd on my 2004 Sportster. I really like the way they work for me. I bought the 12" on e-bay for $ 199.95 and free shipping. Hope this help.