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Old Aug 9, 2015 | 11:23 AM
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So, the picture below is of the left rear shock on my new-to-me 2013 Street Glide. I am guessing this isn't the original shock, because the bike looks modded to be lower (the frame is pretty low to the ground. It looks cool, but I am a big guy, and have bottomed out a few times. So, does anyone know if this is the original shock or not?

Also, any thoughts on replacing it with a longer one, to raise it up a bit?

 
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Not 100% positive, but the short spring and the design of the pre-load adjuster suggest "Burly Slammer" 10-1/2" shocks, def not OEM. Burly pic below:




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Thanks, O-Town. That looks like a likely suspect! I thought it was aftermarket.

Now, I need to find a good, longer replacement. Any thoughts people?
 
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Could look around for a set of take off 12" or 13" shocks in the touring classifieds. If your looking on the cheap that is.
 
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