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Old Apr 3, 2017 | 06:20 PM
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Default 1972 FX rear shock length

What's the correct eye to eye measurement, 12' or 13"? The shocks currently on the bike are 12" but the coil springs in each one are broken so they're headed to the scrap bin.
 

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