Bike 2002 Road King. I am going to have to replace front and rear suspension soon and am wondering just how low I can go before tires start rubbing on fenders etc.
Currently the front is stock the back has the Low Profile rear suspension kit which lowers the rear by 3/4".
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I am under the impression the stock rear shocks are 13", I may be incorrect in this, so the low profile shocks take it to 12.25".
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I have not seen any aftermarket shocks that duplicate the low profile. All I see is 13", 12", 11" etc etc.
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I would like to go a bit lower due to being vertically challenged. Will 12" shocks fit the bill w/o tire rubbing on fender? And would lower front end cause problems with getting a lift under the bike? Currently I have to elevate the front wheel slightly to get my Harbor Freight jack to slide under the bike.
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My boots have lifts and over sized heels to be able to get my feet on the ground so I need something that compensates for my 27" inseam.
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Thanks in advance for any comments you may have

 

I have Progressive 412's on the back of my 2004 Road King Classic (12")........the stock air shocks were 13's

No rubbing

 

Stock shocks on my 2001 FLHR are 12" so if 11" are available I would not hesitate to use them. The front is 16". I have never heard of anyone going smaller but if you can find the rim size I can't imagine it not working. Best of luck and I truly hope you can find something that helps you out short of getting say a Slim or maybe Street Bob.

 

Sounds good. Did you do anything to the front end?

 

Never touched the front end.
If you;'re short, shave your seat, put on bigger boots, lower the rear shocks 1"

 

Have you thought about reworking the seat?
You can most likely gain more that way than with the suspension and you will not sacrifice ride/handling.
Plus when you are done (if done right) you will be able to ride all day without have a sore @$$.

 

Not the same model but I have 12" shocks on my 2016 RGU and a car tire. No rubbing.

 

I put 12" on my 12 Limited. No issues

 

I am using the stock seat. It has 250,000 miles on it. You ain't gonna compress it any more than it is already. I also have a Mustang 2 up seat for when the wife decides to ride along. It puts me 2-3 inches closer to God then the ground. I actually prefer it. I do ride all day on it with no problems.
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Boots have 1" higher heels and inside lifts. I feel like I am pitched forward when I am walking down the street.