ANOTHER Softail Rear Shock Question
Thread Starter
|
Supporter
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,714
Likes: 650
From: San Ramon, Ca
ANOTHER Softail Rear Shock Question
1st . . . Sorry !!
I'm sure this one's been asked & answered.
I got a decent deal on a set of low mileage OE Rr shocks for my 03
on ebay. I have not recv'd them yet. They appear to have the adjustable
kits for height. I wanna say it's the Progv Kit.
If I crank them all the way in, it should put it back to stock riding height?
So, it should ride just like stock (I'm hoping)
In fact they JUST got here.
I'm sure this one's been asked & answered.
I got a decent deal on a set of low mileage OE Rr shocks for my 03
on ebay. I have not recv'd them yet. They appear to have the adjustable
kits for height. I wanna say it's the Progv Kit.
If I crank them all the way in, it should put it back to stock riding height?
So, it should ride just like stock (I'm hoping)
In fact they JUST got here.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,999
Likes: 916
From: Madisonville, La
No extension kits have longer threaded ends that increase the overall length of the shock pushing the rear suspension "up" lowering the bike. To restore original suspension the threaded extensions must be removed. This require a press to compress the shock spring to get access to the extensions.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 100,455
Likes: 19,811
From: Centennial, CO
From what I've seen, the Progressive extensions should have enough thread at the base to get you close to stock ride height and action. That is how my PS shocks work. It gives you enough room to go from near stock height to almost 2" lower.
Thread Starter
|
Supporter
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,714
Likes: 650
From: San Ramon, Ca
I tried to swap those shocks out last night.
No go . . . .
Those F-ING bolts wouldn't budge !!!!!!
This damn motorcycle is fighting me EVERY inch
of the way . . .
Kinda like it's prev owner.
No go . . . .
Those F-ING bolts wouldn't budge !!!!!!
This damn motorcycle is fighting me EVERY inch
of the way . . .
Kinda like it's prev owner.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 310
Likes: 58
From: UAE
Originally Posted by byersmtrco
I tried to swap those shocks out last night.
No go . . . .
Those F-ING bolts wouldn't budge !!!!!!
No go . . . .
Those F-ING bolts wouldn't budge !!!!!!
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Supporter
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,714
Likes: 650
From: San Ramon, Ca
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Supporter
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,714
Likes: 650
From: San Ramon, Ca
Ha ha !! Lack of room . . . That's one way to put it.
I got em off though. I remembered how I did my 00.
Backed the rear wheel onto a 2X6. Couple a' good whacks.
But then the jacks rght in the way . . . WAAAA!!!!!
Now it rides good.
I got em off though. I remembered how I did my 00.
Backed the rear wheel onto a 2X6. Couple a' good whacks.
But then the jacks rght in the way . . . WAAAA!!!!!
Now it rides good.