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Dec 20, 2004 | 01:41 AM

#11

cowboy Harry

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RE: Softail suspension

Yes , I knowed you can adjust the shock. But I guess I been to lazy to do it. Thanks, Harry.

Dec 22, 2004 | 11:45 AM

#12

r_meintel

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RE: Softail suspension

This my seem like a dumb question....But where in the hell is the shock at.

Dec 22, 2004 | 11:55 AM

#13

oldgeezer

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RE: Softail suspension

Shocks are under the engine just forward of the swingarm.

Dec 22, 2004 | 12:00 PM

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Tn.Heritage

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RE: Softail suspension

Yea,what Oldgeezer said. There not that hard to adjust really,I even made the spainner wrench to do it.

Jul 8, 2012 | 09:51 PM

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hdpearson13

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I have 40000 on y stock shocks I believe they should be changed at 15k. I an holding off for air shocks

Jul 9, 2012 | 12:38 PM

#16

TheTroupe

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Topsail

I prefer the ride / suspension of the Super Glide models.

I think the Soft Tails look the best however.

It is not difficult to make Softails ride like a Cadillac. Super Glides, Road Kings, and Softails all have about the same 4 inches of suspension, both front and rear.

The problem is they all come setup for a soft ride for a single 160 lbs rider.

Bottom line:
What is your normal load weight?
Do you have the money for Shotgun Air Shocks?
Is ride height adjustment important?