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Old Dec 24, 2022 | 09:09 AM
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Sof tails don't have shocks they have one under the bike.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2022 | 09:18 AM
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Sof tails don't have shocks they have one under the bike.
Pre '18 the Softail line had 2 shocks under the transmission.

In fact, you can see the 2 shocks in my sig pic.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2022 | 09:32 AM
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Sof tails don't have shocks they have one under the bike.
What? The sure do have shocks,2 as a matter of fact and springs (coilovers). Where did you get your information?
 
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Old Dec 24, 2022 | 09:44 AM
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I meant one the side like road kings and so on. ST are under the bike. Maybe I read the post wrong.
 
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Pre '18 the Softail line had 2 shocks under the transmission.In fact, you can see the 2 shocks in my sig pic.
Yep. And 2 is better then 1. 🍻
 
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