Shocks
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RE: Shocks
Progressive or Legend Air have the best, IMO... Bit pricey, but worth it...
No offense, but do you think, just pause here, that the pain in your azz could be that thin rag of a seat????
NT's aren't known for their long distance comfort in the posterior region....
Just a thought....
No offense, but do you think, just pause here, that the pain in your azz could be that thin rag of a seat????
NT's aren't known for their long distance comfort in the posterior region....
Just a thought....
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RE: Shocks
If you are "Feeling it Bottom out"... You need to get your pre-load adjusted for your, errr, ummmm.... Girth, yeah, that's it, Girth.....
If you have the time, patience and access to a few specialty tools, I'd tell you to get underneath that bike, shorten those shocks, and increase the preload....
Or, take it to a shop and have them bitch about having to do it.... No tech likes to adjust a Softail suspension.... PITA!!!!!!!
If you have the time, patience and access to a few specialty tools, I'd tell you to get underneath that bike, shorten those shocks, and increase the preload....
Or, take it to a shop and have them bitch about having to do it.... No tech likes to adjust a Softail suspension.... PITA!!!!!!!
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RE: Shocks
From my experience do not use the progressive. I had two pairs wind up leaking and sent them both back and stayed with stock with preload adjusted correct I am 290 on a 2003 heritage. I did see that someone is selling softail shocks for "big guys" I will look for the ad....
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RE: Shocks
They are works shocks - I have limited info from their web site:
Adjustable length shocks for 2000-on Softails in polished 7075-T6 billet aluminum with chromed steel components. Feature internal springs for a clean smooth look. Adjustable length posts that can be adjusted without removing the shocks. Available in standard and new heavy versions. Let me know if anyone wants more info
Adjustable length shocks for 2000-on Softails in polished 7075-T6 billet aluminum with chromed steel components. Feature internal springs for a clean smooth look. Adjustable length posts that can be adjusted without removing the shocks. Available in standard and new heavy versions. Let me know if anyone wants more info
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RE: Shocks
Dave ,
I can see you've changed your exhaust a couple of times , can't tell from your pictures how it is mounted . If it is mouted on the lowest part of your frame directly under the swingarm pivot make sure the mounting bolts do not protrude beyond the threads , has great potential to make bottom out prematurely .
Dan
I can see you've changed your exhaust a couple of times , can't tell from your pictures how it is mounted . If it is mouted on the lowest part of your frame directly under the swingarm pivot make sure the mounting bolts do not protrude beyond the threads , has great potential to make bottom out prematurely .
Dan
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10-4 on changing the exhaust. And I'm not done. I'm putting on a new set next week !!
Thanks for the info on the mounting bolts. I check this afternoon and they look good....
I think I just might be asking for too much, I was talking to another Softail owner and says his is a little hard on the bum when you hit holes and such.
Again, Thanks for the info...
Dave..
Thanks for the info on the mounting bolts. I check this afternoon and they look good....
I think I just might be asking for too much, I was talking to another Softail owner and says his is a little hard on the bum when you hit holes and such.
Again, Thanks for the info...
Dave..
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