Shotgun Shocks, or something else?
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If you have to right tools and note how everything comes apary, it's not too bad.
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Here's one from a couple of years ago.
The shocks have been upgraded but the installation is still the same:
The NEW Shotgun Shock install thread How to...
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I am on the outsider on this discussion. I like a spring in my suspension., it is simple, reliable and will work, pretty much always. There is a new shock from Progressive that has a dial in preload. It has a small **** that you can just turn and it will adjust the ride height.
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If you upgrade the rear suspension, do the front also.
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I looked through the thread, but couldn't find your review. What do you mean by the SS not having damping?
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Most on my install time was spent cleanly routing the wiring under the tank for the switches.
Be sure to operate the system while the bike is raised looking to make sure of clearance for the compressor.
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The comparison is in this thread. Unbiased, and for some, unpopular
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ck-height.html
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Once you find the sweet spot settings with your SS, it is very hard to go back to anything else.
I'm not much for the show bike hydraulics type thing, though the SS can do that. But I love the ride when it's just slightly lowered with a nice touch of rebound.
It basically smoothed out all the potholes in L.A. for me. Though there are some bike eaters out there. haha.
I'm not much for the show bike hydraulics type thing, though the SS can do that. But I love the ride when it's just slightly lowered with a nice touch of rebound.
It basically smoothed out all the potholes in L.A. for me. Though there are some bike eaters out there. haha.