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I just sent Fastharley a message, hope to hear from him soon. Thanks for all the advice guys, I just wonder if anybody here ever go pass 14 inches for the rear suspension ?
Tu, if you're in the USA give him a call as he can talk you through various options has offers. He'll probably ask how heavy you are, riding style and the like.
Yep, I did the Mustand Wide Vintage seat and 12.5" 412 Progressives and my past Sporty, and it still rode like crap. I little less spine jarring, but still poor quality compared to what it could be.
But I hear you on the prices. I use to look at it that way too. I only had about $3k into my Sporster, so it seemed insane to drop $1k for shocks on a $3k bike. But looking back, I now realize that I could have later sold those $900 shocks, for around $600 to $650 used and only lost a few hundred. To me, it would have been worth the investment for the time I had used the bike in comfort. Or rather than selling the shocks, I could have also had them reconfigured to use on another bike. But that's just my way of thinking these days. Whatever works for you.
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The only harley I have ridden is my Iron. Other than that i have only been on an fjr1300, cbr600rr, and a ton of dirtbikes. Too me it doesnt feel that bad. I guess i dont know what a really comfortable riding motorcycle feels like to compare it to so i dont know what I am missing. Most of the roads here are pretty smooth so its not all bumpy all the time
I own a pair of progressive 970s (it was put on the bike by a previous owner when I bought it) on a 1200xl low. They ride very well and the ability to adjust height and compression got me able to fine tune the ride for me. They are extremely expensive but very good shock. I have had experience with Ohlins on my race car though and they make a great shock as well. I also got the Fork spring kit installed in the front as well.
13 1/4" shocks. Things become very exciting after 160mph. The frame just is not that rigid to stay straight after that. I am sure your Iron would be satisfactory with 13 1/4" shocks. It is your bike and your decision alone. I did answer your message and sent you an e-Mail.
I think it sits just fine with 17" tires & 800mm (stock) length forks, what do you think?
I just sent Fastharley a message, hope to hear from him soon. Thanks for all the advice guys, I just wonder if anybody here ever go pass 14 inches for the rear suspension ?
If you use 14" shocks you really need to raise the front. One way is with XL1200R damper rods and new springs.
Hi, Thank you for such advises it really helped. I am considering this link, since the Ohlins only go for $810 ( with the coupon ). Raise another question here, should I go with the 13.25 inches or the 14.125 inches, what is the trade off ? My current stock suspension is 13 inch ( for the Asia market )
These two build threads might contain the answers of what you're looking for.
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