2-up Burleys?

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Sep 3, 2016 | 12:28 AM

Bigpopa3208

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2-up Burleys?

i know this question has prolly been asked before but does anyone 2up on burley slammer 10.5 shocks? i have a 1200L but need to drop the bike some to be flat footed. i can ride tip toeing solo but want to be able to flat foot if my wife rides with me. bought my bike second hand this april put 2500 miles on it like it is but if i add an passensger i want to make sure i can handle the extra when going slow or stopping by putting both feet flat (im 5ft). I bought my bike second and it has lowering blocks on it not sure what size though and have a saddleman heels down seat with riding boots. what can i do or am i screwed?

Sep 3, 2016 | 12:30 AM

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Sep 3, 2016 | 08:07 AM

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10.5" burly will place your fender bolts uncomfortably close to your tire without load. I had to adjust alignment of the wheel so my bolts did not rub against the tire. I am also vertically challenged with short legs so my intent with the burlys was to be able to plant both feet on the ground which it did...but you sacrifice comfort and maneuverability.

I subsequently changed my burlys for 11.5" SG air/oil shocks and increased the height of my boots in order to plant. If I did not have saddlebags, I would have used lowering blocks to get it back to 10.5". My suggestion would be to get 11.5" or 12" air/oil shocks off a RK or SG and use lowering blocks (DK Customs has them). This way you can adjust the psi on the shocks when you carry extra load and still be low enough to plant. You will also probably spend less with this option versus new burlys.