Progressive 412 with cover
lewk - what shocks are you running?
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I am short, with an inseam of 29". So I have 13" shocks with 1" lowering blocks. When wearing my riding boots (1" soles) I can almost flatfoot.
My bike is the 2007 XL1200L that came with 11.5" shocks. They are awful. So for $50 on eBay I got a pair of Sportster 13" shocks that someone took off from a 2007 XL1200R (the old roadster). As it stands, with the angle, the sag and the lowering blocks, the 13" shocks are well under 12" in length.
I am also not heavy; with FF helmet, leather jacket and boots I am about 150lbs. That is why the Roadster shocks are adequate for me. Also, because I wanted to keep the visceral riding experience of my sportster I didn't buy expensive shocks that give great performance. But if I did, I would consider DK Custom's 12" Bitubo and combine them with 1" lowering blocks.
I also shaved off some foam from my seat to sit myself lower. That's only because I don't do long rides. Foam is crucial for long-term comfort but most of my rides are under 1hr, so my *** doesn't take a beating.
My bike is the 2007 XL1200L that came with 11.5" shocks. They are awful. So for $50 on eBay I got a pair of Sportster 13" shocks that someone took off from a 2007 XL1200R (the old roadster). As it stands, with the angle, the sag and the lowering blocks, the 13" shocks are well under 12" in length.
I am also not heavy; with FF helmet, leather jacket and boots I am about 150lbs. That is why the Roadster shocks are adequate for me. Also, because I wanted to keep the visceral riding experience of my sportster I didn't buy expensive shocks that give great performance. But if I did, I would consider DK Custom's 12" Bitubo and combine them with 1" lowering blocks.
I also shaved off some foam from my seat to sit myself lower. That's only because I don't do long rides. Foam is crucial for long-term comfort but most of my rides are under 1hr, so my *** doesn't take a beating.
Last edited by lewk; Feb 1, 2018 at 12:44 PM.
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