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Good advise. I'll measure the shocks, have a chat with the dealer parts guy then probably check around for prices on what I eventually decide to get. All the info from everyone has helped my understanding of this better.
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If you don't want to spring for the 5 to 15 bucks or so for the "special wrench" , a good pair of channel locks (be very careful with them) works just fine. I used them on my Sporty until the dealer got me the wrench. I thought it was going to be difficult to adjust, one of the techs at the shop told me about the channel locks. I feared I might scratch something, but got lucky. The wrench does work better. There are several websites that offer the wrench from around 5.95 up. The more expensive wrenches are made and finished a little nicer. Happy hunting...this site offers a lot of stuff including all types of shocks
http://www.legendmcs.com/Frames-Chassis/shocks.html
http://www.legendmcs.com/Frames-Chassis/shocks.html
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When you lower a bike you are making a trade-off no matter how you do it. Good side is lower seat height, possibly better looks, and lower center of gravity for easier handling. Bad side is less travel for the rear wheel. You can compensate for less travel by getting stiffer shocks, but that equals a harsher ride. Or you can live with the fact that you will bottom out more frequently. These things are all multiplied for the person on the back when riding two up. It never bothered me and I always liked a lowered ride. My OL used to complain about it all the time. Just be aware of these things and expect them.
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Makes sense to me what you said...think I may go for the Progressive 412's with the heavy duty springs as they are only about $20 more than the H-D lower shocks. We don't ride far, fast or over bumpy roads so I'm assuming there won't be much of a problem with bottoming out (hopefully!)
Will I still need the H-D preload wrench to adjust the preload on the Progressives if I want/need to?
Tom
Will I still need the H-D preload wrench to adjust the preload on the Progressives if I want/need to?
Tom
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You could also try looking at the other end if all you want to do is lower the bike. Just by changing out the 21 inch tire/rim for a 19 inch tire/rim - You will also lower the bike almost an inch....
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