Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

lower

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 10:11 AM
  #1  
insider's Avatar
insider
Thread Starter
|
Stage II
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From:
Default lower

I want to lower my 883. Anyone have any recommendations for shocks?
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 10:12 AM
  #2  
Biker Trash's Avatar
Biker Trash
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,192
Likes: 2
From: Metro Milwaukee, WI
Default RE: lower

Progressive 412's
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 10:41 AM
  #3  
WVICEMAN's Avatar
WVICEMAN
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 633
Likes: 1
From: Sterling Heights, MI
Default RE: lower

Licks Cycles sales a 10" shock for lowering your Sportster. Below is the link.

http://www.lickscycles.com/catalog/p...oducts_id=1090
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 11:26 AM
  #4  
WVHogRider's Avatar
WVHogRider
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,525
Likes: 8
From: Wheeling, WV
Default RE: lower

Depends on how low you want to go, and how rough of a ride you like! Progressive 412's, Lick's Short Shocks, or Strut's if you want to hard tail it, (with either Lick's "Not Shock's" or a custom strut).

A lot of people prefer the Progressive's 11" eye to eye cause it lowers the rear a little, but still a comfortable ride.
I and others preferred to really lower the rear on our scoots, and went with the Lick's 10" shocks.
It all depends on what you want out of your ride!
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 12:14 PM
  #5  
WVICEMAN's Avatar
WVICEMAN
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 633
Likes: 1
From: Sterling Heights, MI
Default RE: lower

WVHoghrider,

Where ya from in WV? I'm originally from Greenbrier County.
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 02:27 PM
  #6  
HDHornet's Avatar
HDHornet
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,441
Likes: 0
From: Niagara Falls, Ontario
Default RE: lower

I have 11" Progressive 412 heavey duty shocks on mine. Don't think I would want to go any lower.
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 04:12 PM
  #7  
Dorkman's Avatar
Dorkman
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 5,578
Likes: 4
From: Northern California
Default RE: lower

You will likely get may 412 recommendations...for good reason.
 
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 04:41 PM
  #8  
insider's Avatar
insider
Thread Starter
|
Stage II
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: lower

What is your seat height now?
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Oct 31, 2007 | 05:06 PM
  #9  
HDHornet's Avatar
HDHornet
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,441
Likes: 0
From: Niagara Falls, Ontario
Default RE: lower

Aproximately 2" lower than stock.
 
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2007 | 10:56 AM
  #10  
WVHogRider's Avatar
WVHogRider
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,525
Likes: 8
From: Wheeling, WV
Default RE: lower

Not to hijack, but
ORIGINAL: WVICEMAN
WVHoghrider,
Where ya from in WV? I'm originally from Greenbrier County.
Northern Panhadle of WV. Wheeling, WV area. We PM'd each other a couple times a while back about it I thought.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Z3ro1983
Sportster Models
7
Jan 22, 2016 05:35 AM
WVICEMAN
General Harley Davidson Chat
6
Dec 21, 2012 06:58 PM
fcast4
Sportster Models
8
Nov 28, 2012 07:21 PM
jjpish
Sportster Models
8
Jul 11, 2012 09:36 AM
MNrider
Dyna Glide Models
7
Aug 7, 2008 11:20 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:55 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE