Rear Suspension...??
Rear Suspension...??
I may look in to slamming my bike this winter. How low can I go with the rear end before I need to change the jiffy stand...or do I only need to change it if I lower the front end too...?? Also, what is the best aftermarket rear suspension out there...Progressive is the name that constantly comes up whenever I search for info. Are there any other brands that I should be considering...?? Pictures help too....thanks.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Wheeling, WV
RE: Rear Suspension...??
I believe 10" shocks or struts is as low as you can go. I, and others, have used the 10" Lick's Short Shocks. You can see pictures of them on LicksCycle.com. I believe there's also another company that has the 10" shocks, but can't remember the name. Do a search in the sportster section, and you should find numerous threads concerning lowering a sporty that lists all kinds of info.
Here's mine with the Lick's in the HDF Photo Gallery...https://www.hdforums.com/albumphoto....&apage=159
Here's mine with the Lick's in the HDF Photo Gallery...https://www.hdforums.com/albumphoto....&apage=159
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Portland Oregon
RE: Rear Suspension...??
Not sure whatyour going after here but I did some lowering with some blocks.
Heres my link with a few pics...scroll to the bottom after linking up.
http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ing-cheap.html
Heres my link with a few pics...scroll to the bottom after linking up.
http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ing-cheap.html
Former Sponsor
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Davie, FL
RE: Rear Suspension...??
Let me understand you. You want to slam the bike but yet you wish the best suspension out there? My question to you is when slaming your bike, you loose travel. We make the best rear shocks for a Harley bar none. we are also a service center for Ohlins, also the top of the line. If you slam a shock you are defeting the purpose of a shock. You may wish to go with an air shock that is of top quality for your purpose. One of the few quality posters here have a set of these premium shocks for sale. His name is Bryan TTM
These are the best out there. you can do a search to contact him under the contact member or member search option on the front page. If you wish some free insite into suspension give me a call toll free.
These are the best out there. you can do a search to contact him under the contact member or member search option on the front page. If you wish some free insite into suspension give me a call toll free.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Wheeling, WV
RE: Rear Suspension...??
ORIGINAL: Chad1200
I may look in to slamming my bike this winter. How low can I go with the rear end before I need to change the jiffy stand...or do I only need to change it if I lower the front end too...?? Also, what is the best aftermarket rear suspension out there...Progressive is the name that constantly comes up whenever I search for info. Are there any other brands that I should be considering...?? Pictures help too....thanks.
I may look in to slamming my bike this winter. How low can I go with the rear end before I need to change the jiffy stand...or do I only need to change it if I lower the front end too...?? Also, what is the best aftermarket rear suspension out there...Progressive is the name that constantly comes up whenever I search for info. Are there any other brands that I should be considering...?? Pictures help too....thanks.
Oh, and consider all brands of shocks and buy whatthe shocks that will match your style of riding, needs, price, etc....Just ride.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Boise Idaho
RE: Rear Suspension...??
My wifes bike (2003 883 Custom)has 10 3/4 shocks and a 1" lowering kit and it worked but you had to be careful where and how you parked it. I just put a Hugger stand on it and now she can park it anyplace she wants.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Niagara Falls, Ontario
RE: Rear Suspension...??
I have 11" Progressive Heavy Duty shocks on mine and a Lepera seat, I don't think I would want to be any lower.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: SB, Indiana
RE: Rear Suspension...??
ORIGINAL: HDHornet
I have 11" Progressive Heavy Duty shocks on mine and a Lepera seat, I don't think I would want to be any lower.
I have 11" Progressive Heavy Duty shocks on mine and a Lepera seat, I don't think I would want to be any lower.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: SB, Indiana
RE: Rear Suspension...??
ORIGINAL: HDHornet
No I like it the way it is, so I left it alone.
No I like it the way it is, so I left it alone.