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lowering
Hey;
Lou here again with another beginner question. I have been blessed with short legs. and would like to lower my 2006 1200C a little. What is the shortest shock i can put on the rear with out worrying about the tire rubbing on the fender. And thanks for the answers to my other post
Lou
Lou here again with another beginner question. I have been blessed with short legs. and would like to lower my 2006 1200C a little. What is the shortest shock i can put on the rear with out worrying about the tire rubbing on the fender. And thanks for the answers to my other post
Lou
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From: Fort Worth, TX
RE: lowering
I've been blessed with short legs, too. I read your other post, and can guarantee you my legs are shorter than yours! 11" progressive 412 shocks and you'll be fine. I have 'em on my '07 Low, and that's pretty much all I need. 28" leg length, 26" inseam. I'm actually stretched out on thestandard forward controls, if that tells you how short my legs are.
Teek
Teek
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From: Fort Worth, TX
RE: lowering
Depends on the weight, really. Under 300 lbs. you shouldn't have a problem if you firm it up a bit. Don't expect any miracles in ride quality, though. I don't ride two up. the pillion and sissy bar are pretty much used as anchor points for the crap I occasionally put on it. I'm toting probably only about 40-50 lbs. max, and I only weigh about 140.
Teek
Teek
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RE: lowering
Get the 11" Progressive Heavy duty shocks and you wont have any problems with two up riding. You can also buy a new seat with a lower profile or shave down your stock one.
Tourer
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From: Portland Oregon
RE: lowering
Use lowering blocks, cheap (about $100) and you get to keep your stock shocks. If interested I will show some pics of mine on my 07/1200C, works and looks great.
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RE: lowering
MJK, I don't really need it any lower but it would be more comfortable. I installed a Sundowner seat around Christmas and it raised the seating positionabout an inch over the stock seat. I prefer the lower seat position of the stock seat but it wasn't very comfortable for the wife.