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

 

10", but they'll ride like ****. You might wanna go with 11's or 11.5's and a set of 1" or 1.5" lowering blocks.

 

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

 

Would the 11" shocks be any problem with 2 up riding?

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

NA7A,
Which lowering blocks do you have and do you do much 2 up riding?
Thanks

 

I have 11" progressives and white bros. blocks-----but I don't ride 2 up

I don't need it that low--just like the look of it

 

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.