Roadking rear shocks for sportster

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Aug 7, 2009 | 11:14 PM

#11

Nonstop

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Can pick them up on ebay. Just a piece of metal that relocates the bottom mount for the shocks.

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Originally Posted by m3apx

What exactly is the 2" lowering kit and how does it work? I would like to put the RK shocks on my Nightster, since all the comments I've seen posted for this conversion are positive. But, I don't want to raise the rear end too much?

Aug 7, 2009 | 11:20 PM

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m3apx

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Originally Posted by Nonstop

Can pick them up on ebay. Just a piece of metal that relocates the bottom mount for the shocks.

Thank you - makes alot of sense. It just compresses the shock so that it is shorter. Thanks.

Aug 7, 2009 | 11:28 PM

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FatTony

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If they are for who I think they are for he may find them to be a bit stiff because he may be a bit too light for them. If these RK shocks are the stock length then I think they are 12.75" if memory serves me correctly. The only issue when you install them is spacing them so they clear the belt guard which will not be an issue in this case since he has removed the belt guard. I've looked into shocks quite a bit, i'll give you a call tomorrow and we can talk about it.

edit: If you need any spacers, I have some extra ones from my progressive 440's that i finally got around to installing.

Last edited by FatTony; Aug 7, 2009 at 11:30 PM.

Aug 7, 2009 | 11:40 PM

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UPSBROWN

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For the shocks to fit, you'll need 12 washers that you can pick up from any auto parts store. 3 on the top and 3 on the bottom of each side. If you need part #'s for the washers let me know and I'll get them for you.

Aug 8, 2009 | 02:00 PM

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Austen

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Not quite, as far as I know they're exactly the same as the Road Kings.You may be thinking the FLHX or Street Glide which has the 12" lowering or "profile" shocks.[/QUOTE]

im sorry, ur right. street glide is what i meant.

Aug 12, 2009 | 01:31 PM

#16

spike95

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I'm doing searches for good shocks to put on my (currently rigid) Sporty. Just wanted to say "nice ride" Austen.

Aug 12, 2009 | 03:13 PM

#17

Austen

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why thank you spike! i really like ur sig pic.

of coarse going from rigid to shocks is a huge improvement but i def suggest street glide air shocks. u can prolly get them used for 80 bucks or so.

Aug 16, 2009 | 09:41 PM

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airbagjay

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First post!!!

Whats up guys, just wanted to say thanks for all the info, I found some RK shocks new on Craigslist and wasnt sure if they would work or not but after I read this thread I picked them up. I don't think I will go with the lowering bracket though, I fabricate to pay the bills so I think I am going to move the mounts to the bottom of the swing arm which will be exactly the amount the RK shocks are longer! This will also give me a reason to smooth out the ugly welds on the swingarm and get rid of the ugly gloss paint. I'm stoked! I will post pics of the final product.