Roadking rear shocks for sportster
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Annapolis, MD
I put the lower ones on my Iron, no washers needed for the left side, 4 washers needed for the right side (2 upper/2 lower) to clear the upper belt guard. Even with the lower shocks it raised the rear up just a tad and rides so nice now.
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Annapolis, MD
bently_owner: Mine are p/n: 54661-02A, 11 3/4" eye to eye.
ericb445: Thanks! So far I run 0psi solo riding (175lbs.) and 10psi for 2 up riding and it's very nice. My shocks came with the bungs in them so I went to Napa Auto Parts and got 2 Industrial Tank Valve's (p/n: 90-294) from their Tire Hardware section. I use my mountain bike shock pump to pump them up.
Any other questions just lemme know.
ericb445: Thanks! So far I run 0psi solo riding (175lbs.) and 10psi for 2 up riding and it's very nice. My shocks came with the bungs in them so I went to Napa Auto Parts and got 2 Industrial Tank Valve's (p/n: 90-294) from their Tire Hardware section. I use my mountain bike shock pump to pump them up.
Any other questions just lemme know.
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Springfield, Illinois
bently_owner: Mine are p/n: 54661-02A, 11 3/4" eye to eye.
ericb445: Thanks! So far I run 0psi solo riding (175lbs.) and 10psi for 2 up riding and it's very nice. My shocks came with the bungs in them so I went to Napa Auto Parts and got 2 Industrial Tank Valve's (p/n: 90-294) from their Tire Hardware section. I use my mountain bike shock pump to pump them up.
Any other questions just lemme know.
ericb445: Thanks! So far I run 0psi solo riding (175lbs.) and 10psi for 2 up riding and it's very nice. My shocks came with the bungs in them so I went to Napa Auto Parts and got 2 Industrial Tank Valve's (p/n: 90-294) from their Tire Hardware section. I use my mountain bike shock pump to pump them up.
Any other questions just lemme know.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 436
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From: Illinois
+1 on the low profile shocks. They look a lot better than the standard touring air shocks, but I am still trying to decide on whether or not to put my old air shocks off the Road King on or keep these. I think the standard air shocks ride better.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 636
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From: Illinois
here are my rk shocks on my bike. there is a before pic without lowering blocks, and an after pic with the lowering blocks.
i also threw in a pic of my amber leds, sry the pic isnt so great, u have to see it in person
i also threw in a pic of my amber leds, sry the pic isnt so great, u have to see it in person
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Annapolis, MD
BSW3 - I think they will fit your ride... maybe another board member can chime in to be sure... don't bother with the dealer... they will tell you they won't fit, LOL.
UPSBROWN - Your right, the standard ones (with more travel) will sit you up higher and should ride better too.
freekdawg1200 - I'm not sure if they will fit or not. The Progressive's not working for you? I have heard they aren't as soft as many would like.
Austen - Thanks for the pics! It's nice to see with and without the lowering blocks.
UPSBROWN - Your right, the standard ones (with more travel) will sit you up higher and should ride better too.
freekdawg1200 - I'm not sure if they will fit or not. The Progressive's not working for you? I have heard they aren't as soft as many would like.
Austen - Thanks for the pics! It's nice to see with and without the lowering blocks.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 160
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
Thanks for heads up guys. I bought a set of 09 Road Glide Shocks with under 200 miles for $100 off Craigslist. Slammed them on my 07 883L today and WOW
What a difference. I'm pushin 240 so, ba da da da daaa.......I'm lovin it!!!
What a difference. I'm pushin 240 so, ba da da da daaa.......I'm lovin it!!!