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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 12:26 PM
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YEP. This is definitely going on the to do list! I will need a 1" lowering block because I am a short shat.

Thanks to everyone for all the good info.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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I have the Street Glide shocks on my nightster. Huge difference in ride. you can find the Street Glide shocks on ebay, ive noticed they tend to be a little more expensive than the RK shocks. I got mine off a forum member here. Check the touring section classified, you may find they there
 
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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Since you have to shim them out for clearance, do you need longer bolts?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 08:37 PM
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Found these lowering kits:
1.75": http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-75-...Q5fAccessories
1.00": http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-LOW...Q5fAccessories

Street Glide air shock links:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHROM...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harle...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2010-...Q5fAccessories
 
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SHOAT
Since you have to shim them out for clearance, do you need longer bolts?
nope same bolts, the "eye" at the top and bottom is fatter on the factory units
 
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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will227457,

Can you post a rear view pic of yours please? I looked at some chrome SG shocks for my XL1200C and they look pretty fat (diameter).

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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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I picked up a pair of RK lowering units (12") at a local swap meet for $100, brand new, still in the original packaging, unopened. Still have to install, but can't find the time.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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will227457,

Can you post a rear view pic of yours please? I looked at some chrome SG shocks for my XL1200C and they look pretty fat (diameter).

Thanks.

this is the side that matters, hard to see but there is a 1in gap between the belt guard and the shock, i don't think they are any fatter than the stock ones...just use washers or spacers on the eyes



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Sure hope they work better than they look.
 
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Can't wait to get my RK Shocks installed...
I have my 1.75" 'lowering kit' on order, headed this way, via USPS.
Gonna borrow a jack this week and hopefully have em on next weekend.


Anyone here tie the shocks together to equalize the pressure...?

Have access to Brass and Stainless tubing + all the fittings. Not sure how good i could make it look.
 
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