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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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I have a 2000 1200c, and i just received a pair of Ultima narrow shocks designed for 88-99 softail. ive adjusted the ride height but they have NO spring rebound..its like riding a rigid;;;whats am i doin wrong???
 
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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I'm sorry but...you're joking, right?

I could be wrong, but...you can't use softail shocks on a sportster. Sportys use spring type shocks like the dynas and touring models. the softail shock is an entirely different mechanism...it PULLS for absorption while the sporty shocks compress for absorption

I think you're pullin our chain
 
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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i ordered them from demon cycles, they said they would work....well i feel rather retarded....lol
 
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 12:33 AM
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demon cycles!

****ing IDIOTS

those dipshits told you that SOFTAIL shocks would work on a SPORTSTER?

Someone needs to go down to Pompano Beach and give them a good "talking to."

No, man...softail shocks will not work on a sportster.

What ********.
 
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