I have a 07 1200c, Ride 2 up almost all of the time. would a longer progressive shock help with the bottoming out and make the ride a little better? combined rider wgt is about 375lbs.
thanks for any help in advance,
Allen

 

Try the correct length with the heavy duty springs. The length does not determine the weight capacity of the shock.

 

I have 11.5" Progressive shocks on my nighster and when riding two up we weigh in about 350 lbs. I just adjusted the tension so it is the 2nd from the tightest setting. Don't have a problem bottoming out. These are the standard shocks, not the heavy duty ones.

 

I would recommend getting the air shocks from a touring model. The streetglide or aftermarket lowering shocks won't affect the ride height. But the ride is night and day difference. Put schrader valves in the shocks so you don't have the hoses to worry about trying to hide and you are good to go.

 

RK shocks, and never look back

 

YEP....what he said. Here ya go...check it out.


http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...d.php?t=597126

 

thanks for the heads up guys, a little more reading and I probely would have came acrossed it. I do love a project
Thanks again,
Allen and Carolyn

 

I did this to my roadster. Its AWESOME. I run 5psi when solo and up to 20 with the gf. It is great. I installed them in an hour and its one of the best mods I have done.

MH

 

Thanks to all that replied. I won a set of rk air shocks off ebay and now just have to wait for them to arrive...... wish i would have asked this question last year.....
again thanks
Allen and Carolyn

 

Congrats, They are great. I run them with 0 psi's in them.