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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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what is the lowist rebound/height shock you can fit to a 04 sportster with out hitting rear wheel when riding
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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Can say from experience 11.5" Progressives will work on a 04 but unless are inseam challenged would recommend a little more .. I ended up going with 12.5"s a year later and sold my 11.5's fairly easily as they are in demand..
 
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I would say 11.5 but im no expert
 
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That's depends alot on the weight(s) of the rider/passenger, but 11.5" is safe with the stock rear tire unless the load is 250+ lbs, and you're talking about using something better than the junk HD shocks.
 
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