Progressive Shocks for the SuperLow
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Road Warrior
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Progressive Shocks for the SuperLow
Can anyone tell me which shock model is best for the 2011 SuperLow for riding comfort? While I am not having any problems with the stock shocks, I am planning on some real long rides in 2012 and want the bike set up for the best comfort.
I see where Progressive is having a special. If I purchase the shocks before year-end, they will throw in the front springs (stock or lowered). Not sure why I would want to change up the front springs but hey free and free.
Anyway, any help or assistance would be most welcome.
I see where Progressive is having a special. If I purchase the shocks before year-end, they will throw in the front springs (stock or lowered). Not sure why I would want to change up the front springs but hey free and free.
Anyway, any help or assistance would be most welcome.
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Oh...when you change the front springs, you will understand why you wanted to change them. I would just stick with the same length progressive shocks. The 440 progressive shocks will serve you well.
Road Captain
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If I'm not mistaken stock SL shocks are only 11 inches long, and even progressives at that length will not do much to make the bike more comfortable. I switched from stock 11in to 13in Progressives on my Low, made a huge difference in comfort on a rough road. Not sure if they will work on the SL. And they do raise the seat about an 1.25in to 1.5in.
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Road Warrior
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Thank you for the input. I did ask my wrench today and he said to forget the shocks due to my weight. He suggested if I want to smooth out the bike to just punch it out to a 1200. I think I may go that way in the future.
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What does engine displacement have to do with suspension? Find a new wrench.
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Road Warrior
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Unless you change something in your transmission (gear ratios) the same rpm will result in the same speed not matter what displacement you change it to.
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Yep. I keep intending to change out the front sprocket on my bike. But, it's so damn much fun with the extra power, and the 883 gearing. It's a real sleeper.
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My wife rides an 883 SL as well, I did a stage 1 for her, and the price tag was well below that of a 1200... She can do 100mph no problem, a 6th gear would be nice, but none the less the Stage 1 was definitely a better upgrade.
Now shocks on the other hand... I have read on here that some riders are putting E-Glide shocks on their Sporty's. I don't think there is any mod'n required, but you might want to look around to see what you can find.
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He is a bit knocked about at present, having come off his bike a week or so ago, but the man who can answer your prayers is HDF sponsor Howard of Motorcycle Metal, who will custom-build you some Ohlins to match your weight and riding requirements. Now THEY WILL smooth out your ride!