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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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Default What Length Progressive Shock Do I Need?

I have a 07 Sportster 1200R and am interested in maintaining the stock profile and height of the bike.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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Email Progressive and they will be glad to tell you which shock is the stock height.
 
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13" according to the manufacture:

http://www.progressivesuspension.com...mp;modelID=382
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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I think the stock shock length on 1200R's is 13.25. That means you will either have to choose progressive 13" or 13.5".
 
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