Looking for shock length advice
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Tourer
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From: Clawson, Michigan
Just about to order - I think I'm going to go with 12.5"s. Everyone's input is awesome and really helpful. I did read the following on the Progressive website though and wondered if there's anything else I should be thinking about:
"Before purchasing longer than stock shocks, confirm that your wheel travel can be extended without causing clearance issues such as, swingarm/axle to exhaust contact as well as chain/belt guard contact."
Anyone have any input on this? I don't imagine there's anything else to do other than swap out the shocks, but will I need to adjust tension on the drive belt or anything else?
"Before purchasing longer than stock shocks, confirm that your wheel travel can be extended without causing clearance issues such as, swingarm/axle to exhaust contact as well as chain/belt guard contact."
Anyone have any input on this? I don't imagine there's anything else to do other than swap out the shocks, but will I need to adjust tension on the drive belt or anything else?
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I find that warning funny, as the most likely scenario is owners fitting shorter shocks, which are far more likely to cause interference problems! I have 13" shocks, with no clearance problems.
Just curious, are you going to change the shocks in the front or adjust the sag?
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From: Ball Ground, GA
Good thread here.
I have an 04 1200c and am putting the SE heavy fork oil in this weekend. I have a set of standard 13" shocks I got off ebay that I thought about putting on too.
90% of my riding is solo, some with wife 2 up. I'm 150lb, she's 120lb. Will I be throwing off the geometry by going taller in the rear and keeping the stock front with just the new oil? I don't want to get a too-twitchy bike.
I have an 04 1200c and am putting the SE heavy fork oil in this weekend. I have a set of standard 13" shocks I got off ebay that I thought about putting on too.
90% of my riding is solo, some with wife 2 up. I'm 150lb, she's 120lb. Will I be throwing off the geometry by going taller in the rear and keeping the stock front with just the new oil? I don't want to get a too-twitchy bike.
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From: Bedford UK
Good thread here.
I have an 04 1200c and am putting the SE heavy fork oil in this weekend. I have a set of standard 13" shocks I got off ebay that I thought about putting on too.
90% of my riding is solo, some with wife 2 up. I'm 150lb, she's 120lb. Will I be throwing off the geometry by going taller in the rear and keeping the stock front with just the new oil? I don't want to get a too-twitchy bike.
I have an 04 1200c and am putting the SE heavy fork oil in this weekend. I have a set of standard 13" shocks I got off ebay that I thought about putting on too.
90% of my riding is solo, some with wife 2 up. I'm 150lb, she's 120lb. Will I be throwing off the geometry by going taller in the rear and keeping the stock front with just the new oil? I don't want to get a too-twitchy bike.
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I think I'm going to just do the shocks first and see what I think. If I don't like how the front is after that, I can get the fronts in a week, so we'll see what happens.
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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh
Did you try Googling "progressive 412-4064B"?
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I did, but nobody was as cheap as DK. But I just did it again and found that Amazon is selling them for the same price ($219) through Powersport Superstore - funny how that works (they're $269 if you go directly to their website).
Ordered - be here in 3-5 days!
Thanks cHarley!
Ordered - be here in 3-5 days!
Thanks cHarley!