03 sportster what shocks to use
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From: manhattan beach
ha ha- you aren't going to like this one...
if you lower the bike, the ride is worse. looks better/ rides worse
mine is raised an inch in the back on custom built shocks. I stiffened the front a bit with slightly heavier shock oil. my bike rides perfectly... handles well and also is comfy on the big road and around town. I will get a pic so you can see the height diff (you cant really see it for an inch- but it doesn't have the lowered look, that's for sure)
if you lower the bike, the ride is worse. looks better/ rides worse
mine is raised an inch in the back on custom built shocks. I stiffened the front a bit with slightly heavier shock oil. my bike rides perfectly... handles well and also is comfy on the big road and around town. I will get a pic so you can see the height diff (you cant really see it for an inch- but it doesn't have the lowered look, that's for sure)
Last edited by wanabe; Jun 25, 2013 at 08:54 PM.
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From: Wheeling, WV
This question really depends on what shocks/shock length you have now. Different model sporties come with different shock lengths from the factory. You might have the 12.75" stock shocks from a Standard XL, or you might have the 11" shocks if it's a "Custom" model, or if you bought it used the previous owner may have already replaced the shocks with who knows what.
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