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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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I bought 13" sportster shocks from a forum member here for like $25. They were off a 2003 sportster.

Even though they are crappy HD shocks, they are by FAR the best thing I have ever done to this bike. It cornered like **** all slammed, low bikes don't turn well at all.

Go to 12.5-13" rear shocks and you will see what I mean, its how the bike was really designed to sit.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by cripple
Y a I did my front already. Damper rods, racetech springs, intiminators. It rides extremely well now. I think I must be itching to have a project cause its been awhile haha.
You've blown it now! Both Race Tech and Ricor do a nice line in shocks that should compliment your front end. Shame on ya for thinking of anything else!
 
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Old Sep 17, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by cripple
well thanks for the help, Im just going to leave it. I am happy with it, this was just a idea to get every bit of ground clearance.
Change to larger diameter tire(s).
 
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