New shock decision
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From: El Paso Tx
New shock decision
I'm ready to swap my stock shocks for a set of progressive 444's for my XL1200C I've read every thread that has come thru. My question is size. I'm 5'-8" 190 and would like to lower a bit. I've seen where 11" would lower but I would get better ride upsizing to 12.5" length. I ride 2 up occasional with my wife 175 any opinions
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From: Beaverton
I don't know about the lowering part but I've had two sets of Progressives, okay shocks but IMO you are better off with Ohlins from Motorcyclemetal.com Howard knows how to set up a shock that actually works for less than you might think.
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He also sells JRI now, both brands will knock spots off the rest, especially when carrying the most important passenger in the World! Don't scrimp, buy once.
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From: Colonial Beach, Virginia
BZ, I'm 5' 9" and 196, I too have a 1200-C. I run Progressive 13.5" 440 standards and a Sundowner seat. I can stand at a red light and easily clear the seat. Remember that the longer shocks raise the bike slightly less than half the additional length. I installed LAChopper lowering blocks at first but they place the lower shock pivot point behind the axle making for a choppy ride on small bumps even with the quality ride offered by the 440's. The lowering blocks lay on a shelf no longer used.
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