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From: SoCal
maybe I was unclear when i say the travel is compromised- i am comparing the 12" to 13" showa air shocks.
12" shocks have 1.75 inches of travel from stop to stop
the 13's have an additional inch of travel- that allows the dampening to occur over a longer distance and over more time- this results is a smoother ride and the shocks are more likely to ride in the areas between stops, less likely to "top out" or "bottom out".
that gives you an idea of what to expect when comparing 12" to 13" showa air shocks.
I would extrapolate that the 12" hand adjustables would have a similar deficiency compared to the 13" hand adjustables ( which i am now running) as any damping has to happen sooner and in less distance.
Mike
12" shocks have 1.75 inches of travel from stop to stop
the 13's have an additional inch of travel- that allows the dampening to occur over a longer distance and over more time- this results is a smoother ride and the shocks are more likely to ride in the areas between stops, less likely to "top out" or "bottom out".
that gives you an idea of what to expect when comparing 12" to 13" showa air shocks.
I would extrapolate that the 12" hand adjustables would have a similar deficiency compared to the 13" hand adjustables ( which i am now running) as any damping has to happen sooner and in less distance.
Mike
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
right but if you are going to spend money..think about getting more travel
take off 13" air shocks are cheap...and you can sell your 12's and end up about even.
you may just find that a solution to your problem.
shock swap takes 20 minutes.
don;t forget that belt tension must be checked/adjusted anytime rear suspension is changed
mike
take off 13" air shocks are cheap...and you can sell your 12's and end up about even.
you may just find that a solution to your problem.
shock swap takes 20 minutes.
don;t forget that belt tension must be checked/adjusted anytime rear suspension is changed
mike
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