12' to 13" shocks on a 2015 Road Glide Special
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12' to 13" shocks on a 2015 Road Glide Special
Just thought I would put this out there incase anyone else was looking to do the same thing. I just went to 13" Legend Revo-A in the rear from my factory 12" premium hand adjustable. I actullty didn't mind the stiff ride on the factory shocks (maybe I didn't know any better) but my wife hated the ride! she complained about bottoming out and just feeling like she could feel every little pepble on the road. So after doing a little research and some HDForum help, I decided to go with the 13" shock. I was very concerned about ride height since I am not very tall.
Here is a measurement from the top of the frame with the 12" factory shocks, it was 24.5" and as you know sags about 1/8" after you sit on it.
Here is the same measurement after the 13" Revo-A's are installed...about 25.25"
And now after the rider weight is on the bike...pretty close to 24.5"...just like the factory...only more travel now.
I did a quick ride today and they feel pretty good. I will updated again once I get a long ride in and adjust them more if needed. Just thought I would share this info to others who may be looking into going with a 13" shock and ride height is a concern...for these shocks it is not a issue, as with others I'm sure.
I also wanted to say Thank you to Streetrunner for all the help!
Here is a measurement from the top of the frame with the 12" factory shocks, it was 24.5" and as you know sags about 1/8" after you sit on it.
Here is the same measurement after the 13" Revo-A's are installed...about 25.25"
And now after the rider weight is on the bike...pretty close to 24.5"...just like the factory...only more travel now.
I did a quick ride today and they feel pretty good. I will updated again once I get a long ride in and adjust them more if needed. Just thought I would share this info to others who may be looking into going with a 13" shock and ride height is a concern...for these shocks it is not a issue, as with others I'm sure.
I also wanted to say Thank you to Streetrunner for all the help!
Last edited by N2HighVoltage; 08-07-2016 at 07:56 AM.
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Good choice...I almost went with the #2 Adjustable's myself.
Last edited by N2HighVoltage; 08-07-2016 at 07:53 AM.
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