rear shock length
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Ding Ding, we have a winner. The RK Custom's were basically a Street Glide with a windshield, 12" air shocks were standard.
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Some say it does, I say it doesn't and that is from 3 FL's that I have extensive miles on them with shocks swapped up or down 1". I am running my 11 RK with 12" hand hand adjustable right now, belt adjustment was not needed. The actual change in the ride rise/lower is only about 5/8" with a 1 " shock change.
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Whenever I've changed things such as shocks I back off the belt. Does it NEED to be adjusted? The least you should do is to check belt tension and adjust if necessary.
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From: Penticton BC Canada
My 05 RK custom came with 12's from the factory.
If you are buying shocks to improve the ride, then buy 13's.
I have progressive 444 13.5" on the bike now.
Sorry, I can't give a ride report, I just did the Progressives over the winter.
The 13.5" required moving the mufflers a little bit, The 13" will bolt on without mods.
If you are buying shocks to improve the ride, then buy 13's.
I have progressive 444 13.5" on the bike now.
Sorry, I can't give a ride report, I just did the Progressives over the winter.
The 13.5" required moving the mufflers a little bit, The 13" will bolt on without mods.
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