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Mar 29, 2018 | 11:33 AM

#11

67Shuv

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From: SETx

Which Monroe shocks? And on what bike?

Mar 29, 2018 | 04:26 PM

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robertf1074

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From: Huntinton NY

What I am looking for at only 5’7” even with my boots I am just flat foot. This makes backing the bike up difficult and also little uncomfortable when coming to a stop. If I had the money I would have gotten the lower model but buying this used with so low miles the price sold me. I thought about getting a different seat but when I sat on the factory lower model the seat was not as comfortable. Factory rear shocks are 13 inches and I am hoping that the 12” shocks will be just what I need.

Mar 29, 2018 | 06:56 PM

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flanigans45

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From: Waynesville Mo.

Are they air shocks. Contact me maybe I can help you out. I have A set of 12 " HD air Shocks I don't need.

Mar 30, 2018 | 06:31 AM

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grbrown

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Originally Posted by robertf1074

You're slightly taller than me and I've never been able to flat-foot my Glide, with both feet. Backing-up from the saddle for the likes of us is pretty dodgy and best done off the bike. To gain a better footing consider having your current seat modified around the nose of the seat, which should help your legs get down to the ground more easily.

Mar 30, 2018 | 08:07 AM

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purpledeuce

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I’ve got a stock set of 12” shocks from a 17 street glide if you’re interested

Apr 1, 2018 | 08:19 AM

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ChromeJunkie

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From: West Texas Sandhills

I know that we are talking about lowering touring bikes, but I lowered on Heritage Classic about a year ago and the ride quality is much worse. It lets me feel every little bump in the road and I really have to watch it when cornering. Like a few above has stated above, try using a different seat first. It’s also less expensive.

May 1, 2020 | 11:46 PM

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jimbob421

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From: West Monroe,La

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Originally Posted by Tarkus60

I installed these https://www.progressivesuspension.co...tra-low-shocks

My first ride I liked them. But the I have not been 2 up yet. The weather will not cooperate.

those shocks look good.

May 2, 2020 | 06:50 AM

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decencyxdefied

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From: new caney, tx

Alright Jimbobcooter. We don't ressurect old threads around these here parts..itll learn ya

Feb 25, 2021 | 09:34 AM

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Retrop

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Quote:

Originally Posted by grbrown

Some touring models come from the factory with shorter rear shocks, so it is not necessary to also shorten the front, however ride quality may well suffer and stock full length shocks are bad enough! Much better to avoid reducing height if possible.

Oh how very, very true this is. Harley touring bikes are notorious for have very little travel in the rear shocks anyway. So the Road Glide Special and the Street Glide Special will have 1" shorter shocks mounted at the factory. These models are called "slammed", which means lowered. Most riders end up going with aftermarket rear shocks because of the harsh rides that the OEM slammed shocks deliver.