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From: Huntinton NY
What I am looking for at only 57 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.
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What I am looking for at only 57 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.
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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.
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From: West Monroe,La
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.
My first ride I liked them. But the I have not been 2 up yet. The weather will not cooperate.
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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.
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