2012 FLHX Steet glide suspension

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Oct 31, 2018 | 02:13 PM

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toxicstang99

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Originally Posted by H92064

i believe you are correct that the SG comes with the 12” shock. As someone posted earlier, lowering the rear end via shorter shocks “will” result in sacrificed ride quality. The best touring shock length, in my humble opinion, is a 13” shock setup properly for your riding specifics, or the 14” Pro Action offered by forum sponsor DK Customs. These 2 lengths will offer the best ride quality, along with offering the most amount of shock travel.

If lowering the bike is absolutely needed due to being vertically or inseam challenged, the best option is replacing or reworking the seat.

it’s pure Vanity. I don’t want it to be slammed, but still want it to look cool. I can deal with a little bumpiness.

Nov 6, 2018 | 08:40 PM

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Wmbailey5

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I have Legends front (1 turn) and rear A’s set to my weight on my 2013 RKC and not impressed. Much better than stock but not what I was hoping for. I have a 2017 Ultra Limited and that takes the road issues more smoothly and less harsh than RKC.

Nov 7, 2018 | 11:03 AM

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pjb

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Originally Posted by cncmike

I like my progressive 444 shocks on my Streetglide. They absorb the bumps without bottoming out. You can buy them in multiple lengths and with 3 different springs. I have Progressive Mono tubes in the front. They are very stiff and I don’t know if they are much more comfortable than stock. But they handle well and eliminate brake dive.

Do you have the standard or lowered monotubes?
How many clips?
If lowering kit, which springs did you use?

Nov 16, 2018 | 06:05 PM

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GarBare

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From: Nebraska

My 2014 SGS is standard with 12". Progressive Suspensions 944 is supposed to give you good ride and set you 1" lower than stock. I don't want to lower my ride so I'm trying to decide between Progressive's 444 series and the Pro Action set.............decisions decisions lol.

Nov 16, 2018 | 06:50 PM

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skratch

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Originally Posted by toxicstang99

everything I’m reading says the standard size for SG is 12 inches. Is this not true? From what I understand the ultras are the ones that have 13 inch shocks and the standard SG’s have 12. Can anyone confirm?

Is lowering a SG as easy as just getting a shorter shock?

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Originally Posted by toxicstang99

it’s pure Vanity. I don’t want it to be slammed, but still want it to look cool. I can deal with a little bumpiness.

yes, the 12 inch shocks are what is stock on the street glides. you will get a better ride with the 13s. but you can keep it lowered some and get a decent ride. i put a set of ohlins from howard on. unsprung, they were 12-1/8 inch, but with the sag set, they are actually shorter than the stock 12s. and they have an extra inch of suspension travel which gives you greater comfort. i didn't pay much more for them than that set of 'used' bitubos further up the page.