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Old Nov 12, 2018 | 07:29 PM
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Trying to lower the seat height on my Road King on a budget. I currently have the stock air shocks, which I think are 13".

Would 12" adjustable shocks from a 2017 Street Glide Special be a better choice over the Low Profle Air Shocks Harley sells?

I can pick up either set for $100.
 
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Get the 12" off the SG. Much better choice imo, and $100 is a great deal.
 
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Originally Posted by sixgun95
Get the 12" off the SG. Much better choice imo, and $100 is a great deal.
Any idea if they are in fact 12" stock on the 2017? I saw Harley sells a "standard" and "low" version but not 100% sure what comes stock.
 
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Standards are 13, "low"'s and SG's are 12.
 
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I would think the first question would be, what year is YOUR bike?
 
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Originally Posted by perki48
I would think the first question would be, what year is YOUR bike?
09, so I have the 13"
 
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Originally Posted by slodsm
Standards are 13, "low"'s and SG's are 12.
Sweet, I'll grab them. The seller wasn't sure.
 
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Is there any difference between the 12" Premium Hand Adjustable and the 12" "Low" Hand Adjustable shocks?
I noticed the "Low" shocks had "Low" stamped on the bottom, where the others did not.
 
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Originally Posted by TheGrandPoohBah
Is there any difference between the 12" Premium Hand Adjustable and the 12" "Low" Hand Adjustable shocks?
I noticed the "Low" shocks had "Low" stamped on the bottom, where the others did not.
I thought they were the same thing, just two different heights you could buy.
 
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Originally Posted by Torpedo1


I thought they were the same thing, just two different heights you could buy.
Of the two 12" shocks mentioned, one says "Premium" and the other just says "Low". Just curious if there is any difference in performance.
 
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