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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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i ride 2006 flhx....
now i have some money to burn, im interested between 13" progressive rear shock or true dual header...
from u guys that have install 13" shock, any good feedback from this shock?? is it worth it?? make my lean angle better?? comfier???
also if u guys have use true dual , is it worth it buy the true dual header and install with SE slip on...?? any improvement on HP and TQ?? any negative feedback from make our bike become TD???

please help me man...

Thanks

Adhi, Indonesia
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Is there a reason you want to raise your bike? on the FLHX the stock shocks are 12 inches I just put 12 inch progressive 440's on my road king and put about 350 miles on it saturday 2 up, the ride was much better than stock. as far as as true duals I have had them at one time and went to 2-1 which to me was a much better increase in performance.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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the reason i want to change to 13" is i always scrape the foot boards when i lean the bike....and i have read in a thread that someone change their 12' into 13", and he get better handling and comfort....now im confused........u say 12" better handling...
btw thanks for your input ...
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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I bought the HD Progressive 440 for my 2006 FLHX and have been enjoying them. I bought them on ebay for about 388.00 from what I remember. I bought the 13 inch because I am a bigger guy. I really like the better ride and it handles in the curves much better.I always like to make comfort and handlingcome before performance. I added a True Track at the same time and between the both of themit hasmade a world of difference.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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Get the tru duals, you will love em. Be ready to have your bike retuned.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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I can't speak on the shock issue, but if you want improved HP and TQ go with a 2-1 exhaust and re-tune.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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Ya really don't want to raise you rear... Would consider the 12" Progressive's as they will improve your ride...

But for performance... TD are nice but 2into1 will give you a performance +
 
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