Different Suspension On Street Glide
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From: South Jersey
RE: Different Suspension On Street Glide
Those SG shocks are back breakers! I ordered a pair of 13" Progressive shocks. They are being installed tomorrow.At one time I had a pair of 13" air shocks that were removed from an Ultra. I bought them on Ebay for $50. What a great ride but I was having trouble with a wobble and thought those shocks may have been defective so I re-installed the original SG shocks. It proved not to be the shocks. Instead of putting the Ultra shocks back on I decided to upgrade to the Progressive's. I'll give a report after a few miles of riding.
Incidently, the 13" air shocks from the Ultra are available if anyone is interested.
Frank
Incidently, the 13" air shocks from the Ultra are available if anyone is interested.
Frank
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From: Southeast Wisconsin
RE: Different Suspension On Street Glide
Some great advice here, thanks to all! I plan on doing something this fall when I have a little time. I'll report my findings at that time.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: IL
RE: Different Suspension On Street Glide
thats the first thing i noticed after installing 440's,was how the rear seemed planted to the road,no wobble at all.but now i feel how much the front end feels loose.going to install progressive springs in frontsoon.
Cruiser
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From: Folsom, CA
RE: Different Suspension On Street Glide
ORIGINAL: iclick
Do a search on "Progressive 440" and you'll find lots of info. Basically, here are some options:
1. 13" (standard) FLH shocks. Will improve ride but raise the rear.
2. 13" shocks with 1" lowering kit (e.g., Burly Brand). Other kits on Ebay, most claiming no decrease in suspension travel and the price is right (~$100). I had White Bros. (now Burly Brand) on my '96 RK and never had a problem. Ride was as good as stock.
3. Progressive 440 or Works Performance shocks. Even 12" will help, but 12½" is a good compromise. I installed the 12½ 440's on my SG and like the results, but make sure you get the right spring rate for your body and cargo weight (standard or heavy-duty). Best to call Progressive for a recommendation.
4. Various aftermarket air-suspension shocks. I have no experience with these, but they are all expensive.
ORIGINAL: solorider
Thinking about doing something different on the rear of my SG in an effort to smooth out the ride and add some more suspension travel. Has anybody done this?
Thinking about doing something different on the rear of my SG in an effort to smooth out the ride and add some more suspension travel. Has anybody done this?
1. 13" (standard) FLH shocks. Will improve ride but raise the rear.
2. 13" shocks with 1" lowering kit (e.g., Burly Brand). Other kits on Ebay, most claiming no decrease in suspension travel and the price is right (~$100). I had White Bros. (now Burly Brand) on my '96 RK and never had a problem. Ride was as good as stock.
3. Progressive 440 or Works Performance shocks. Even 12" will help, but 12½" is a good compromise. I installed the 12½ 440's on my SG and like the results, but make sure you get the right spring rate for your body and cargo weight (standard or heavy-duty). Best to call Progressive for a recommendation.
4. Various aftermarket air-suspension shocks. I have no experience with these, but they are all expensive.
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RE: Different Suspension On Street Glide
ORIGINAL: solorider
No need to flame me for being a wuss (
), I bought the SG for the nakedness of the bike
No need to flame me for being a wuss (
), I bought the SG for the nakedness of the bike
.With as many people as want lower dressers, you should be able to trade your shocks for some standard ones and not have any expense at all.
Bill
