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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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I am purchasing an 2008 Street Glide and has seen some discussion on the reduced suspension travel. If this proves to be an issue, will the shocks for a RK with the increase travel fit and inprove the ride quality?
 
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Welcome Bruce!

Yes any of the touring shocks will bolt right up.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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thanks, are your supertrapps very load, I am looking for a deep sound but don't want to loose any more hearing.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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thanks, are your supertrapps very load, I am looking for a deep sound but don't want to loose any more hearing.
They were quiet, with the fullsac and thundermax they aint so quiet anymore.Not bad loud but a nice rummble!
 
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