Replacement Shocks
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Replacement Shocks
In an effort to try and lower my new Street Glide I bought a set of lowering blocks off the internet. In the lowest hole I got an extra 1" out of the suspension at the seat. But....I scrubbed the tire in the fender on rolling type bumps. I was wondering if I went to a shorter shock if that would help me instead of the lowering blocks. The shorter shock would keep the shock position the same as stock plus if I go with Progressive 412's I can adjust the pre-load on the springs. I can get 11" or 11.5" progressive shocks. Can anyone of you guys give me any help here with some shorter shock experience on a Street Glide.
Thx..
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Thx..
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From: Tomball Texas
RE: Replacement Shocks
Well I have just gone through the EXACT thing. I had put on a lowering kit 1.25" and kept hitting the tire on underside of the fender (I put 30PSI on the air shocks and ride single). So I purchased Progressive 440 shocks 11.5" (standard on the RG is 12"). I have had them for about 30 days. Still bottom out - so I keep adjusting the "firmness" and I think I about have it. However remember I ride single, I have no idea what would happen if I had a passenger.
I will say that the 440s have a much better ride than the Harley shocks.
I will say that the 440s have a much better ride than the Harley shocks.
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RE: Replacement Shocks
What is the difference between the 412"s and the 440 series. Is there any benefit to either series.
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RE: Replacement Shocks
I had the same problem with the air ride and lowering blocks,I also think that Harley has one of the worst air rides ever built I have had Goldwings and a RSTD Yamaha they both road like a dream compared to the HD...Don't get me wrong I love my Harley, but like some other things they could learn some things from the Jap's...So I went to the 412 progressive and it has been great now for two years...I have the 412's and a buddy of mine bought the 440's and we switch bikes now and then, neither of us can tell a difference other than he bitches every time he rides mine about the price difference he payed... But it won't be as soft a ride with the progressive but I think my bike handles much better the the stock junk thatit came with....just my 2 cents....Jer
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RE: Replacement Shocks
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In an effort to try and lower my new Street Glide I bought a set of lowering blocks off the internet. In the lowest hole I got an extra 1" out of the suspension at the seat. But....I scrubbed the tire in the fender on rolling type bumps. I was wondering if I went to a shorter shock if that would help me instead of the lowering blocks. The shorter shock would keep the shock position the same as stock plus if I go with Progressive 412's I can adjust the pre-load on the springs. I can get 11" or 11.5" progressive shocks. Can anyone of you guys give me any help here with some shorter shock experience on a Street Glide.
Thx..
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In an effort to try and lower my new Street Glide I bought a set of lowering blocks off the internet. In the lowest hole I got an extra 1" out of the suspension at the seat. But....I scrubbed the tire in the fender on rolling type bumps. I was wondering if I went to a shorter shock if that would help me instead of the lowering blocks. The shorter shock would keep the shock position the same as stock plus if I go with Progressive 412's I can adjust the pre-load on the springs. I can get 11" or 11.5" progressive shocks. Can anyone of you guys give me any help here with some shorter shock experience on a Street Glide.
Thx..
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