stock shocks 12" or 13"

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Jul 13, 2008 | 08:30 PM

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stock shocks 12" or 13"

I have a 2007 Roadking Classic. In the Drag Specialties 08 "Fatbook" it says the stock
shocks are 12"
I measured the ones on my bike and they are 13" from center to center of the bolts
I bought the bike used, anyone know what they are supposed to be 12" or 13"?

Jul 13, 2008 | 09:35 PM

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12 on the 08 model.&nbsp\\; I put 12 1/2 on to give me a little softer ride.

Jul 13, 2008 | 11:49 PM

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Do you think the Penske shocks are worth the money

Jul 14, 2008 | 02:11 AM

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12 on road king custom and street glide. 13 others.

Jul 14, 2008 | 08:10 AM

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Penske and Ohlins shocks are worth every penny if you can afford them.

I had Ohlins replacement on my Ninja 'back in the day'. Paid about $600 for the rear and it was a nite and day improvement.

They are on my future 'to add' list for my SG.

Jul 14, 2008 | 08:38 AM

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Penske and Ohlins shocks are worth every penny if you can afford them.

I had Ohlins replacement on my Ninja 'back in the day'. Paid about $600 for the rear and it was a nite and day improvement.

They are on my future 'to add' list for my SG.

Both are good shocks, the problem lies that you only needed 1 shock for your Ninja. Your SG needs 2. I did a deal with Penske when Eric &amp\\; myself developed them, allowing us to offer for one year the price you see on my web site. People do not realize a single Penske or Ohlins shock now costs in excess or $750/each. We are also a Ohlins &amp\\; YSS distributer/service center but the problem lies the Ohlins come only one way and if you need to re-spring and re-valve for your application it costs. $400/re-valve and about $90/each spring. The shock is the same for all models except for the extras, body size, and connecting ends.