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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Default RoadKing vs. RoadKing Custom shocks

Does anyone know the difference between the RK Shock 54565-97A,
and the RK Custom Shock 54565-97C?

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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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I believe the answer is; RK Custom shocks are shorter....by 1.5 inches (I think) 11" vs 12.5
 
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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I assume that's it. The Custom is lowered so it would make sense that the shocks are shorter.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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If you have the latest HD Catalog, you can look them up and actually see all the differences described in detail. In the back of the book every part number is listed in numerical sequence, and it's very easy to get a page number and check out the specifics. Hope this helps.
 
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