Replacement Shocks on a 09 Road King

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Dec 6, 2009 | 06:39 AM

Flashman 22

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Replacement Shocks on a 09 Road King

Just curious, has anyone used the replacement rear air shock from HD for an 09 RK, the discription says that it lowers the rear by 3/4" seat height without compromising the the ride. Thanks

Dec 6, 2009 | 07:40 AM

harleyguy99

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I used them on my 2010 electraglide Classic. They lowered the bike as stated but the best bang for the buck was changing to the reach seat as it put my feet flat on the ground.

Dec 6, 2009 | 09:18 AM

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Just curious, has anyone used the replacement rear air shock from HD for an 09 RK, the discription says that it lowers the rear by 3/4" seat height without compromising the the ride. Thanks

Find someone with an 09 or 10 Street Glide or Road Glide Custom and trade with them. I'm sure one of those guys whats a little cushier ride and that way you'll only be out shipping money. If your still riding, hopefully you can find someone who's done for the year and have them send first.

Dec 6, 2009 | 09:39 AM

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Looks like Harleyguy, has them and is happy with the ride and the seat level is lower. I'm going a head with the replacement shock.

Thank you

Dec 6, 2009 | 07:33 PM

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My 07 RKCustom came stock with the lowered rear shocks the ride is ok, I also lowered the front when I put on chrome fork lowers and still rides good not BMW great. I think the bike handles as good or better then when it was stock. JMO