Alternative SG Shocks, Second Try
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 702
Likes: 2
From: Florida
Alternative SG Shocks, Second Try
Has anyone tried a longer shock with a lowering kit? Would this give me a shock with a longer stroke and therefore a better ride while retaining the stock appearance or would it be a Rube Goldberg way of screwing up the geometry of the suspension?
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,328
Likes: 15
From: Pacific Northwest
Got a bud that put a lowering kit on his '07 Standard and all it did was clank and rub the tire on the fender. He now has my stock SG shocks and suffers from no more clanging or rubbing. He says it seems to ride better. There are some 13" shocks out there that ride at the 12" height (sag set properly) if you're interested.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 323
Likes: 2
From: Central Pennsylvania
I just bought a set of 13" shocks off ebay and will be using my existing lowering kit the stock 12" SG shocks are to stiff for me and i have researched all other shocks i will try everthing till i get the ride i want this is a cheap way to try.
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 5,323
Likes: 37
From: NJ
I have yet to see a post about SG shocks where somebody say's "I got it!"....
I threw Progressive 440's on and it did stop the bottoming out and extention bump I used to get. Do I feel like I'm floating down the road...NO.
Does my *** hurt anymore once I go over 100 miles....No.
I know they are better than stock and they did eliminate a few problems I had, but I don't know if there is a softer ride out there to be had which will not reintoduce problems of the past.
I read posts from some other guys who have some older bikes and they swear that their bikes ride like Cadilacs...I believe they do too! I just can't afford to keep messing with shocks to find that perfect ride. I'm not sorry I bought the 440's...it's a good shock.
I threw Progressive 440's on and it did stop the bottoming out and extention bump I used to get. Do I feel like I'm floating down the road...NO.
Does my *** hurt anymore once I go over 100 miles....No.
I know they are better than stock and they did eliminate a few problems I had, but I don't know if there is a softer ride out there to be had which will not reintoduce problems of the past.
I read posts from some other guys who have some older bikes and they swear that their bikes ride like Cadilacs...I believe they do too! I just can't afford to keep messing with shocks to find that perfect ride. I'm not sorry I bought the 440's...it's a good shock.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 3,450
Likes: 4
From: El Cajon Ca.
I am running Progressive 412s at 12.5" w/hd springs. I love em. I had run the 440s on my last bike but these seem to ride softer. And yet they still give the bike the lowered look.
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 5,323
Likes: 37
From: NJ
Trending Topics
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 9,254
Likes: 283
From: Lake City, Florida (Native)
Had SG Shocks put on before took it out the Door New as part of the Sales Deal.. Lowered about 1 inch and flat footed firmly and also like the look as well have had no problems since Day 1... 20K on them now ..
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post