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Old May 31, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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Does anyone know what the lowered height would be if I were to go from a stock electra glide suspension to a Progressive 412 in any of the heights offered 11.5 12 12.5 or 13??
 
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Old May 31, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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I would not go any shorter then 12.5" or you will kill your ride. Thats what I run and my bike is low. I run a Road glide seat that sits me lower then stock also.
 
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Old May 31, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by phartung
Does anyone know what the lowered height would be if I were to go from a stock electra glide suspension to a Progressive 412 in any of the heights offered 11.5 12 12.5 or 13??
Go with the 940s you can adjust from 13" down to 12" depending on your riding conditions. I run then and they are great.
 
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