Lowering and comfortable ride ??

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Aug 2, 2010 | 03:34 PM

oscarg

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Lowering and comfortable ride ??

What shocks both lower and give comfortable ride I have read some threads and most talk about handling
I am not trying to keep up with the sport bikes but
Would like a ride close to as good as my 09 ultras factory
ride. Thanks
M

Aug 2, 2010 | 03:38 PM

JCleary

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Originally Posted by oscarg

Well, the Street Glide shocks will work. My buddy and I traded shocks when we first got our bikes. I now have the 13" and he has the 12".

I swear his bike rides smoother than mine, but it does bottom out more regularly. It's all a trade-off.

I'm looking hard at the Progressive 940's...

Aug 2, 2010 | 03:40 PM

tj316

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I run Progressive 940 shocks and the lowered monotube fork cartridges, nice ride and lower

Aug 2, 2010 | 03:42 PM

piasspj

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I have lowering blocks on my '08. IMO Ride quality is same as stock.

Aug 2, 2010 | 05:00 PM

oscarg

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I run Progressive 940 shocks and the lowered monotube fork cartridges, nice ride and lower

My wife is with me every other time I ride do I have change settings every time or
can I just leave it like I do with stock suspension?? also what about pulling a trailer ??

Aug 2, 2010 | 05:33 PM

mattman22033

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My 06 RG was lowered in the front and rear by the previous owner. Riding solo is ok but 2up sux. I am putting the monotubes in the front and 13" HD shocks on the rear.

Aug 2, 2010 | 05:42 PM

boom23

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Lowered bike and good (comfortable) ride are usually mutually exclusive...

I am not sure if your goal is looks or lowered seat height. If it's looks, get shorter shocks (Street Glide shocks fit right in). If it is lower seat height, get a lower seating seat and leave the shocks alone.

I went with the 13" touring shocks and the 2010 SE seat (Chicago HD), which seats lower, and my seating height is same as stock but I have 1" more travel... My bike looks and rides great!