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Old 10-24-2010, 06:08 AM
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I have a 2010 UC. If I were to put on a set of rear SG shocks or Progressive 940's, what would I need to do to the front. I know that these two shocks lower the bike about an inch, one would assume that you would have to make changes to the front. Thanks in advance.

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Old 10-24-2010, 07:01 AM
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You might have to adjust your headlight, but that's it.
 
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I would give ricor rear shocks a try. I have the progressive 940 rears and the ricor valves in the front great improvement on my 2010 flhx.The front is actully better than rear at this point.
 
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I would not recomend the "stock Street Glide shocks".
I've had both on my Street Glide and you will not be happy with the ride compared to your Ultra shocks.
 
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Originally Posted by Texas Fat Boy
I would not recomend the "stock Street Glide shocks".
I've had both on my Street Glide and you will not be happy with the ride compared to your Ultra shocks.
I guess I should clarify. I saw a thread asking about Progressive 940 shocks and someone said they were SG height, which are 12 inch I think. If I were to use a 12 inch shock, would I need to adjust the front end. I have ridden a SG, I like the height of it, I bought the UC, because the wife likes the use of the trunk and 1.5 saddlebags, I get to use the other half of a bag.

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Originally Posted by Navy UC Rider
I guess I should clarify. I saw a thread asking about Progressive 940 shocks and someone said they were SG height, which are 12 inch I think. If I were to use a 12 inch shock, would I need to adjust the front end. I have ridden a SG, I like the height of it, I bought the UC, because the wife likes the use of the trunk and 1.5 saddlebags, I get to use the other half of a bag.

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No, you would not have the adjust the front end. The SG is only lowered in the rear and is the same as your bike in the front.
 
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Im running the SG shocks on my UC, no need to do anything to the front.
 
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i have the 940 and i think you could do alot better for the money.next time ohlins will be going on the bike.
 
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Originally Posted by sporacer
I would give ricor rear shocks a try. I have the progressive 940 rears and the ricor valves in the front great improvement on my 2010 flhx.The front is actully better than rear at this point.
I agree
 
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Originally Posted by 07FLHT
No, you would not have the adjust the front end. The SG is only lowered in the rear and is the same as your bike in the front.
Actually, the street glide is lowered front and rear, but I have 11.5" shocks(and 21/18 wheels) on my Electra glide and I didn't switch the front end.
 

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