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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Mine is lowered with springs and shocks. I just air them up according to what I'm doing and haven't had any complaints yet. To me any loss of whatever is worth being flat footed and having a little lower center of gravity.


Originally Posted by 62hdbiker
Anybody know the stock shock travel of Street glide and electra glide?
EG
Suspension Travel:
- Front Wheel 4.6 in. (117 mm)
- Rear Wheel 3 in. (76 mm)

SG
Suspension Travel:
- Front Wheel 4.6 in. (117 mm)
- Rear Wheel 2 in. (51 mm)

Great site for specs:

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photo...eyDavidson.htm
 

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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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Just add air ride and adjust on the fly to whatever road conditions you encounter. Added one to my EG classic this past weekend and my 06 ultra is next. Cost- Less than stock shocks- About 200 bucks. Shocks have a lifetime warranty.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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Oh i forgot....5 1/2 inches of travel.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by doghair
Mine is lowered with springs and shocks. I just air them up according to what I'm doing and haven't had any complaints yet. To me any loss of whatever is worth being flat footed and having a little lower center of gravity.




EG
Suspension Travel:
- Front Wheel 4.6 in. (117 mm)
- Rear Wheel 3 in. (76 mm)

SG
Suspension Travel:
- Front Wheel 4.6 in. (117 mm)
- Rear Wheel 2 in. (51 mm)

Great site for specs:

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photo...eyDavidson.htm
Thanks- anyone knoe the SHOCK TRAVEL for above? The wheel and shock travel; are different, but it is good to know wheel travel too
 
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