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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by XKnight
I went with the HD low touring shocks for which are probably very similar to the Street Glide shocks. I didn't notice any difference from stock, but haven't done any two up riding yet. Another suggestion is to get some boots with a bigger heel if you haven't done that already. Logger boots usually have a 1 3/4" or bigger heel so will make you feel closer to the ground when stopped if that's what you're looking for.
Thanks for the input XKnight but I'm quite tall and already might look like I'm dwarfing the RK. I just wanted to see what it would look like a bit lower in the rear that's all.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bellgnte
I went with the road6 blocks and can't understand why those who have tried them put them down. I love the lowering blocks. The ride changed none. Still nice and soft but then I only used the 1" hole. Lots of people who have actually used them are on these forums. Ask some of them. It is a cheap fix to your. SG shocks have less travel and everyone claims they ride rougher. I have no experience with them.
I have done a lot of searching on these forums and noticed a lot of riders like the Road6 blocks. I'm just wondering what would provide a better ride the SG shocks or the blocks. Like Mike said in this thread that he likes his SG shocks and I didn't know they are somewhat better in the later years.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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FWIW, my stock SG air shocks sucked here on the roads in Maine. Tried all pressures and then gave up and put on some Progressive 940's. Way better and adjustable for solo or two up.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by bellgnte
I went with the road6 blocks and can't understand why those who have tried them put them down. I love the lowering blocks. The ride changed none. Still nice and soft but then I only used the 1" hole. Lots of people who have actually used them are on these forums. Ask some of them. It is a cheap fix to your. SG shocks have less travel and everyone claims they ride rougher. I have no experience with them.


I second that motion! I am happy with my Road6Customs blocks and put them in the 1" hole as well! No change in ride at all, only now I can flat foot.
 
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