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i have a 05 rkcustom nice bike but the ride is a little ruff these bikes come lowered from the factory with a 113/4 shock absorber a regular rkclassic has 13 inch shocks and the ride is totally smoother i am looking for new shocks but at the prices that are out there i dont want to buy something i cant return and am not happy with has anybody changed their shocks on their custom and what type i ride all summer two up and at times with luggage i hear the progreesive are stiff also any suggestions would be appreciated ride safe joe v
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explains the problem I am having getting a smooth ride[:@]. I have the 05 RK also. will watch this post for more info
explains the problem I am having getting a smooth ride[:@]. I have the 05 RK also. will watch this post for more info
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You should just get a nice Road King Classic
You should just get a nice Road King Classic
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RE: shocks
I changed shocks on my RG from stock air to Progressive 13" 440. They rode a bit stiff for my weight (165), but the tech guys told me the shock should be ok. I then tried Works Dual Spring TPL Black tracker Shocks. They were less bulkier than the Progressives and supposedly made for my weight and bike. The first time I rode them over the freeway potholes, I had to hang on for life! I talked to a guy named Sandi and he tode me that the 13" shock should be at 12-121/4" when I sat on the bike (Customer Service wasn't that great). Well, with all the adjustments made, it came to 11" eye to eye. Even though Works guarantee their shocks for 30 days, this guarantee does not apply to a return but to a custom re-spring/re-valving of your shocks.
I bought my Progressives at MAW online. I think the ride is up to the individual and the style of riding. I have decided to put back on the Progressives and will probably sell the Works on Ebay. My .02....
I bought my Progressives at MAW online. I think the ride is up to the individual and the style of riding. I have decided to put back on the Progressives and will probably sell the Works on Ebay. My .02....
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