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Apr 19, 2014 | 06:39 PM

#21

LilWick

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From: Erie

and I did this for less than you will spend on new shocks less than $500. No brackets, no reduction in ride quality, completely adjustable on the fly and the cool factor is off the charts.

Apr 24, 2014 | 12:01 PM

#22

Golfinds

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From: Jax fl

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Originally Posted by 12Iron883

I have a 2014 SGS and I have tried installing the LA Choppers lowering blocks. In order to give the shock enough clearence you will need to use spacers. However, if you use the same spacers top and bottom your shock will hit the saddle bag. If you have a SG with the Harley air shocks you will not need the spacers but the rubber boot will rub against the lowering block.

I have also tried the road 6 style which changes the shock angle and again the SGS Premium shocks do not work with the 1" drop. You need to go all the way down to the second setting which is a 2" drop. I wasn't comfortable with the clearence after the 2" drop.

In the end I decided to sell my Premium Hand adjustables and get progressive 11.5 444's. I also did the low single cartridge premium front forks.1" lower in the front and 1/2" lower in the back did the trick. So far so good! It got my feet flat enough for me to beable to back the bike up while in the saddle.

any issues with bottoming out using the 11.5 progressive shock? Do you ride 2 up often on them? Combined weight if so? I was considering the 944s that sit like stock, but would rather get a little closer to the ground. I already lowered the front with mono tubes and the seat mod. I just want the extra leverage to back up on even the slightest incline which is a challenge now and avoided at all costs. thanks for your input