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A friend of mine has his old(2012) shocks from his limited(13" shocks) he offered them to me if I can use them. I own a 2009 Street Glide(12" shocks) is there any benefit to installing the 1" bigger shocks on my bike? I would think you could dial in a more comfortable setting with the extra travel of the 13" version............... I know the harley stock shocks don't compare to Ohlins or Progressive, I just don't wanna spent that money right now(I have other plans 
) thanks in advance................. ride safe Men.
) thanks in advance................. ride safe Men.
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as long as your front end is still stock FLHX height, you are good to go.
it's a 20 minute swap including brewing coffee.
you go from 1.75 to 2.75" suspension travel
standing height about 1" taller
when I swap shocks I bring the bike up so the tire is about 2" off the floor.
get a wedge shaped piece of wood, put the tip of the wedge under tire.
remove lower shock bolts, and lower tire down ( remember the BALANCE POINT of the bike will change- make sure you are secure. ( I have seen bikes nose drive off a jack when the rear tire is pulled- no kids or dogs running around the garage- get your Pal to steady the bike for you)
pull air lines, remove top bolts and shocks- store them upright so they don't leak oil.
install new shocks, top bolts
what i do is push the wedge with my foot to lift the tire/swingarm to the shock eye, that way i have 2 hands to position the shock/bolt...while my foot is bringing the tire up.
blue locktite on the bolts
I hope your pal kept his shocks upright and sealed- otherwise you may have to drain and refill to ensure correct oil level- there are threads on that
mike
it's a 20 minute swap including brewing coffee.
you go from 1.75 to 2.75" suspension travel
standing height about 1" taller
when I swap shocks I bring the bike up so the tire is about 2" off the floor.
get a wedge shaped piece of wood, put the tip of the wedge under tire.
remove lower shock bolts, and lower tire down ( remember the BALANCE POINT of the bike will change- make sure you are secure. ( I have seen bikes nose drive off a jack when the rear tire is pulled- no kids or dogs running around the garage- get your Pal to steady the bike for you)
pull air lines, remove top bolts and shocks- store them upright so they don't leak oil.
install new shocks, top bolts
what i do is push the wedge with my foot to lift the tire/swingarm to the shock eye, that way i have 2 hands to position the shock/bolt...while my foot is bringing the tire up.
blue locktite on the bolts
I hope your pal kept his shocks upright and sealed- otherwise you may have to drain and refill to ensure correct oil level- there are threads on that
mike
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WOW! you guys are great............... all I needed to know answered right away. thanks fellas........... my bike is stock front height(never touched) I guess I'll be putting these in as soon as I can.............. thanks again guys............. ride safe................
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as long as your front end is still stock FLHX height, you are good to go.
it's a 20 minute swap including brewing coffee.
you go from 1.75 to 2.75" suspension travel
standing height about 1" taller
when I swap shocks I bring the bike up so the tire is about 2" off the floor.
get a wedge shaped piece of wood, put the tip of the wedge under tire.
remove lower shock bolts, and lower tire down ( remember the BALANCE POINT of the bike will change- make sure you are secure. ( I have seen bikes nose drive off a jack when the rear tire is pulled- no kids or dogs running around the garage- get your Pal to steady the bike for you)
pull air lines, remove top bolts and shocks- store them upright so they don't leak oil.
install new shocks, top bolts
what i do is push the wedge with my foot to lift the tire/swingarm to the shock eye, that way i have 2 hands to position the shock/bolt...while my foot is bringing the tire up.
blue locktite on the bolts
I hope your pal kept his shocks upright and sealed- otherwise you may have to drain and refill to ensure correct oil level- there are threads on that
mike
it's a 20 minute swap including brewing coffee.
you go from 1.75 to 2.75" suspension travel
standing height about 1" taller
when I swap shocks I bring the bike up so the tire is about 2" off the floor.
get a wedge shaped piece of wood, put the tip of the wedge under tire.
remove lower shock bolts, and lower tire down ( remember the BALANCE POINT of the bike will change- make sure you are secure. ( I have seen bikes nose drive off a jack when the rear tire is pulled- no kids or dogs running around the garage- get your Pal to steady the bike for you)
pull air lines, remove top bolts and shocks- store them upright so they don't leak oil.
install new shocks, top bolts
what i do is push the wedge with my foot to lift the tire/swingarm to the shock eye, that way i have 2 hands to position the shock/bolt...while my foot is bringing the tire up.
blue locktite on the bolts
I hope your pal kept his shocks upright and sealed- otherwise you may have to drain and refill to ensure correct oil level- there are threads on that
mike
Awesome, thanks for the direction.......... you tha Man!
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One more quick question. If I install a lowering kit(1") it would obviously bring it back to stock height? why am I asking this stupid question? I just answered it myself............ nevermind, thanks again guys........
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