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Shorter Rear Shocks?

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Wideglide85, Nov 3, 2010.

  1. Wideglide85

    Wideglide85 Active Member

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    I want to lower the rear of my bike a little, but Progressive Suspension doesn't list a 11-1/2" shock for my '85 FXWG, only 11" & 12". 11" is too short, 12" is stock. Ohlins makes shocks any way you want them, but they're way out of my price range. I wonder if shocks for a different bike (FLH maybe?) would fit. I'm sure the spring rates and valving are different for heavier/lighter bikes, but do they use the same size mounting bolts etc.? If anybody's tried this, let me know. Thanks!
    Wideglide85, Nov 3, 2010
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Have you check to see if the shocks from a lowrider are shorter ? I seen somwhere that someone put E glide air shocks on a super glide just can't remember where
    cowboy, Nov 3, 2010
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    Maybe I should look around & see what the shock mounts look like on different bikes, just so I know what I might be dealin' with.
    Wideglide85, Nov 3, 2010
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    A lot of the dyna models have the same style mounts , Just help my bro-in-law put some 06 model shocks on his 99 both Dyna models
    cowboy, Nov 3, 2010
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    Mine uses a 1/2" stud at the top & a 1/2" bolt at the bottom. Are Dynas the same? You'd think I'd be able to make 'em fit anyway...
    Wideglide85, Nov 3, 2010
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    your biggest concern will be diameter.....
    chucktx, Nov 4, 2010
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    I wondered about that too. Progressive makes a standard duty 418 and 440 series shock for my bike in 11.5" length. Didn't want to spend that much, but there's probably a good reason why they cost more.
    Wideglide85, Nov 5, 2010
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    My Progressives are 10 years old on my heritage
    and work as good as new.... That's why they are more

    Was bottoming out with the stock HD stuff and dumped them
    year one...

    Shop around, California Phil's Concordia, KS (785) 243-9991 - Phil see what he can do

    lots of discounts now on parts...
    hotroadking, Nov 5, 2010
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    From what I've read the cut out in the fender for chain clearence may need to be altered to use the 11 inch shock.
    fxdxriderleo, Nov 5, 2010
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    Thanks HRK. That's exactly what I'm lookin' for. :)
    Wideglide85, Nov 6, 2010
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