Has anybody put the 10" rigid struts on their bike? I've got the Burly Slammer kit on there now, and since its basically like riding a hardtail, I figured I'd give these a shot. Any opinions welcome.

 

I have a feeling a little suspension is better than no suspension. Up to you, me I would stick with the shocks.

 

A buddy of mine has struts... looks bad *** but after a few hours out riding he's not the happiest camper. Mind you he also runs a bare bones seat. I think that has a lot to do with it.

I think struts wouldnt be that much of a issue if you ran a spring seat or a well padded seat.

 

I've got the barebones seat right now, but I keep the stock one handy so I can switch back to it for long rides.

 

Had them hated them went with progressive 440 9" they suck now both blew on me just after warranty and there suppose to be the best I also ride long island and through the city at times the potholes are pathetic!

 

I have a set of not shocks that are 10" I think. Anyway, I put them on the bike and it dropped the rear end down so much I couldn't get a scissor jack under it. It was also so low that I wouldn't have attempted to go around any corners. Lots of folks have rigid struts and love them...I like the look but they are not very functional. Unless you live in Kansas.

http://www.choppersurplus.com/np/sus...notshocks.html

 

I never understood why people put bars instead of shocks on a Dyna or Sporty !
It doesn't change a thing in the architecture and makes the bike ridiculously uncomfortable !

 

I had a set on my Dyna they make the bike look good but you feel every bump and vibration. If interested mine are for sale

 

Same thing happened to one of my club members. He went with progressive, they blew within 2 weeks and he had to limp back home with the rear fender rubbing.

 

I always liked the look of them but never had a set on my bike. I did ride a buddys fxdc that had them and I can tell you one thing, keep your shocks cause you'll be switching back to them sooner rather than later!