Dyna Glide Models Super Glide, Super Glide Sport, Super Glide Custom, Dyna Glide Convertible, Super Glide T-Sport, Dyna Glide Police, Dyna Switchback, Low Rider, Street Bob, Fat Bob and Wide Glide.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

11" or 10.5" Shocks?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #11  
Old 12-02-2010, 01:25 AM
Sonic69's Avatar
Sonic69
Sonic69 is offline
Cruiser
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Default

They are the 13" FXDX shocks.I dont have any real good pics of just the shocks.
 
  #12  
Old 12-02-2010, 05:54 AM
blueangel73's Avatar
blueangel73
blueangel73 is offline
Elite HDF Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: South of Mordor
Posts: 3,947
Received 148 Likes on 123 Posts
Default

I run the 10.5" and they feel great. The wife or kid both ride with me a little, but I solo it mostly.


 
  #13  
Old 12-02-2010, 07:35 AM
bikertrashchad's Avatar
bikertrashchad
bikertrashchad is offline
Advanced
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Beaufort, SC
Posts: 99
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I went with 11's on mine. If you run anything wider than the stock tire though, wiring issues with the rear turn signals may arise.
 
  #14  
Old 12-02-2010, 09:04 AM
punkmxcn's Avatar
punkmxcn
punkmxcn is offline
Tourer
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: California Bay Area
Posts: 273
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

sonic, are they in good condition... If you're gonna get rid of them I might be interested...
 
  #15  
Old 12-02-2010, 10:56 AM
JRK5892's Avatar
JRK5892
JRK5892 is offline
Banned
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Chicago suburbs (Elgin/Schaumburg)
Posts: 19,481
Likes: 0
Received 25 Likes on 23 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Sonic69
JRK5892, What's on your bike in the picture?
They are stock shocks that i cut down 1 inch and powder coated... i had the 11 progressives and they did not last but 4 months, the shock blew out blowing oil all over my bike, i called progressive and they basicly told me ooh well i can buy a new shock for $85 dollars but i have to dissassemble it and send it in... this is not a big deal cause i tear down shocks all the time. I asked to speak with someone higher and was told that was a manager, so i called bakc and this one hung up on me, granted individuals actions can not speak for a company, however it was enough for me. i was just amazed at how they did not stand behind their product, sad really cause i have sold a ton of their shocks now i push burley and any issues i have had they are right there to back up their product, for all custom shocks i recomend motorcycle metal Howard is flat out the man! My front end is still rocking progressive lowering springs, however for the rear i wanted to save some $ and show you can make you stock shocks cool, so i cut a coil out of mine and coated them

here where mine after i cut them and coated them


you can make stock shocks look pretty wicked
 
  #16  
Old 12-03-2010, 10:07 AM
volsjp's Avatar
volsjp
volsjp is offline
Intermediate
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Jackson, Tn
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Go with 10.5's. If you like that low look i say it's win win. My wife and i ride a lot with the slammer kit and havent bottomed out yet. It's low dont get me wrong and if you do front and back your gonna need to bend or get a new kick stand. Here are a couple of mine with the front and rear slammer.




 
  #17  
Old 12-03-2010, 11:46 AM
jaxdwg's Avatar
jaxdwg
jaxdwg is offline
Road Warrior
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Minden LA
Posts: 1,301
Likes: 0
Received 24 Likes on 11 Posts
Default

I guess I'm lame, but having been a racer, I like not dragging in corners and I like a nice smooth ride, so I went longer by 1/2" and now I don't drag in corners and the bumps are waaay less, on the fly. I now have 104k and still love my wg, it handles great. I am 63 so that probably has something to do with it, lol
 
  #18  
Old 12-03-2010, 07:19 PM
CRF's Avatar
CRF
CRF is offline
Outstanding HDF Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 2,306
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

11 is pretty low but still ridable........... 10.5 is pushing it
 
  #19  
Old 12-03-2010, 07:36 PM
rocknrick's Avatar
rocknrick
rocknrick is offline
Road Master
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Savannah, TN
Posts: 964
Received 9 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

I ride 10.5" progressives (solo only) and have had no problems to date. It is, however, a very hard ride. Doing over again, I'd probably go 11" with a better quality shock.
 
  #20  
Old 12-03-2010, 08:34 PM
punkmxcn's Avatar
punkmxcn
punkmxcn is offline
Tourer
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: California Bay Area
Posts: 273
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I'd go 13" shocks... But 11" is nice
 


Quick Reply: 11" or 10.5" Shocks?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:32 AM.