Raising the Rear Suspension - 2009 FXDL
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Raising the Rear Suspension - 2009 FXDL
I currently have stock suspension on my Dyna. I'm 6'1, 190lbs and would like to:
If I go from 12" rear suspension to 13" or 13.5", is it absolutely necessary to raise the front as well, or is it common for the rear to go an inch or so higher without changing the front?
I want to stay safe and not lose handling or create problems, but I'm also feeling a little low while sitting on the bike, and would like to not scrape when making sharp(er) turns at higher speeds.
Any input/recommendations on procedure and shocks are welcome as well.
Cheers!
- Relocate the shifter/brake pedal a little forward
- Raise the bike by getting 13"-13.5" rear suspension
If I go from 12" rear suspension to 13" or 13.5", is it absolutely necessary to raise the front as well, or is it common for the rear to go an inch or so higher without changing the front?
I want to stay safe and not lose handling or create problems, but I'm also feeling a little low while sitting on the bike, and would like to not scrape when making sharp(er) turns at higher speeds.
Any input/recommendations on procedure and shocks are welcome as well.
Cheers!
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I've been told that by increasing the height in the rear, I can cause trouble while on the road by adding weight to the front when I brake, changing the dynamics while turning, etc.
If I go from 12" rear suspension to 13" or 13.5", is it absolutely necessary to raise the front as well, or is it common for the rear to go an inch or so higher without changing the front?
I want to stay safe and not lose handling or create problems, but I'm also feeling a little low while sitting on the bike, and would like to not scrape when making sharp(er) turns at higher speeds.
Any input/recommendations on procedure and shocks are welcome as well.
Cheers!
If I go from 12" rear suspension to 13" or 13.5", is it absolutely necessary to raise the front as well, or is it common for the rear to go an inch or so higher without changing the front?
I want to stay safe and not lose handling or create problems, but I'm also feeling a little low while sitting on the bike, and would like to not scrape when making sharp(er) turns at higher speeds.
Any input/recommendations on procedure and shocks are welcome as well.
Cheers!
So returning to your bike, by all means replace the shocks as you would like, but also check the forks. To do that jack the front end up so the wheel leaves the floor and hence they are fully extended, then measure the exposed part of the fork legs, from slider to the bottom tree. You may need help for this next part, which is to sit on your bike, wheels on the ground, and measure that distance again. It will plainly be less than before! Total fork travel will typically be 4" or a little more, which your FSM should confirm. For sag to be correct the difference between the two dimensions should be approximately one third of total travel, i.e. 4/3" if travel is 4", or 1.33inches. If it is more then I recommend you address that as part of your upgrade.
Hope that helps!
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