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Old 09-03-2007, 01:29 PM
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Well they are on!!! Along with the stock front fork springs.

What an improvement !!!!! They are not mushy. It is a firm and stable ride. It doesn't ride like a Roadking or Ultra, but by far superior to what I had (stock Harley shocks w/progv adjusters)
I did aprox 400 miles this weekend, so I had a good chance to test em, over all kinds of road conditions.

In a turn now, if you hit a bump, there is no more throwing the bike off it's line. These shocks dampen.
They really work. It rides like it's on a rail (like it should). Having decent springs in the front helps considerably too. Those lowering springs from Harley are too soft. Just get on the brakes a little and they'll bottom out. I guess you could run a longer spacer and heavier fork oil, but they would probably be too springy.
Anyone wanting an improved ride should really look at these, weather you're running stk height or lowered. I was hoping someone with a stock height Heritage could take a height measurement for me, just to make sure I have it right. The only bike close by is my wife's 03 Heritage. I always thought it sat high right out of the box. We had the dealer lower it (Yes it rides like a Mack truck) but I think it only lowered the back 1/2" Even a quick measurement from the tip or the rear fender to the ground would work.
I'd really appreciate it.
422's for her bike are next !!! (Set 1-1/4" lower)
 
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Old 09-03-2007, 01:41 PM
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Get mem for a little less here. I gotta start saving after tha review.
http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=666&Pr oduct_Code=422-4037C
 
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Old 09-03-2007, 01:53 PM
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I just got mine from Matt at Phat, and like you I wasnt gona lower mine, but after rideing my buddys N/T I called and ordered them when I got home.....
 
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I just got my 422's from american classic motors -ebay . I will be putting them on my 07NT this week

 
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just got mine installed this last week to they sure are great aren't they
 
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whats with "purplehaze" ?
 
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Got my 422 from Matt at Phat Performance. Great price and fast free shipping.

Easy install and big improvment in the ride . I lowered my bike only 1 inch but that made a big difference in the look and the quaility of the shock over stock improved the ride.
 
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Old 09-06-2007, 12:14 AM
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As it turns out, following the instructions, they have you set the height adj in the middle. That puts the bike almost an inch lower than stock.
I went to the dealer tonight and measuredthree 06-08 Heritage's. Oh and one Deluxe. I'm going to raise mine up an inch. I thought it had a slight LA rake to it, plus I'm sure they settle a little.
But again . . . What an improvement !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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