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Old 12-14-2020, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by samsquanch
This is very similar to other kits. New collars and hardware relocates the angle of the swing arm to lower the bike.
Your spring rates are still the same, just as soft.
The only issue is that you will now have less suspension travel so the likelihood of bottoming out is increased. Riding with a passenger will be a pain "in the ***". Pun intended.
Yep, thats what I was going to say....

Since the travel has now been reduced, you may need to increase the preload on the springs.
You need a spanner wrench to adjust the preload.

good luck,

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Old 12-14-2020, 03:05 PM
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I need to buy one. While adding the kit yesterday I wished I had one, they are currently all the way forward.
 
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Old 12-14-2020, 03:38 PM
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hmmm... I am seriously looking at getting Progressive 422 RAP for the bike's Xmas gift...
 
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Old 12-14-2020, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Benway
Hell, it's cold out in the garage. I ain't going out there.
Haha! I'm with ya there. I damn near put it in my dining room this year.
 
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Old 12-14-2020, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by gr0uch
Ordered some Fishtail Samsons today! Too bad 4 week lead time but they're ordered at least!

Here's what they're going on:
Thats gonna look badass!
 
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Old 12-17-2020, 08:03 PM
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My Samson Fishies were supposed to be shipped last Wed, now hopefully shipped tomorrow. Ordered 11/03
 
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Old 12-17-2020, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Snuggyph1
My Samson Fishies were supposed to be shipped last Wed, now hopefully shipped tomorrow. Ordered 11/03
This is the "what did you do to your softail thread".

Not the "things I didn't do to my softail" thread.

Or the "post your customer complaints here, for no reason" thread.
 
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Old 12-18-2020, 11:48 AM
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Capt, Seriously, you will not regret that decision, if you do, go all out and get the Monotubes upfront. Complete transformation in the suspension, the ride quality, handling and ability to adjust the preload when riding 2UP, or loaded for for road trips.

Originally Posted by Capt_Salty
hmmm... I am seriously looking at getting Progressive 422 RAP for the bike's Xmas gift...

 
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Old 12-20-2020, 05:42 PM
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added a 2014 harley fairing to my 98 FLSTC
 
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Old 12-20-2020, 05:45 PM
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