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05-03-2015 | 08:52 PM

lewk

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Originally Posted by burnsy87

I'm only 5'6, so I'm a short dude, worried about going up to 12.5", but I don't know how dramatic the difference would be with a 12" shock.

It's your inseams that matter. FWIW, I am your height and I went with the Roadster shocks (13.5"); I can flat-foot when wearing shoes/boots with thick soles. In addition, you need to take your seat into account: if you changed from the thin stock seat to a seat that raises you up, then you can kiss flat-footing goodbye with a 13.5" shock length.

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#12

05-03-2015 | 08:56 PM

burnsy87

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If we're only talking .75" of actual height difference, it's not an issue. And I went with a Mustang Tripper for a seat, not nearly as tall (IMO) as some of the other aftermarket seat options.

I appreciate it.

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