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Old 06-10-2007, 03:52 PM
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Who makes the lowest shocks/springs for shortsters? I have a 1200C and would like to put it as low to the ground as possible. I want the rear fender to devour the rear tire! I know I will sacrifice ride quality. I just want it planted.
 
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Progressive 412 11" is the lowest you can go I believe, you can always add a lowering block on the rear axle, lower it for another inch. Or you can do a hardtail + spring seat.
 
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get struts. it dont git no lower
 
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Are you sure you understand the purpose of shocks/springs? They allow the bike to have up & down give when you hit a bump. If you "plaster" the bike down using super low shocks/springs,the first bump you hit will drive the fender into the tire. I think what you want to do is eliminate the shocks and go to a rigid mount.
 
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!0" struts & a lowering block on mine, lowers it about 2-1/2".................
 
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O.K. found the 10" struts and shocks. What's up with the loweringblock. Someone please explain that to me. Thanks, everyone.
 
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O.K. found the 10" struts and shocks. What's up with the loweringblock. Someone please explain that to me. Thanks, everyone.
Go to this link http://www.dragspecialties.com/fatbook/index.shtml Do a search for lowering kit. This is what I put on mine & lowered it 1-1/2".
 
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