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Old 07-10-2008, 04:07 PM
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I did, I went from stock 11.75" to 13.5" Progressive 440 Standards, more length equals more travel which equals better ride and in this case a far better ride. I also put Progressive Springs in the forks using the full lenght spacers and 7w BelRay oil.

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Old 07-10-2008, 04:47 PM
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I put harley premium billet shocks on my sportster easy to ajust look great nice ride.It took me in a friend 20 minutes ,fun easy job
 
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Old 07-10-2008, 05:03 PM
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today i just installed the harley two-up touring low shocks for the xl lows and nightsters and they make a great difference really softened the ride. you will need a torque wrench and yea harley recommends 50ftlbs the torx 50 3/4 wrench and blue loctite 242 or 243. and a jack or motorcycle lift to help take wait off the back tire. install takes about 10 minutes very simple and youll love the feeling of the ride.
 
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Old 07-10-2008, 05:58 PM
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"are the 412's really that much of an improvement over stock?&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; I see the progressive models can get pretty steep (440's are $535!) but the 440's just look cleaner compared to the 412's IMO, but i guess you get what you pay for"
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They were for me, though I didn't think so at first. They may&nbsp\\;have needed to break in.&nbsp\\; I didn't spend the massive $ for the 440s because it's really not a sportbike and I didn't think I needed that level of adjustment - preload was enough.&nbsp\\;
 
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Old 07-11-2008, 04:00 PM
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sick looking and better ride well worth the money!!!
 
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Old 07-12-2008, 07:32 AM
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I will try this one more time..... aw **** it!
 
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Old 07-12-2008, 03:38 PM
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Bolt on easy. I got 99 sporty custom shocks on mine. lowered it and rides fine
 
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