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How low can you crank the stock shocks down???

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Old 09-22-2009, 02:17 PM
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Default How low can you crank the stock shocks down???
Do any of you know how low the stock nightster rear shock can be cranked down????? Thanks...
 
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Old 09-22-2009, 04:32 PM
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The length of the shock is fixed. You can only adjust preload on them.
 
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right....sorry...that I knew...I guess I was asking how much sag I can get on them.....how low can they go......Thanks.
 
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The loosest setting on the shock preload is all the sag you'll get.
 
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I have a pair of 412 progressive 11 inch for sale. They are like brand new, On HD classifieds under sportster
 
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