I am thinking of putting 13" 440 or 412 HD progressive shocks on my Iron as I keep getting gut shots on the 11" 412 HDs. Any one raise their Sportster/Iron?

 

I neither own an iron nor know anyone who does but those shocks will bolt right on. Only downfall will be that it mught look a little funny sitting that high.

 

A little funny is ok. The rodes in Oakland are gnarly and I scrap my muffler in the twisties

 

i have a 2010 iron and 13" rk shocks and works lots better

see my pictures

hope this help



this picture the iron have them with 1" lowering kit

but i took it off

i like the bike a little better in corners higher

 

got my RK shock for sale if interested

 

Go with 13.5" Progressives if your inseam will let you.. Your **** will thank you for it ..

 

Longer shocks are a boon. More ground clearance, quicker steering, more effective weight transfer when cornering. Not to mention more comfort. I replaced the stock 12.5" pogo sticks on my 07 Dyna with adjustable length Ohlins set at 13.2" and slid the fork stanchions up about 3/8" in the yokes. Sharpened the handling and it's a lot more comfy. The XR1200 bars were a help, too.

 

All the nighsters/sportsters and iron's come out standard with longer shocks out to us in Southern Africa.
The lower rear end certainlly looks beter but the longer shocks have their advantages.

 

Taller shocks on a "Low" model ? Ok cool and quicker steering again cool.
raising the back end changes effectve rake for quicker steering,,BUT
I would tune the front end also for neutral steering,,I don't want a
Hi speed wobble or a dreaded tank slapper.
Lower frame rails level or lower to the rear just a bit for good Hi speed stability.

Still on stock shocks set to most preload,,,In gear I'm 235lbs n 6'
Added 3/4" preload spacers up front to level the chassis
changed to Screamin Eagle performance "Heavy" fork oil to slow front end dive.
Added a Super Brace for a shure footed feel.
Still on stock donlops and wearin em out as fast as I can XD
Got Nice narrow chicken strips,
bike is stable, tracks perfect, altho when I'm WOT and cross an old thick paint
line the front end does get a bit light and hunts a bit.

The rear shocks ride fine, but are just too slow to respond in a fast curve
,,need coin to upgrade,,savin up I am

 

I added 12" HD 412s to my Iron. Love the feel. I'm 5-10 and 180 so I really didn't need the HD version but if I ever want to ride 2-up I'd rather have 'em in place. I wanted a little more ground clearance and felt like i was riding too low on the stock crap anyways. I also added standard height front springs and have stopped the brake diving. It doesn't look any different to me being an inch higher and the ride is exceptional.