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Anyone have 13" shocks on a Nightster or 48?

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Old 11-05-2010, 10:21 AM
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In the above you tube clips, does any one know what make seat is on those bike? I love them, looks real low seat but follows the rear fender lines.
Roland Sands Design I believe, because those custom parts on the bikes are RSD parts. Go to their website. And go to 'hard parts', under 'product'.
 
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Originally Posted by falsealarm
I have a chance to buy 11" progressive 412's for my 48 at a real good price. I'm only 128 lbs. the stock shocks are beating me to death. I was going with the 12" but can't pass up the 11" deal. Will it give me a softer ride, or should I just buy the 12" shocks thanks guys
About the same here, i decided on 11" instead of 13" inch because of looks mostly.
 
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The seat is made by Bitchin seats. RSD uses them. They are planning on bringing them out to production by RSD. I called Bitchin seats and the seat costs $1,100! I told him I'm only inquiring about the seat, not the bike....
 
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Roland Sands Design I believe, because those custom parts on the bikes are RSD parts. Go to their website. And go to 'hard parts', under 'product'.
Just been on the website, not sure it's the one, looks very similar, thanks tho
 
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Originally Posted by papadop88
The seat is made by Bitchin seats. RSD uses them. They are planning on bringing them out to production by RSD. I called Bitchin seats and the seat costs $1,100! I told him I'm only inquiring about the seat, not the bike....
Wow $1,100, guess I will be adding that to the wish list
 
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Here's mine with 13" RK's and 1.75" lowering blocks. I love the stance. It rides awsome and visually I really dig the extra angle on the shock.
 
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Originally Posted by falsealarm
I have a chance to buy 11" progressive 412's for my 48 at a real good price. I'm only 128 lbs. the stock shocks are beating me to death. I was going with the 12" but can't pass up the 11" deal. Will it give me a softer ride, or should I just buy the 12" shocks thanks guys
Hi I’m wondering what shocks you went with and how you like them? I’m also 130 and now bottom out on the softest preload dot on stock shocks and still killing my back. I wasn’t sure whether to get the 12” shocks or not
 
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Hi I’m wondering what shocks you went with and how you like them? I’m also 130 and now bottom out on the softest preload dot on stock shocks and still killing my back. I wasn’t sure whether to get the 12” shocks or not

Here is a report on rear suspension options for the Sporty.

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48 with 12" Twin Adjustable shocks




883 Low with 13" touring air shocks

 
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Here is a report on rear suspension options for the Sporty.

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Here are a few photos-

48 with 12" Twin Adjustable shocks




883 Low with 13" touring air shocks


So your photo mentions the 13" touring shocks on a Sportster, but I don't see it in your chart?

Myself and many others have done that swap and felt there was a big improvement over the stock shocks. Did you find them to be one of the shocks you didn't want to comment on?
 

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Originally Posted by VAFish
So your photo mentions the 13" touring shocks on a Sportster, but I don't see it in your chart?

Myself and many others have done that swap and felt there was a big improvement over the stock shocks. Did you find them to be one of the shocks you didn't want to comment on?

When we made that report we did not think to include the Touring take off shocks for Sportsters as an option. That was an oversight on our part. We are doing more testing this fall and will be updating that report. The Touring take off shocks will be in it and will have a point rating of somewhere between 50-60 for SPORTSTERS. They are a very good alternative to the stock Sportster shocks, and better than many aftermarket shocks for those looking for a more plush ride on a Sportster.
 

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