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Old 10-07-2011, 02:10 PM
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First post. Hello all:-)
What is the suspension travel on the 2012 sportster costom? Front and rear?
 
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I can't find that spec anywhere.
The 2011 was 2.12 in rear and 4.12 in front. Should be the same.

Found it! 2.13 rear, 4.13 front.
 

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Thank you bg1
I did a lot of searching and could not find the info.
I was afraid it was something that had gotten worse instead of better.
And that is why it was so hard to find.
Must just be a new model thing.
Thanks again!
 
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Old 10-08-2011, 05:59 AM
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Don't be surprised if you can't find all that fork travel! I recently had my SuperLow (same travel figures) checked over by the dealer because I had so much static sag and very little sprung travel left. Some of that 4" is the topping springs, that prevent the forks banging if the wheel goes light and the forks extend fully, so there is not truly 4" of plush travel available! I now have RaceTech springs and emulators, which have reduced static sag and given an improved ride. I also have Hagon shocks that have just over 3" travel, which give a better improvement at the rear end.
 
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That's what I was afraid of!
Hate the idea of making a purchase of $10,000+
And need to spend anather $1000+ to make it rideable (2up)!
Or even just my 250lb self! LOL
 
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