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Old 01-22-2012, 12:28 PM
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Ohlins are 337mm or 13.2".
 

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Originally Posted by Buddy Shagmore
Ohlins HD916E:

Bought from www.HardRacing.com

Also got a fork suspension kit from www.racetech.com
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Old 01-22-2012, 03:26 PM
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Souix, I went with Progressive 13.5" 440 standards, the difference in ride is nearly miraculous. Remember that the shocks lean back at about 45 degrees so 1" of additional length equals about .5" of rise. The Progressive fork springs raised the front about .75" so it still sits a little high in the front like stock. The 440s in compination with 7W fork oil is a perfect combo.
 
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Old 01-22-2012, 03:35 PM
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When I first put my road king shocks on I didn't have a lowering kit. The bike was better in turns and stuff do to more clearance (My pipes are long and scrape). But I didn't like how high I was sitting felt like I was on a sportsbike or something but without the power.
 
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