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Old 02-14-2009 | 07:28 PM
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I have a 2006 Streetglide and want to put better shocks on it. I want a smother ride. Will i have to raise the bike? What are my options? Thanks
 
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Old 02-14-2009 | 09:20 PM
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there are many options only 3 best shocks, the rest is settling. Penske, Ohlins & another company you never heard of
 
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Old 02-14-2009 | 09:48 PM
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Old 02-14-2009 | 11:33 PM
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was askin about shocks.. not askin to be shocked..lol jk
 
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Old 02-15-2009 | 12:11 AM
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Well, I don't have any good input for you, but if you find something you like, I'd be interested in taking the old shocks off your hands. Been needing a set to lower the back of my Road King.
 
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Old 02-15-2009 | 07:25 AM
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Check out Race Tech. They seem to have a good product. Spoke to the rep at the IMS in January.
 
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Old 02-15-2009 | 08:15 AM
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what length would be good.. I'm 6 ft tall
 
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Old 02-15-2009 | 08:29 AM
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I put Penske shocks on my 2008 Street Glide, that I had custom built through Motorcyclemetal.com. I used the same 12" height as the stock Street Glide. These shocks made a complete difference in the ride - improved comfort as well as performance.

I can also adjust them for when I'm riding two-up for long distances so that my wife get a comfortable ride, too.

I originally started looking for shocks after hitting a big bump in the road and having my wife almost fly off the back - hasn't happened since I got the Penske shocks.

You might also want to consider changing out the front - I did and again it's made a huge difference in ride quality.
 
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Old 02-15-2009 | 08:31 AM
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I run the 12 1/2" Progressive 440's on my '06 SG.
I'd prefer a better shock...either Penske, Ohlin, Works or Bilstein.
But with those shocks comes a hefty price tag.

How much you got? Is what it boils down to.

I'm happy with my 440's.
I went with 12 1/2's to hopefully eliminate any saddlebag scraping.
 
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Old 02-15-2009 | 09:07 AM
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The Race techs are along the lines of the Progressives in price. Reasonable. And they have a fork valve kit that us cheap and good. I plan on going to a normal height, as in not lowered like the stock SG. Not sure what that is yet.
 


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