Just wondering about rear shocks. I want to get lowered shocks for my 1200 custom but obviously dont want to get it to low so it scrapes etc.

Any help on this would be great.

Anyone have any pics of their bike and what shocks u have on it

 

If you have a look on the Progressive Suspension web site, that might give you a starting point.

I put 11" 940's on the back of our 48 and they don't do a bad job.

thanks mate for the advice..
ill have a look on there now

yeh noticed postage is heavy on some stuff.
I post alot of stuff to the usa, canada etc so its a fucking scam they charge so much..
Postage and handling, do you handle them with gold gloves u cunts? hahahahaa

so stock shocks are 14"

going to keep looking on ebay and even on here for anyone sell stuff.

yeh noticed postage is heavy on some stuff.
I post alot of stuff to the usa, canada etc so its a fucking scam they charge so much..
Postage and handling, do you handle them with gold gloves u cunts? hahahahaa

so stock shocks are 14"

going to keep looking on ebay and even on here for anyone sell stuff.

i got Ikon 11" rears, they have shock adjustment and spring preload adjustment, they work great for me, you also need to take how much weight you will be putting onto the bike before you order anything, speak to Ikon and let them know what you are after and what weight you will be putting on the bike...

 hi drain ive got a set of shocks off an 08 sporty hardly used size are 300mm eye to eye or 113/4in they  are chrome you can have them for $60 + pp pm me

i`ve got standard height progressive shocks, with the midrange spring and they are awesome one or two up!!

how much do the ikon shocks go for?

is there an online store to buy from?

yeh i emailed them to ask a few questions.

I might just see what i can find on usa ebay. As long as the postage is cheap it should work out heaps cheaper

Installed a pair of Progressive 430 Billet Contrast Black shocks 11" on my partners Sporty. Sits nice and low.

http://www.jcmotors.com/p-14447-progressive-suspension-430-series-black-11-shock-absorbers-harley-davidson-sportster-models-04-08.aspx

I've got the HD 2 Up 11' springs on my Iron, I liked them for a while but its faded and I am no longer a fan.........................they look great; however I have really struggled getting the adjustments right for handling. They're either too spongy or I go the opposite and they're that stiff I bounce around corners!! I've been combing eBay for a air ride set from a Streetglide, the come in at 11.5' and are fully adjustable. Found a really good thread on XL Forum regarding the installation of the air valves and when I can find a set for the right price, I think it will be the way I head.

Rocky, how do you find the handling with the progressive prings?

i had 11 on mine was just a bitch to ride would not handle was like forcing a mack truck around corners went to 12 inch progressive best thing i ever did just for once a got a decision right

Spend the extra and get the Ikons, they will make them to suite your weight etc, from bikes to cars you should never buy anything off the shelf, have it made to suite your weight, driving style etc.... anything that is just "off the shelf" is just a guess or near enough, the line between near enough and dead is thin, for a few more $ is your life worth it? Mine is.
Andrew

just wondering what 1200 customs come stock with
I emailed ikon and they said they come with 11" standard but i dont think these are that low at all.

 yeah i put a set of bitubo double dampening on my iron and there wicked about %120 better than std harley shit

how low is the iron now?

Stock height on the iron is 13 inches, I have lowered mine to 11 inches with progressives 430 which has th edge cut end caps which suit thecHD grips and pegs. Delivered from US approx$415 with heavy duty spring. I personally like the rigid hard tail feel.