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Install 11" rear shocks on my iron

  • JOHNO23
    JOHNO23
    12 years ago

     I am need of some advise please....

    I am looking to purchase some 11 inch rear shocks for my iron to give it a lower look.

    I have been quoted a price of $351 incl delivery.

    I am keen to have a go at installing these myself...has anyone done this before and is it a straight forward process?

    it looks as though it may be quite easy, happy to give it a shot.

    Any advise would be appreciated.

    thanks

    Johno23

  • TC883
    TC883
    12 years ago

     Johno, it's really easy to change them. You just need to support the back of the bike off the ground. You either use a bike lift, or tie downs around the rear fender. I used the tie downs with towels to protect the paint, and it worked easy. If you search this forum you will find a thread with pictures. Cheers, TC

  • Tee_rav_is
    Tee_rav_is
    12 years ago
    I did mine myself mate pretty straight forward. You will just need a bike jack if you don't have only. I got one from super cheap auto for about $100.
  • TC883
    TC883
    12 years ago

     Update, here is the thread with pics etc.

    www.hdforums.com.au/Default.aspx

    http://www.hdforums.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=71&forumid=1&tpage=3&view=Topic&postid=237542

    TC

  • ConR
    ConR
    12 years ago
    Burly Slammers can be purchased from MCAS for $239.

    10.5" shock.
  • Deadwood
    Deadwood
    12 years ago
    I purchased Burly slammers from the states, in the end they cost me $3K in repairs, not the greatest touring shocks, might as well go ridgid.
  • maachine
    maachine
    12 years ago
    As TC said man really easy to install, don't forget the loctite. I used 11" Progressive 412's on mine, heavy duty coz I'm a heavy bastard. I like the ride, will sometimes launch when hitting a rough patch but all in all pretty good for the price, think I paid about $240 inc post from US.
  • JOHNO23
    JOHNO23
    12 years ago

     That is a great result...

    thanks for the advice fellas,

    i am going to give this a shot on the weekend.....I have been thinking about lowering the bike or sometime now and need to make the change now that I am better informed.

    i have a jack I can modify OR I can try the tie own and towel padding you mentioned TC.

    once again, it is great to have the opportunity to grab fast, accurate advice from a forum like this.

    hey Deadwood, noted about the added cost in repairs.....I will keep that in mind....I never thought rigid would be an ideal solution....is that really a good way to go? 

    Thanks again

    ( hey TC.....have you had any other mods done to your bike since we last had contact)?

  • walka
    walka
    12 years ago

    I sell 11" Shocks to suit Sportster at VPW, $189.00 a Pair

     

  • JOHNO23
    JOHNO23
    12 years ago

     Will do

    thanks TC,

    i have organised to have a look at some option at a local dealer tomorrow. If the price is right, I may even get them to put them on as well.

    I am confident that I could do to job, but I will know more tomorrow.

    johno.

  • JOHNO23
    JOHNO23
    12 years ago

     Thanks smokeweazel

    will let you know how I go.

    johno.

  • JOHNO23
    JOHNO23
    12 years ago

     Good option there Walka

    Are they available in black?

    i will jump on the VPW website and check them out

     

  • kevlad
    kevlad
    12 years ago
    I Have some 11s brand un known
  • kevlad
    kevlad
    12 years ago
    i did mine with a floor jack and a rope over the rafter in the shed
  • skirtster
    skirtster
    12 years ago
    Check tension on drive-belt after you lower it.
  • JOHNO23
    JOHNO23
    12 years ago

     Thanks for the aadvice 

    I appreciate it

     

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