Currently I have the stock shocks on my Superglide Custom Dyna.

I hvae adjusted them a couple of times now for when the wife rides pillion but still they bottom occassionally.

i looked at some on ebay but its rather confusing as some are saying they are 10inch and other 12 inch etc. 

What is a decent brand of shock etc to ttry to eliminate this problem.

The wife is a stick but Im a fat bastard and it doesnt bottom out when I ride it by myself. 

I havent tried the maximum setting yet as I didnt want a hard ride but I may have to.

Any help appreciated.

I'll thank Tim SG in advance Always got good info that bloke!

12" is stock length for FXDC 2012 . If you go for progressive , check out their website to get the correct code . They have a few different models starting with the412 series .Youtube clips from JC Motors explain the different models . I went for 430 series as the inner is chrome , cost me just over $400- delivered . When progressive say 250lb min weight for heavy duty springs they mean it ! I weigh 230lb and should have bought the standard spring . The standard rear shocks supplied on this model are shit . 

thanks Tim. Hmmm2 that sounds good but I would like all chrome as the standards are chrome as is a lot of the bike. Im not sure black would suit then again they may be the go.
Thanks again gentlemen.

Thanks mate...I just put a set of progressive's on my wideglide but put the heavy duty ones on and even on the lightest setting they are still a bit too form...I might try a set of these...

 

Cheers...Sparra

Well the last shocks I had were 10.5in Burly's so the move up to these is like chalk & cheese. I don't think they're built for performance but they're damn comfortable and they keep the lowered look which I like. As a guide the bottom of the guard sits a couple of inches above top of the rim. I have mine set at 25psi for solo but I'm a bit bigger than hmmm.

I have noticed some wallowing in the corners but I need to fine tune the air.

Hope that helps.

Thanks Deadwood. I read the thousands of replies.

That bike looks smick.

Hmmm2 do you adjust your shocks at the servo or do you have a compressor at home?

ANy chance of a photo of the shocks and the airlines?

Thanks mate.

Will look into it beags, thanks for the heads up mate. It was really a test run installing the touring shocks but I'm happy with the comfort they provide so I'll look into replacing the oil. Cheers

Thanks Baloffski

 Hey SG Hutch here. Lose some weight ya fat bastard! The end.

P.S. ya missed a good ride last weekend. See ya next time.

It doesnt bottom out when Im on it by myself its when I put the wife on. That extra little amount causes the problem THOUGH your right I am a fat bastard. hahahahaha

Put some 13" shocks on and give it a bit more travel. The extra inch goes a long way ...LOL..