anything to be aware of

Delmar · Nov 11th, 2007, 10:24 AM

"Will start customization with progressive 11'' shocks...Anything i should be aware of?"

I have a 2003 Anniversary Hugger that came from the factory with 11” shocks. They were acceptable for one-up riding, but with a passenger they bottomed on a regular basis even on the stiffest preload. I purchased 13” shocks off EBay and my spinal cord has never been happier.

Also you will need a shorter kickstand; otherwise the bike will sit too upright and risk falling over on the right side. I have all my original short shocks & kickstand in the event I want to return the bike to original.

SCORP · Nov 12th, 2007, 09:10 AM

yeah, i mostly ride alone, my wife is not much of a rider....
shorter kickstand... yeah i thhought i might need it.
ill just make one.

SCORP · Dec 2nd, 2007, 11:17 PM

installed my progressives, love it!!!!
forward controls came in .. can't wait to put them on..
them it's just repainting fenders and replacing the tank
will post pix when i'm done
peace.

Nov 11th, 2007, 10:24 AM	#11
Delmar Contributor$ Ride: 2001 Road King Police FLHPI Join Date: Oct 3rd, 2007 Location: Magnolia Texas Posts: 176	Re: anything to be aware of "Will start customization with progressive 11'' shocks...Anything i should be aware of?" I have a 2003 Anniversary Hugger that came from the factory with 11” shocks. They were acceptable for one-up riding, but with a passenger they bottomed on a regular basis even on the stiffest preload. I purchased 13” shocks off EBay and my spinal cord has never been happier. Also you will need a shorter kickstand; otherwise the bike will sit too upright and risk falling over on the right side. I have all my original short shocks & kickstand in the event I want to return the bike to original. Last edited by Delmar; Nov 11th, 2007 at 10:32 AM.

Nov 12th, 2007, 09:10 AM	#12
SCORP Start The Engine Ride: 2006 SPORTSTER XL883RRRRRRRRRRRRRR Join Date: Oct 26th, 2007 Posts: 29 My Mood:	Re: anything to be aware of yeah, i mostly ride alone, my wife is not much of a rider.... shorter kickstand... yeah i thhought i might need it. ill just make one.

Dec 2nd, 2007, 11:17 PM	#13
SCORP Start The Engine Ride: 2006 SPORTSTER XL883RRRRRRRRRRRRRR Join Date: Oct 26th, 2007 Posts: 29 My Mood:	Re: anything to be aware of installed my progressives, love it!!!! forward controls came in .. can't wait to put them on.. them it's just repainting fenders and replacing the tank will post pix when i'm done peace.

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