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Street Glide and stock shocks
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Feb 17th, 2012, 09:11 AM
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Start The Engine
Ride: 2008 Streetglide
Join Date: Mar 18th, 2011
Location: North Carolina
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Street Glide and stock shocks
There has been much conversation about upgrading the stock shocks on a Street Glide. I guess my bottom is not very sensitive or ignorance has been bliss, because I never thought about it until I started reading about several SG owners making the change. Was just curious if I was the only SG owner riding around with stock shocks and if not do you plan on making the change in the future? Have a great day.! Jim 2008SG |
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Feb 17th, 2012, 09:25 AM
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Play The Throttle
Ride: 2008 FLHX Street Glide
Join Date: Jan 24th, 2009
Location: Southern California
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Re: Street Glide and stock shocks
I also have a 2008 SG. It has 59.000+ miles and still have the stock shocks in which I ride solo with 20-22 psi. They seem fine although I did replace the left shock around 50,000 miles because of leakage. I heard that's common because of the bike leaning on the left side when on the stand. It will be interesting to see the response of guys that switched and curious to see how long they rode with the stock before they made the switch.
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Feb 17th, 2012, 12:16 PM
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Warming The Wheels
Ride: 2011 FLHX 103
Join Date: Mar 3rd, 2011
Location: Pennsylvania
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Re: Street Glide and stock shocks
Putting on 940's this weekend...have ~5200 miles on a 2011 SG.
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Feb 17th, 2012, 02:10 PM
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Ride: 09 FLHX Street Glide
Join Date: Sep 13th, 2009
Location: Eastern NE
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Re: Street Glide and stock shocks
Still have stock shocks on my 09 - not looking to swap anytime soon...
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Feb 17th, 2012, 05:17 PM
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Warming The Wheels
Ride: 2010 flhtc
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Re: Street Glide and stock shocks
I have kept my hd stock, How ever I switched to sg shocks to lower a bit on my 2010 flh classic I run 50 PS I. I find them fine.
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Feb 18th, 2012, 08:51 AM
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Ride: 2009 Ultra Classic
Join Date: Jul 28th, 2011
Location: Newnan, GA
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Re: Street Glide and stock shocks
Quote: Originally Posted by JimmyDee
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GoodMorning,
There has been much conversation about upgrading the stock shocks on a Street Glide. I guess my bottom is not very sensitive or ignorance has been bliss, because I never thought about it until I started reading about several SG owners making the change. Was just curious if I was the only SG owner riding around with stock shocks and if not do you plan on making the change in the future? Have a great day.! Jim 2008SG my rump, I have had no issues with the OEM. If it ever fails, I'll upgrade then.
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Feb 18th, 2012, 11:46 AM
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Ride: 2010 SG
Join Date: Jul 16th, 2011
Location: Coastal BC
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Re: Street Glide and stock shocks
all forums are a buzz about the SG stock shock lately
I have them and they are adequate, if they were not then I would upgrade. |
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Feb 19th, 2012, 05:32 PM
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Warming The Wheels
Ride: 2009 Street Glide
Join Date: Dec 25th, 2009
Location: Genoa, Oh.
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Re: Street Glide and stock shocks
Just finnished installing Progressive 940's on my 09 SG, no time to ride today so weather permitting I give it a test ride tommarrow. I changed to the new shocks manly for the 1" drop and not having to fuss with checking pressure.
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Feb 20th, 2012, 06:23 AM
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Community Guru Wannabe
Ride: 2008 Electra Glide Classic
Join Date: Aug 19th, 2007
Location: Central Florida
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Re: Street Glide and stock shocks
Just replaced the stock shocks on my 08 Electra Glide Classic. The left one began leaking. I went with stock Street glide shocks. Like someone mentioned, I can't tell the difference. I'm 6'1" and have a 34" inseam. My wife, who is much shorter says it is easier for her to get on/off. Handling is the same.
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