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Title: long vs short - shocks Post by weracerc on 07/14/10 at 10:09:46 who can shed some light on the long (12"'ish) vs the short (11"'ish) rear shocks - were the longs ever stock on a Savage? do the longs provide better ride for heavy load (my fat a$$)?......any benefits to one vs the other or is it all just personal preference?.......any ideas where i can find a set of longs? |
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Title: Re: long vs short - shocks Post by Serowbot on 07/14/10 at 10:25:35 Longer is always better.... 12.5" is max for the Savage swingarm... I have 12.5" Intruder shocks on mine,... better handling and comfort... But not recommended for your weight... I'm 145lb and ride at full stiffness. The Intruder shock is very soft... I still recommend at least 12", but with a stronger spring... Progressive is the high road choice,... adapt shocks off a Sportster for the economy route.... bushings need to be replaced. More travel definitely makes more comfort and less wheel hop on bad roads.... Taller in rear also shortens front fork rake and adds weight to the front end... both plus's for handling.. You will have slightly less reserve gas in the tank due to attitude change... |
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Title: Re: long vs short - shocks Post by ralfyguy on 07/14/10 at 10:47:33 It probably affects the side stand also. |
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Title: Re: long vs short - shocks Post by Serowbot on 07/14/10 at 11:04:29 465558524D53414D340 wrote:
Right,.. thanks Ralf... I added a hockey puck to bottom of my kickstand... http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2008%5C11%5C27%5Cbikepics-1494347-full.jpg |
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Title: Re: long vs short - shocks Post by weracerc on 07/14/10 at 11:35:02 I am 400 with stock 96 shocks (shorts) on setting 5 stiff.......i bottom out only a rare occasion such as an severe elevation change like a steep driveway from a road........otherwise i have a decent ride - was looking for a little more travel before the bottom out factor as i enter the driveway at work and perhaps a little more travel if when i cross railroad tracks and such. |
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Title: Re: long vs short - shocks Post by Serowbot on 07/14/10 at 11:50:38 I knew that,... ;)... One of my riding buddies here is a big dude like you... Stock Savage springs are pretty heavy duty... Intruders are much too soft. Heavy duty Harley, or firmer Progressives are for you... My heavy buddy did get extra firm Progressives for his Intruder and found them to be too firm,... so be aware, you can go too far... I would check into used Harley take-offs,... 11" or 12",... as they will be cheap enough to try, and resellable... $20 to $40... if you hunt around... Progressive's are a big financial commitment... and you'll take a huge hit on resale... so you need to be pretty confident they'll work for you... Maybe someone else has more specifics on the right Progressives for you... But, basically,.. I'm saying that taller shocks are worth the effort, and will make a dramatic difference for you... |
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Title: Re: long vs short - shocks Post by bill67 on 07/14/10 at 11:54:59 I'm' 160 I got progressive 11 inches If I did it and I would go with 11 1/2 |
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Title: Re: long vs short - shocks Post by Serowbot on 07/14/10 at 12:39:13 did anybody else notice how many times I said "for you"... in that last post?... How annoying... :-?... |
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Title: Re: long vs short - shocks Post by weracerc on 07/14/10 at 13:53:17 thanks for the help guys. |
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