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[VAZHOG]

I stopped, but couldn't find anything to adjust the shocks with. Left the spanner wrench at home. NEVER again.

Sorry I didin't get a picture of that

(all that meat on that little frame better check for frame cracks)  

[porthole]

We're not telling you anything you don't already know. Ride height affects lean angle and your ability to reach the ground. I think the rest is up to you. I want the lean angle and at 6'4", I don't have to worry about reaching the ground. It's a no-brainer for me.

Vertically challenged definitely is not a concern for you Chuck. I think If I was the same height I would be adding the height anyway.

I am more curious as to whether the "straight line bump ride" has much of a difference between stock and lowered heights.

I think if I lived where some of you live I would absolutely "lean" towards the extra height. Up here in Jersey though the twisites we have are just not the same.

Going with the 12" progressives was much easier, if I changed my mind I'm sure I could have sold them and bought the 13" shocks without breaking the bank.

This is just a bit more of an investment.

Now, If I decide to change out to 18" wheels down the road ................................

[porthole]

I have the extensions too, standard height, and don't scrape

Mine are pretty long on the right side, a full two inches. I did that because I added the teardrop air cleaner cover, which sticks out an inch more then normal.

[HogBreath]

Sorry I didin't get a picture of that

(all that meat on that little frame better check for frame cracks)  

IF I had feelings..THAT woulda hurt. 

[Boatman]

Duane-

2Lane will have to verify, but I believe we both have the std SEEG height in the front.  I am looking at the Traxxion fork work sheet that was sent back with the forks.

95MM  (this was in the oil column) along with the type/volume of oil
springs 32X340, 1.20 rate

Baseline setting for the front forks was 1 1/4 turns out (from lightly seated).

All I can is this-With the MOCO forks, I would hit a bump and they would bottom out and make a thud.  Never has done this with the AK20's..   I think TC has said it best in that the AK20's keep the front tire planted on the ground and not skipping along like the MOCO's.  

I have 12.5" std Progressive on the rears.  Hope this helps.  My vote for your height is to keep it lowered.

[Chief]

Vertically challenged definitely is not a concern for you Chuck. I think If I was the same height I would be adding the height anyway.

I am more curious as to whether the "straight line bump ride" has much of a difference between stock and lowered heights.

I think if I lived where some of you live I would absolutely "lean" towards the extra height. Up here in Jersey though the twisites we have are just not the same.

Going with the 12" progressives was much easier, if I changed my mind I'm sure I could have sold them and bought the 13" shocks without breaking the bank.

This is just a bit more of an investment.

Now, If I decide to change out to 18" wheels down the road ................................

Duane,

I'd check with Dan and see if there is a stroke length difference between the two lengths of shocks. If the strokes are the same, I would think the ride quality would be the same. If, on the other hand, the 12's have a shorter stroke, then I'd asume they are running a stiffer spring which would mean a stiffer ride.

Same thing goes for the front end. Are the springs the same stiffness?

[Chief]

IF I had feelings..THAT woulda hurt. 

I've heard that somewhere before.

[porthole]

Geez those mods really jump the gun sometimes.

[erniezap]

Geez those mods really jump the gun sometimes.

[HogBreath]

what was that about?

[Chief]

what was that about?

I was trying to reply to you and the thread disappeared. d00d snatched it right out from under my feet.

[SBB]

Duane

I have one Classic with the AK's and 13" HD 440's.
Nancy rides the other Classic with the AK's and 11.5 STD. 440's.
On the SERG I have the 13" HD 440's and soon will have the AK's.
If your not scraping, your not riding hard enough.

On any bike I was changing shocks on I would go with the 13's/std height!

 

[HogBreath]

I was trying to reply to you and the thread disappeared. d00d snatched it right out from under my feet.

I noticed that too..what happened?

[porthole]

I noticed that too..what happened?

I had one thread that was just kind of an announcement, maybe since it wasn't meant to be more then a picture I should have posted it under Pis.

The second thread in the suspension group was where I posted my questions looking for some advice.

The two threads were merged - and the original title is now gone, I replaced it.

This thread really starts at # 3 now.

[Fired00d]

I noticed that too..what happened?

The thread that was in the "General" board was moved/merged w/the thread Duane started in the "Wheels, Tires, & Suspension" board.

From the rules of posting....

Posts should be made in the proper forum (Road King questions should go in the Road King forum, etc. etc.  Do not post the same messages in multiple forums)


Both of the threads were about Duane sending his front end to Traxxion so they were put together and all the posts still remain.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d