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[ozrobo]

Has anyone changed out the rear shocks on the 2013 Roadkings....If so what type did you go for.....I'am wanting to lower mine down an inch in the arse end without losing ride quality......

[lunker]

The SE5 is already lowered 1" from the standard RK.  I would not want to lower it any more than that by altering the shocks for several reasons including the ride and the lean angle clearance. 

[FLSTFI Dave]

I agree with Lunker.  The bike is 1 inch lower in the rear already.  Not sure anyone even makes a shock shorter than the stock on for it.

I sure would not want to loose the lean angle, I have scrapped a couple times already.

[Mr D]

Has anyone changed out the rear shocks on the 2013 Roadkings....If so what type did you go for.....I'am wanting to lower mine down an inch in the arse end without losing ride quality......

The rears are 1" lower than standard at 12" already.
On my '12 SESG I replaced the OE adjustables with a pair of progressive 440's 12" length
Huge improvement in ride quality,,, they make a 11.5" sure doesn't leave you much travel
at all,, after adjusting pre load properly for rear sag, the rears of the 440's sit
approx 1/4" lower than the OE's

[Diamondback]

 

[GregKhougaz]

The rear shocks on your CVO RK are 1/2" shorter than stock (12 " v. 13").  Shocks do not mount vertically on the bike, however. They are approximately a 42 degree angle to vertical. Mathematically, that translates to a 9/16" difference in a ride height. You can measure it.

Several aftermarket shock options will give you a better ride than the stock shocks. It just depends on whom you ask.  I am happy with the 12" shocks I got from Suspension Technologies through Jim at Metal Dragon. (hd-dood).  Equally as important, BSR's have not complained.  There are also air suspension options but they are more costly.

[ozrobo]

Thanks for the replies....I stepped up from a 09 Softail with Shotguns on it.....Use to the lower slammed arse effect. Comparing the old slammed Softail to the CVO Roady....   ....Is like comparing Apples with Oranges.  ....I'll more then likely stick with the standard because man....On these roads here they ride great opposed to what I'm use to. And these roads I ride around here would have to be up there amongst the worst roads in Australia. I was just hoping to get a lower ride for the shorter legged person I am.

[lunker]

You might want to look into modifying the seat.  There are several companies that offer this service and can narrow, lower and/or move forward.  This can help significantly (particulary the narrowing which allows a better stannce when stopped w/feet on the ground).

[Tony007]

I weigh 160lbs..  Went with the 11.5" chrome Progressive 444's.  They are soooooo much better riding than stock its crazy.   

IMHO, even if they were twice the cost I would do it again in a milisecond!!!   

Highly recommended!!

[greglyon]

Has anyone changed out the rear shocks on the 2013 Roadkings....If so what type did you go for.....I'am wanting to lower mine down an inch in the arse end without losing ride quality......

do it with a custom seat if seat height is a problem
don't recommend lowering further for reasons previously stated