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99fireredls1
24th March 2005, 22:48
Hey guys just joined up today and am looking to buy a sportster. I want to go with the lowered look right away. I found this bike and want to make one look just like it. Can you tell me what kind/length of springs he has??

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4536176808&category=49995#ebayphotohosting
XLFREAK
24th March 2005, 23:03
Those look like stock spring on a custom.
xena
24th March 2005, 23:14
I've got shocks on mine from a Custom and those do not look like mine. Those look like 10 inchers, maybe Licks, or other? Easiest way to find out is to email the owner of that auction and ask.

edit: I'm assuming you meant the shocks because the springs are inside the front forks.
rpcycle
24th March 2005, 23:21
Those shocks look like mine. I have an 05 custom with Progressive shocks. The stock shocks have chrome at the bottom where they attach to the frame. The Progressives are painted black.
XLFREAK
24th March 2005, 23:23
Opps, I thought he was talking about the forks.
mikeLI_77
25th March 2005, 00:41
I would say 10" or 11" progressive 412's. I have the same and that's what they look like exactly with the chrome ends and the painted black middle.
99fireredls1
25th March 2005, 01:11
Yeah I was talking about the rear shocks. They look sweet. I emailed the guy yesterday and never heard back. So are they 10" or 11" progressive 412's, do others agree/disagree?? I will let everyone know if the owner ever emails back :clap
Shu
25th March 2005, 02:00
Since the picture is from the left side and the bike leans that way, it may look a little lower than it realy is. The other thing that makes the shocks look real short is that they have the lower chrome spring covers. I's say they are probably 11" Progressive shocks with the lower covers. But it's hard to tell from that angle, wait for a reply from the seller.
klown
25th March 2005, 13:54
I agree, they probably are 11". Progressive does not make a 10" shock for sportys.
jrmkel
25th March 2005, 15:39
Do 10"er's lower the frame to the ground or do they lower the fender to the tire?
klown
25th March 2005, 15:44
Do 10"er's lower the frame to the ground or do they lower the fender to the tire?

I'm pretty sure they do both.
99fireredls1
27th March 2005, 15:30
You asked:
"How much did you lower it front/rear and what type of springs and shocks did you use?"

it was lowered by the dealer, i lowered it as much as possible and i think they said it was 1.25 inches in the rear and i dont know exactly how much in the front, but it was all done by harley.
99fireredls1
27th March 2005, 15:31
That didnt help much... I found these shocks on ebay for a dyna. They look exactly like the ones on the sportster. Does anyone know if these lowering shocks will fit a 2004 sportster 1200 custom??

heres the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4536789369&category=35569
txsporty
27th March 2005, 15:43
That didnt help much... I found these shocks on ebay for a dyna. They look exactly like the ones on the sportster. Does anyone know if these lowering shocks will fit a 2004 sportster 1200 custom??

heres the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4536789369&category=35569

Don't think they'll fit the Sporty, but email the seller and ask if he has the shocks for the '04.. I'm sure he does, that's where I bought my shocks..