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29th May 2012
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Biker
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 11 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 Iron Sportster/Buell Year: 2012 Other Motorcycle Model: '04 Honda 599, '66 C200
Reputation: 10
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comfortable rear shocks for Iron
I love my Iron, but the ride sucks compared to my sports bike (never thought I'd say that). I've been doing some research on different rear shocks or any suspension adjustments I can make, but I wanted to see what you all have on your bikes and thoughts. I need to do something soon, I was driving down the highway, hit a bump and literally popped out of my seat. I'd be up for anything that doesn't raise the high of the bike (5'3" here). Thanks all!
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Jessica - 2012 883 Iron, '04 Honda 599, '66 Honda C200
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29th May 2012
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,658 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200 R Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
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How much do you weigh? What kind of riding do you do? How much money do you want to spend?
Read the "7 Pages of Suspension" in the Suspension Sticky Section Index. Options range from cheap to expensive. Be sure to read about Ricor Intiminators for the forks. Ricor IAS shocks are expensive, but are top of the line.
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Ricor test rider for IAS Shocks, Intiminators and Vibranators. Works Dual Rate fork springs, fork brace, Avon Venom X tires, loosen drive belt, and set frame rails level to floor. Read the "7 Pages of Suspension" thread in the Suspension Sticky Index to learn how to fix your suspension.
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29th May 2012
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Chief Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: house
Posts: 454 Sportster/Buell Model: 883C Sportster/Buell Year: 2008
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Progressive 412's are good, not the best but a marked improvement for sure. Available in different lengths too
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29th May 2012
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Milwaukee
Posts: 533 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200N Sportster/Buell Year: 2009
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Man up, hold on.
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29th May 2012
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,658 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200 R Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
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I would highly suggest not to listen to anybody whose best suspension recommendation is to hold on. But when all else fails, it is good advice. |
31st May 2012
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Biker
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 11 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 Iron Sportster/Buell Year: 2012 Other Motorcycle Model: '04 Honda 599, '66 C200
Reputation: 10
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I'm 160 and mostly hide country roads but sometimes highway. Occasionally I ride with a passenger. Holding on is what I've been doing, not fun. Anyone usin anything beside progressive shocks?
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31st May 2012
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Turbo Mafia Test Pilot
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 1,447 Sportster/Buell Model: Turbo 1200N Sportster/Buell Year: 2007 Other Motorcycle Model: FXDL Other Motorcycle Year: 2005
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The height will limit you more than anything - most decent shocks are going to be at least 11 3/4"... Do you have an idea on what you would like to spend?
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31st May 2012
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Flat Track Champion
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Morrisville, NY
Posts: 600 Sportster/Buell Model: Iron 883->1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 2010
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Welcome to the forum!
I have Road King air shocks.
Read the 7 pages as suggested.
Seriously, this topic has been covered once a week.
I too came off a sport bike to a 2010 (lumber wagon) Iron 883.
The RK shocks have a way better ride!
If you go up an inch, you gain some travel and comfort at the same time. I was bottoming out with the stock shocks and I only weigh 190-ish with gear on. I'm not busting on you, but are you all torso or legs for your height? My wife is 5'3" and is all torso, I will have her sit on mine and see where here feet are.
Progressive 412s are over-priced stock units that offer little improvement in ride quality. I bought stock length Progressives and took them off for the RK air shocks. Maybe 1" longer ones would help but the RK shocks are cheap and the the rubber shock condoms match the front.
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31st May 2012
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Biker
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 11 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 Iron Sportster/Buell Year: 2012 Other Motorcycle Model: '04 Honda 599, '66 C200
Reputation: 10
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What size are the stock shocks? I don't want the bike to be any taller. If I can keep it under $500 I will be happy but I really just want the best ride. I'm kinda a do it once do it right kinda person.
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31st May 2012
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Flat Track Champion
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Morrisville, NY
Posts: 600 Sportster/Buell Model: Iron 883->1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 2010
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RK shocks can be purchased for $40-80 on ebay all the time.
Stock Iron shocks are 11"
I bought a set of 13" shocks and scored a 1" lowering kit for $20. I have $60 into my whole RK shock set-up.
The increase in suspension travel helped out too.
Another benefit is when I ride 2-up with my son, I just add a little air and I'm still riding comfortably.
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