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« on: July 17, 2022, 12:00:41 PM » |
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I have a 99 standard that I HAVE OWNED FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND HAVE PUT MANY ENJOYABLE MILES ON THE PROBLEM IS I AM NOW ALMOST 75 AND MT FEET DON'T REST ON THE GROUND LIKE THEY USED TO. I DON'T WANT TO SELL MT BABY BUT I DO NEED TO FEEL GOOD WHEN RIDING IT, HAS ANTONE USED LOWER SHOCKS AND FORK SPRINGS ?
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Challenger
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« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2022, 12:42:06 PM » |
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Many have installed 11.5" or 12" shocks, Some have slipped the forks in the trees a 1/2". Search the forum for Several posts on the subject.
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turtle254
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« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2022, 01:58:17 PM » |
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I have a new set of progressive's shocks. 11" and spring rate is 270#/300#.
Has 100mi on them ... went with 11" 300#/350# and dont need these.
Where are you located?
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bosticjb
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« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2022, 02:02:25 PM » |
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bosticjb
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2022, 02:09:55 PM » |
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Very interested give me a call if you wish aand let's make a deal 304 222 2114
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98valk
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« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2022, 03:08:37 PM » |
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there is limited tire clearance in the rear. the tire can easily hit inside of fender where it clears the shock tower cross bar. remove the seat and u can see the cross bar.
better way is to narrow seat where your thighs are straighter towards the ground when putting feet down. narrow seat allows the legs not to be bent reaching for the ground.
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« Last Edit: July 17, 2022, 04:21:13 PM by 98valk »
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1998 Std/Tourer, 2007 DR200SE, 1981 CB900C 10speed
1973 Duster 340 4-speed rare A/C, 2001 F250 4x4 7.3L, 6sp
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2022, 03:47:13 PM » |
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The lowest I have heard people going with shocks is 11.5", and that means dragging pegs in harder leans.
I can't remember anyone going to 11" shocks.
I would be also worried about tire clearance with 11s as 98Valk suggests. You get that short, you really need very hard springs (with limited travel) to avoid rubbing the fender and the taillight wiring in it.
I'm not trying to screw up a sale here, but...
You could go with 11.5 (the shortest shocks I've heard used) or 12" shocks, a lower or cut down seat (Ultimate Lowboy is an inch under stock), maybe a lower profile rear tire (perhaps a Michelin Commander), and built up sole boots.
Another thing is to learn to only put the left foot down at all stops, with the right on the brake pedal to avoid rolling fore and aft (which is the way I was taught in MSF almost 30 years ago); left foot only down and a very slight lean to the left at stops is very stable (much more stable than tiptoeing with both feet down). (unless you step in a hole or have high gusting crosswinds.) It's pretty easy to learn with a bit of practice.
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turtle254
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« Reply #7 on: July 17, 2022, 07:58:17 PM » |
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Its not the extended length 11 1/2" or 11" , its the the collapsed length which is the same for 11 1/2 or 11 . That is 9" for either. So you have to clearance rubbing for either. I have run both and now run the 11", but I have a car tire. So now you know someone who runs 11" shock.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2022, 02:38:15 AM » |
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OK, I didn't know that.
Is the car tire a 55 or 60? (I think the height difference is only a quarter inch).
Also, do you (or he) ride two up much?
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turtle254
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« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2022, 06:55:40 AM » |
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OK, I didn't know that.
Is the car tire a 55 or 60? (I think the height difference is only a quarter inch).
Also, do you (or he) ride two up much?
205/60, also ride two up Been on a car tire so long dont know what a motorcycle tire feels like! |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2022, 07:04:18 AM » |
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OK Turtle, like I said I was not trying to spoil a sale (at all), just discussion.
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turtle254
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« Reply #11 on: July 18, 2022, 08:49:56 AM » |
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No problem, told him to check to make sure he can use them. I'm just about giving them away, so if he dosent want them its ok.
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turtle254
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« Reply #12 on: July 18, 2022, 09:14:23 AM » |
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He decided not to get them, so if anybody wants a brand new set of 412-4256c
shipping + 100.00
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High Desert
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« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2022, 05:42:56 AM » |
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I’m interested. Would you mind calling me? 575.386.8463
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turtle254
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« Reply #14 on: July 19, 2022, 08:10:33 PM » |
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Have sale pending ...
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« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2022, 05:36:41 AM » |
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I have setup two valkyries for Sweet Cheeks who is all of 5'0" tall. We installed 11.5" shocks, and slipped the tripple tree down on the front forks 2/3" (don't go any more than that).
The stock rear tire size is 180/70r16 which has a sidewall height of 5". We installed a 180/55r16 which has a shorter sidewall of 3.9" (1.1" difference).
Lastly we modified her seat by shaving down the foam.
Obviously these four modifications were all needed to make the bike ridable for Sweet Cheeks, but I thought listing them all for you would help you understand your options and choose one or two that would work for you.
Good Luck.
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turtle254
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« Reply #16 on: July 22, 2022, 12:00:26 PM » |
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shocks sold
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #17 on: July 22, 2022, 01:56:22 PM » |
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I'm glad to hear that.  |
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