Lazy
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« on: December 30, 2011, 07:38:47 PM » |
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it would be nice if my dragon were closer to the ground just to plant my feet to the ground better when manuvering parking lots and such. would the progressive 412 12" heavy duty be a good fit for this? do you know how much difference (if any) they would make?  i ride 2 up most of the time AND, can i do something to get the front down too? |
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Fudd
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« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2011, 07:46:23 PM » |
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On your forks, you can slide them about an inch further through your triple tree. You can also go to a shorter front tire like a 150/70/17. Of course that will cause your speedometer to read about 8 mph too fast at interstate speeds.
On the rear get some 10.5 shocks and if that ain't enough, have your seat cushion cut down.
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Lazy
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« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2011, 07:55:37 PM » |
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not for sure but i think the front shocks are in factory position.
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« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2011, 08:25:18 PM » |
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not for sure but i think the front shocks are in factory position.
The fork tubes are tapered. They narrow towards the axle. The areas at the upper & lower clamps are not tapered. That's 1.5" x 4 clamping positions. I suggest not slipping the forks by more than .75". Otherwise you could be at risk of the clamps letting go on a heavy impact whether by pothole or debris in the road and collapsing. Not something I care to experience. My remember is failing and my manual isn't handy, but make sure you torque the clamps bolts appropriately. Don't over tighten...it's not too hard to strip out the aluminum clamps. |
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Lazy
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« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2011, 08:42:48 PM » |
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is the factory standard length 13" for the rear?
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« Reply #5 on: December 30, 2011, 08:44:42 PM » |
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12" shocks should be enough without slipping the forks (3/4"only). An inch lower in the rear doesn't require slipped forks for handing reasons. Get a lower seat if you need it. Tell us your relative tonnage and we can comment on the heavy duty or std rate shocks, thou if you mostly go 2-up, the HD are probably right.
Is the factory standard length 13" for the rear? Yes.
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« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2011, 09:04:55 PM » |
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This oughta be moved to the Tech board, but..... Progressive makes shocks for our Valks in 11.5", 12", 12.5" and 13" lengths. OEM length is 13". http://www.progressivesuspension.com/prodSearchResults.aspx?yearID=1997&makeID=40&modelID=444I'm pretty sure that Works Shocks makes them in the same lengths. You can get them here..... http://xf6-custom.com/partpages/valshock.htmlor here.... http://www.worksperformance.com/html/home.htmlA lower seat is also an option. You might wanna check with Ultimate seats for whatever fits you. I hear Corbin sits lower than stock....but I don't know for sure. I had a Corbin stinger seat once and it did sit lower. Front forks.....DO NOT lower more than 3/4's of an inch. If your putting lower shocks on it, you don't neccessarily need to lower the front end too. With lower shocks, you might need to do the nut cage mod and the washer mod too....especially since you ride 2 up alot. |
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« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2011, 09:14:53 PM » |
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not for sure but i think the front shocks are in factory position.
The fork tubes are tapered. They narrow towards the axle. The areas at the upper & lower clamps are not tapered. That's 1.5" x 4 clamping positions. I suggest not slipping the forks by more than .75". Otherwise you could be at risk of the clamps letting go on a heavy impact whether by pothole or debris in the road and collapsing. Not something I care to experience. My remember is failing and my manual isn't handy, but make sure you torque the clamps bolts appropriately. Don't over tighten...it's not too hard to strip out the aluminum clamps. D, that new avatar is sick. I like it. |
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« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2011, 09:16:12 PM » |
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On your forks, you can slide them about an inch further through your triple tree. You can also go to a shorter front tire like a 150/70/17. Of course that will cause your speedometer to read about 8 mph too fast at interstate speeds.
On the rear get some 10.5 shocks and if that ain't enough, have your seat cushion cut down.
Fudd, do not be telling people to put 10.5" shocks on a Valkyrie please. |
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« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2011, 09:46:13 PM » |
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My memory is not very trustworthy, But I believe F6gal has a Valk that is nice and low (NO Short joke intended)! She ,and any one knowledgeable of her bike, would have great insight for you.
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« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2011, 04:20:04 AM » |
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« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2011, 03:51:57 PM » |
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On your forks, you can slide them about an inch further through your triple tree. You can also go to a shorter front tire like a 150/70/17. Of course that will cause your speedometer to read about 8 mph too fast at interstate speeds.
On the rear get some 10.5 shocks and if that ain't enough, have your seat cushion cut down.
Fudd, do not be telling people to put 10.5" shocks on a Valkyrie please. My mistake, I had already found out that I was wrong and was about to correct my error. Sorry for the bad info, I ment 11.5". |
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