shocks? which will lower?

[putzz]

been away for some time,,my memory fading.which shocks will lower my bike?i have 97 tour...help my memory!!!

[RUDE DOG - Steelers]

Stock is 13 inches.  Anything shorter will lower it.  11.5 is about the lowest most go though.

[mmurffy03]

i have 11 inch shocks on my standard but  the pipes might be a bit too close to a set of hard bags not sure about that anything shorter and the side stand might need to be cut a bit shorter mine feels like it wants to tip over and needs to be checked with the wheel both ways when parking it

[al v]

I have 12" progressives on my tourer. Standard spring. Softest setting. I weigh 195. Rides nice with just me. Rides even better 2 up. No bottoming out. Lowered the bike a bit. I had measured my stock shocks with me on the bike on #2 setting at 11.75". The progressives sag to 11.25" sitting on the bike. It was enough to go from on toes to flat foot. Setting the stocks shocks on a soft setting just to achieve a lower ride height made for a way too soft of a ride. Bike is a bit more upright on the side stand, but no problems. I thought the stock shock height made for too much of a lean angle on the side stand anyways, so a little less actually makes it easier to pick up.

[BF]

i have 11 inch shocks on my standard but  the pipes might be a bit too close to a set of hard bags not sure about that anything shorter and the side stand might need to be cut a bit shorter mine feels like it wants to tip over and needs to be checked with the wheel both ways when parking it

Were did you find 11" shocks?  11.5" shocks from either Works or Progressive are as short a shock as I've ever seen available.  Didn't know 11" were available anywhere. 

[mmurffy03]

you can get 11 inch progressive shocks 412 series from Xchoppers.com they list them for the VTX 1300 on there website the progressive site dosent list them at all the xchoppers page says now available the hard to find 11 inch  the 11 1/2 inch and the 12 inch im not sure of the current price i got mine 4/6/2010 $299.99 list but they were on sale for $209.95 plus $20.00 shipping the honda part number for the vtx and the valkyrie shocks are the same if i remember correctly

[MacDragon]

I put 11.5 Progressives on mine and made a world of difference... Very smooth and lowered it for more comfort sinceI'm 5'8" on a good day.
Here's an old pic before the saddlebags, shield and various other things were put on.

[crazydago]

  Just put 11 inch (412's)on my 98 standard, also  have a 55 series Triple Tread on rear. Made a big change with planting my feet, when trying to park in a crowded area.  Bert

[Art708]

 I have a used set of Progressive 412-4230, 11.5 inch shocks for sale. They need new bushings I believe but otherwise are fine. I took them off because I didn't like how they rode. If anyone is interested send me a PM or email at aeadie@sc.rr.com.