I/S vs Std Shocks

[98valk]

Are the I/S shocks actually shorter than the STD shocks which would reduce ride height? or do they just sit lower then the STD shocks
I thought they were all the same 13" length.
I don't want any lower.
Thanks

[big poppa pump]

No, they are the same length. I switched out the std shocks on my yellow tourer with IS shocks.

[indybobm]

I think that the upper chrome shell on the I/S is shorter than the STD/Tourer. Overall length is the same.
I put I/S shocks on my Tourer when one of the originals started leaking. Better shocks.

[mark81]

Better shocks.

What makes them better? Do they actually make the bike sit lower likt th op said? I though they just had a stiffer spring to carry the extra weight. Wouldn't that make a lighter standard or tourer sit higher? Is the compression and rebound damping different?  Sorry for all the questions on your post 98valk but i think its relevant.

[indybobm]

I think it felt better with the I/S shocks because when I replaced the Tourer shocks they were getting weaker. Maybe used I/S shocks equal new Tourer shocks as fair as stiffness? Anyway if your Std/Tourer shocks are on 3, you can probably put the I/S on 2. The I/S shocks have better damping. Just my opinion.

[98valk]

Better shocks.

What makes them better? Do they actually make the bike sit lower likt th op said? I though they just had a stiffer spring to carry the extra weight. Wouldn't that make a lighter standard or tourer sit higher? Is the compression and rebound damping different?  Sorry for all the questions on your post 98valk but i think its relevant.

I/S have stiffer springs and rebound rates.

I have three pairs of low mileage I/S shocks and all measure 12 3/4" eye to eye on setting 1. On setting 3 they are 13". I will be comparing my STD shocks, after I pull them.
an article stated that I/S has a lower seat height than STD, this is why I'm asking and thinking the shocks are shorter. maybe it is the seat itself?

can anybody confirm STD shock length per a setting?
thanks