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What is the correct shock length? S83

Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2022 12:27 pm
by Uxbridge Brule
Going to get some new shocks looking at Progressive 412 I don't want to loose any height at the back are the stock shocks 12.5" or 13".? The 13" are $80 bucks more before taxes($500 CDN). The better half has long legs and with peg extenders she is still cramped. I'm not ready to go the Goldwing route yet I like my motorcycle to look like a motorcycle. :rock:
Thanks

Re: What is the correct shock length? S83

Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2022 1:40 pm
by Herb
I just went and measured my stock one. 13" center to center of bolts.

Re: What is the correct shock length? S83

Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:32 pm
by Designer
Is that 13" measurement,.....was it measured with the wheel off the ground?

I seem to recall that he Stock Shocks were longer, eye-to-eye with off the bike,...and for a reason.

Re: What is the correct shock length? S83

Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2022 8:14 pm
by Uxbridge Brule
Thanks Herb that is the kind of luck I have 13" it is and $500 before taxes. I guess that is cheaper than a new bike or getting a wife with a shorter inseam :ShitGrinandThumb:

Re: What is the correct shock length? S83

Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2022 8:17 pm
by Uxbridge Brule
Designer it only lists 13" and under for the 412 so I'm thinking that it's 13" and the rest are to slam the bike a little.

Re: What is the correct shock length? S83

Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2022 9:01 pm
by Herb
Designer wrote:
Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:32 pm
Is that 13" measurement,.....was it measured with the wheel off the ground?

I seem to recall that he Stock Shocks were longer, eye-to-eye with off the bike,...and for a reason.
the rear wheel was off the ground.

Re: What is the correct shock length? S83

Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2022 5:35 am
by Designer
Uxbridge Brule wrote:
Mon Aug 29, 2022 8:17 pm
Designer it only lists 13" and under for the 412 so I'm thinking that it's 13" and the rest are to slam the bike a little.
Wella Wella! :space: That sure does make things easy,.......doesn't it! :ShitGrin:
Herb wrote:
Mon Aug 29, 2022 9:01 pm
Designer wrote:
Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:32 pm
Is that 13" measurement,.....was it measured with the wheel off the ground? I seem to recall that he Stock Shocks were longer, eye-to-eye with off the bike,...and for a reason.
the rear wheel was off the ground.
I was pretty sure you went that far to be accurate. :space: Good job! :ShitGrinandThumb:

Re: What is the correct shock length? S83

Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2022 9:15 am
by Uxbridge Brule
Thanks for the input guys. The shocks are on order and should be in early September I will start another thread on the install and how they ride.