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| ====== 1200S Shocks on a 08 1200N ====== | ====== 1200S Shocks on a 08 1200N ====== | ||
| - | Article by sportytrace of the XLFORUM ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164018)) | + | Article by sportytrace of the XLFORUM ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/45904-1200s-shocks-on-1200n?t=164018)) |
| |The thread pattern on the standard shock bolts do not match the thread pattern on the TMW lowering blocks so you'll have to replace them. \\ Plus, the detachable rack does not make contact with the piggyback either.|| | |The thread pattern on the standard shock bolts do not match the thread pattern on the TMW lowering blocks so you'll have to replace them. \\ Plus, the detachable rack does not make contact with the piggyback either.|| | ||
| |{{:techtalk:evo:susp:1200s-1200n_shock_replacement_1_by_sportytrace.jpg?direct&400|}}|{{:techtalk:evo:susp:1200s-1200n_shock_replacement_2_by_sportytrace.jpg?direct&400|}}| | |{{:techtalk:evo:susp:1200s-1200n_shock_replacement_1_by_sportytrace.jpg?direct&400|}}|{{:techtalk:evo:susp:1200s-1200n_shock_replacement_2_by_sportytrace.jpg?direct&400|}}| | ||
| - | | Shocks and lowering blocks installed ((photos by sportytrace of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164018)) || | + | | Shocks and lowering blocks installed ((photos by sportytrace of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/45904-1200s-shocks-on-1200n?t=164018)) || |
| - | |{{:techtalk:evo:susp:1200s-1200n_shock_replacement_3_by_sportytrace.jpg?direct&600|}} ((photos by sportytrace of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=164018))| | + | |{{:techtalk:evo:susp:1200s-1200n_shock_replacement_3_by_sportytrace.jpg?direct&600|}} ((photos by sportytrace of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-suspension-frame-forks-handlebars-fuel-tank-oil-tank-fenders/45904-1200s-shocks-on-1200n?t=164018))| |
| **Ride Report**: \\ I sent an email to XLXR entitled "OMG!!!" which pretty much sums up the world of difference these shocks make from the stock shock. He replied "Can I say I told you so...." And yes, he did tell me so, and yes, he was dead right. As a reminder I'm 5'3" in my boots and 140lbs. I've been for a couple of rides since installing and have been adjusting a bit as I go. At the moment I'm 2 clicks from none on the preload to get the rider sag; 6 clicks from hard on rebound and 3 clicks from hard on compression. That was nicely suited to the twisty mountain run I did this morning. Yesterday I was three clicks softer on both for a freeway run and the bridge joins were hardly noticeable. No problems at speed. And the kickstand didn't scrape anything, not even the speed bump. | **Ride Report**: \\ I sent an email to XLXR entitled "OMG!!!" which pretty much sums up the world of difference these shocks make from the stock shock. He replied "Can I say I told you so...." And yes, he did tell me so, and yes, he was dead right. As a reminder I'm 5'3" in my boots and 140lbs. I've been for a couple of rides since installing and have been adjusting a bit as I go. At the moment I'm 2 clicks from none on the preload to get the rider sag; 6 clicks from hard on rebound and 3 clicks from hard on compression. That was nicely suited to the twisty mountain run I did this morning. Yesterday I was three clicks softer on both for a freeway run and the bridge joins were hardly noticeable. No problems at speed. And the kickstand didn't scrape anything, not even the speed bump. | ||
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| * The other downside is I'm now permanently on my toes; so I'm not as stable backing her up. I can get enough toe grip and leverage to back up on the flat, just not with the same stability I had before when I had a full foot hold. I won't be able to touch with both feet with an airhawk on the stock seat. | * The other downside is I'm now permanently on my toes; so I'm not as stable backing her up. I can get enough toe grip and leverage to back up on the flat, just not with the same stability I had before when I had a full foot hold. I won't be able to touch with both feet with an airhawk on the stock seat. | ||
| * And if you like the low/slammed look, well I don't really have that look anymore. But in this instance I'm taking function over form. | * And if you like the low/slammed look, well I don't really have that look anymore. But in this instance I'm taking function over form. | ||
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