How does changing my shock length affect my motorcycle?

It dramatically changes both the look and handling. Shorter shocks lower the rear of your bike for that classic, low-slung look, but they also reduce your ground clearance for cornering and limit suspension travel. Longer shocks, like 14-inch shocks on a Sportster, will raise the rear, providing much more cornering clearance and quicker steering, but can make the bike feel taller at a stop.

What's the real difference between standard and high-performance shocks?

Standard shocks are designed to be a direct replacement for your stock units for casual riding. High-performance shocks have vastly superior damping capabilities. This means they control the spring's rebound much better, preventing that "pogo-stick" feeling over rough roads and keeping your tire planted on the ground during aggressive cornering or when riding with a passenger.

How do I know if these shocks will fit my Harley Sportster?

There are two critical factors: length and mounting hardware. First, decide on the length you want (e.g., 11", 12", 14"). Second, and just as important, you must check the size of your mounting eyelets. Different year ranges use different size bolts (e.g., 1/2 inch is common). You must measure the inner diameter of your stock mounting hardware or shock eyelets to ensure the new shocks will bolt up correctly.

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Burly Brand Burly Slammer 10.5 inch Shocks - Black - Sportster XL 1988 - 2003
17 reviews $251.06 $278.95

Burly Brand Slammer Suspension Kit - 2004 - 2020 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL - Chrome
$387.86 $430.95

Burly Brand Slammer Plus Shocks - 1988 - 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL - Chrome
$364.46 $404.95

Burly Brand Stiletto Shocks - 15 inch - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL Models
4 reviews $341.96 $379.95

Progressive Suspension 412 Series 13.5" Shocks Chrome With Short Covers 1963-1978 Harley-Davidson XL
$379.95

Progressive Suspension 412 Series 14.25" Shocks Chrome With Short Covers 1963-1978 Harley-Davidson XL
$379.95

Progressive Suspension 412 Cruise Series Shocks - Black - 12.5 inch 1986-2020 Harley-Davidson Sportsters
3 reviews $402.95

Burly Brand Slammer Plus Shocks - 2004 - 2020 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL - Black
4 reviews $364.46 $404.95

Burly Brand Slammer Plus Shocks - 2004 - 2020 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL - Chrome
$364.46 $404.95

Burly Brand Slammer Plus Shocks - 1988 - 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL - Black
1 review $364.46 $404.95

Burly Brand Slammer Suspension Kit - 2004 - 2015 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL - Black
$387.86 $430.95

Burly Brand Slammer Suspension Kit - 1988 - 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL - Chrome
2 reviews $387.86 $430.95

Drag Specialties Replacement Shocks - 12.5 inch - 1986 - 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL - Black
$314.95

Drag Specialties Premium Shocks - 13 inch - 2004 - 2022 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL - Black
2 reviews $425.95

Drag Specialties Replacement Shocks - 13 inch - 2004 - 2017 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL - Black
7 reviews $278.95

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