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Asian Nightster

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Can anyone tell me if you need new shocks for a 2009 1200N nightster when having a passenger. The dealer told me you do not need one, just adjust your shock settings. Please help me clarify this.

thanks
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My opinion is; if you can't adjust the stock shocks enough to accomodate the passenger, you need a larger Harley (I would never suggest a smaller passenger). :newsmile092:
 
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Add up your total weight, caution you may have to guess if a female is involved. We never ask how old they are and neverI mean never ask how much they weigh, and adjust the shocks and enjoy the ride
 
Asian Nightster said:
Hi

Can anyone tell me if you need new shocks for a 2009 1200N nightster when having a passenger. The dealer told me you do not need one, just adjust your shock settings. Please help me clarify this.

thanks
:)
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The same shocks are on the 883L which I have and my dealer gave me the same advice as you - even though the owners manual says that the 883L & 1200N are for solo riding only.
Guys on this forum told me to do max pre-load on the stock shocks and, having tried it, it's just about ok but not on even slightly bumpy roads if the combined weight is 290 lbs - as we are.
If you look at the catalogue you'll find 2-up shocks for the 1200N (part no54704-07) which would be better - thats what I am getting for my ride. Anything to keep wife comfy!:D
 
Personally, I would look at a set of aftermarket shocks that will make the OEM shocks seem like yard sale finds. Check out Race Tech or Ricor and others that make killer suspension solutions. I prefer the Race Tech since I have used the product on several bikes over the years. All with pretty amazing results.

A good suspension will make you faster than any engine mod.
 
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