Burly Slammer Plus Shocks For Harley Sportster 2004-2022
Low Profile Perfection: Burly Slammer Plus Shocks for Harley Sportster (2004–2022)
The Burly Slammer Plus Shocks are the premier choice for riders of the Harley-Davidson Sportster (XL) models from 2004 through 2022 who want a dramatically slammed rear-end aesthetic without sacrificing ride quality entirely.
This kit is designed to provide the lowest possible stance while utilizing advanced internal components to offer better performance than most basic short shocks on the market.
Slammer Plus Technology: Lowering with Cushion
The “Slammer Plus” design distinguishes itself by achieving a low profile while maximizing usable suspension travel.
Ride Height: The shocks achieve a low 10.5-inch eye-to-eye ride height. This results in a significant drop for most Sportster models, which commonly came stock with 12-inch or 13-inch shocks (meaning a drop of 1.5 to 2.5 inches depending on the specific model).
Maximized Travel: Utilizing a flat wire spring coupled with a progressive main spring built around an 11.5-inch high-pressure gas-charged damper, the shocks provide almost 2 inches of travel. This is crucial, as it offers more cushion than many competitors’ short shocks.
Progressive Rate Springs: The progressive spring rate helps the shocks absorb small bumps for comfort but quickly ramps up stiffness to resist harsh bottoming when encountering larger obstacles with limited travel.
Adjustable Preload: Features a 5-position cam-style preload adjuster, allowing the rider to easily stiffen the spring for two-up riding or heavy loads, helping to maintain ride height.
Fitment and Compatibility
The Burly Slammer Plus Shocks Sportster kit is a direct bolt-on replacement for nearly all Evolution-powered Sportster models from the 2004 re-design through the final year of production.
Wide Model Coverage: Fits most Sportster models from 2004–2022, including the Iron 883/1200, Forty-Eight, Seventy-Two, SuperLow, Roadster, and Custom models.
Exclusions: It is typically not designed for the older Sportster Sport (XL1200S) or the new Revolution Max-powered Sportster S (RH1250S) or Nightster (RH975/S) models.
Important Trade-offs
Reduced Ground Clearance: Be aware that lowering the bike to 10.5 inches will significantly reduce your available lean angle. Aggressive cornering will almost certainly result in scraping pegs, floorboards, or exhaust components.
Firmer Ride: Despite the superior damping and travel for a short shock, the ride will be inherently firmer and harsher than a full-travel shock due to the massive reduction in physical space for movement.
The Burly Slammer Plus Shocks are the ultimate choice for achieving the “slammed look” while retaining the best possible ride quality and adjustability in a short-shock package.
Burly Slammer Plus Shocks For Harley Sportster
Nobody ever complained about a little extra cushion! The Slammer Plus shocks do just that by providing more travel than most lowered shocks.
Features:
Over 2″ of travel
10 1/2″ on centers from eyelet-to-eyelet
Utilizes a flat wire spring coupled with a progressive rate main spring built around a high-pressure gas charged 11.5″ damper
Mounting hardware included
Made in the USA
| Product Style | AmericanV-twin Item # | Catalog Number | Store Sku | MFR. Product # | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome / 10 1/2″ Length | 10017225 | 400-3526 | B28-1206 | In Stock: Ships within 24 hours | |
| Black / 10 1/2″ Length | 10017226 | 400-3527 | B28-1206B | In Stock: Ships within 24 hours |
This Product Fits
Harley Davidson
Sportster Custom XL1200C 2004-2019
Sportster Custom XL883C 2004-2009
Sportster Forty-Eight Special XL1200XS 2018, 2019
Sportster Forty-Eight XL1200X 2010-2022
Sportster Iron XL1200NS 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Sportster Iron XL883N 2009-2022
Sportster Low/SuperLow XL883L 2005-2019
Sportster Low XL1200L 2006-2011
Sportster Nightster XL1200N 2007-2012
Sportster Roadster XL1200CX 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Sportster Roadster XL1200R 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Sportster Roadster XL883R 2004-2012
Sportster Seventy-Two XL1200V 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Sportster SuperLow XL1200T 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Sportster XL883 2004-2009
