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Default Front fork lowering kit need some advise.

i looking for 2" front fork lowering kit. i found 2 set progressive in Ebay which different kind by words "Progressive Drop-In Fork Lowering Kit" and "Progressive Fork Lowering Kit" as the picture below.

please suggest what's different and which one better? or another way lowering are welcome.

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Go with the progressive monotubes. They will allow u to lower either 1 or 2". I went with 1" and absolutely love them. Night and day difference from the springs. You will NOT regret it.
 
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Originally Posted by ARTZWAKEN
i looking for 2" front fork lowering kit. i found 2 set progressive in Ebay which different kind by words "Progressive Drop-In Fork Lowering Kit" and "Progressive Fork Lowering Kit" as the picture below.

please suggest what's different and which one better? or another way lowering are welcome.

Thank you for advance.




Did you check the part # ???... they might be the same kit with a different description... 10-1561, both pictured are drop-in kits. If you scroll down on the listing, you can see the part # and check fitment for your bike, don't go by the picture...just the description, and part # when ordering, they often use "stock" pictures and you don't always get what's shown...
 

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Did you check the part # ???... they might be the same kit with a different description... 10-1561...If you scroll down on the listing, you can check fitment for your bike, both of those are "drop-in"...
Yes, i just need to know which one you prefer by your opinion. thanks.
 
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Go with the progressive monotubes. They will allow u to lower either 1 or 2". I went with 1" and absolutely love them. Night and day difference from the springs. You will NOT regret it.
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Yes, i just need to know which one you prefer by your opinion. thanks.
I would prefer the one that fits my bike!!! Check the Progressive site. I think you'll find only one drop-in lowering kit # that fits your bike....then order that one!!
 
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I would prefer the one that fits my bike!!! Check the Progressive site. I think you'll find only one drop-in lowering kit # that fits your bike....then order that one!!
Thanks again, i will go to website and find them.
 
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here's my position now i thought 2" lowered would be fine.

 
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Nice looking bike!!! I'm about to install a Progressive front lowering kit and 422 adjustable shocks on my Rocker, just waiting for new wheels to arrive...Did you lower the rear?? If so, what did you use??
 
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Couple of tid bits.

You can use schedule 40 PVC pipe from the hardware store to make different size spacers.
Make sure you compensate with less fork oil to make up for the lowering of the forks and space that the spacers take up. Too much oil will blow your fork seals and you front end will be way to stiff.

Ricor Intiminators and Pre-load adjuster caps are a perfect addition to this project.

I have done this a couple of times before with lots of trial and error.

Mono shocks would be a better choice. Cheaper in the long run and a hell of a lot less work.
 


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