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Old 11-27-2014, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by fastNugly
So your front is still lowered? If so, how much lower and you added 13" rears?
I just want my stance like yours.


It is hard to say if I have lowered it or not because I didn't take measurements before. Since you do not have the same bike as me I cant say if the same set up will work.


I have installed 13" Burly Stilettos on the rear and I have installed the Slammer kit fork springs on the front. If you want I can take some measurements so you can determine if my set up will work for you.
 
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Originally Posted by chris_b_owens
It is hard to say if I have lowered it or not because I didn't take measurements before. Since you do not have the same bike as me I cant say if the same set up will work.


I have installed 13" Burly Stilettos on the rear and I have installed the Slammer kit fork springs on the front. If you want I can take some measurements so you can determine if my set up will work for you.
That would be amazing if you could
 
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chris, awesome job!!
 
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Old 11-27-2014, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by fastNugly
That would be amazing if you could


Ok I am not sure what measurements can help but as you can see from the pic. My front forks measure 19 3/8" from the center of the axel to the bottom of the lower triple tree.


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My rear height measuring from the top of the swing arm straight up to the upper shock bolt center is 11 3/4"


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I figured measurements off the ground would be useless because I don't even have the stock kick stand. I think if you get the swing arm and front fork measurements the same then the bike should sit the same. You can even just slide the fork tubes up thru the trees to get the lowered look you want. Hope this all helps.
 
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Old 11-28-2014, 02:13 AM
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Your rear shocks are on lowering blocks. Put it back to the stock location and it will raise the rear end a bit.

Originally Posted by fastNugly
Here is a picture of my bike I just picked up.
Don't mind the forward Controls, I do have rear sets waiting to go on.
I do want a proper Cafe stance, which this isn't.
What do you guys recommend?
Bike is in storage, do haven't measured the rear, but you can see its loooow.

Chris, sorry for hijacking, I just love your stance and want the same for mine.

 
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Old 11-28-2014, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by chris_b_owens
Thanks for the comments but I am pretty sure that a café doesn't HAVE to have any of that.


I say that because my bike IS Café and does not...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HARLEY-DAV...item2345200def

wot you have is a "dinner"racer lol keep the faith n enjoy...its black friday over your side so go n get some seaman socks there a must have..:
 
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http://www.mostlybymotorcycle.com/en...he-cafe-racer/

history lesson

http://www.pipeburn.com/home/category/cafe-racer/page/3

theres alway plenty of cafes on this blog worth a butchers..
 

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Hi Chris
Have you any of the stock parth for sale I am looking for the handle bar support brackets and original mirrors

Please let me know ASAP

Gary
 
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Originally Posted by garygarnett
Hi Chris
Have you any of the stock parth for sale I am looking for the handle bar support brackets and original mirrors

Please let me know ASAP

Gary
if he hasn't ill have a dig through,wot hight risers ru looking for ? i also have a brand new never been used set of midmounts (foot pegs) off an 09 upwards iron(i think) but will fit others.
 
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Originally Posted by chris_b_owens
It is hard to say if I have lowered it or not because I didn't take measurements before.

From the looks of your fork gaters it's the same height.

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