Drop Seat Kit ???
#11
11-17-2011, 03:08 AM
Road Warrior
I put the FBI drop seat kit on my '09 Roady along with an Arnott air ride when I had less than 100 miles on it. I have logged over 16k miles on this setup and it is the best riding HD I have owned (have owned 12 HD's and 4 custom choppers in the past 30 yrs). The past summer I logged nearly 9k on this bike with a 23" front wheel/tire and and travel as far as 5 states from home. I do have it set up as a solo bike (wifey's rides her own) and cannot state how it would ride with the DS two up. It does set very much like a softail. The FB kit includes everything and can be bolted on in an afternoon. They can even match factory paint for a fee. The kit is first class and of the highest quality. I'm 5'10" with a 33" inseam and setting I am very much bent kneed. This was one of the best mods I have ever done - currently stretching, raking and going to a 26" front wheel/tire. This will rate up there too in favorite mods. PM me with any questions. Later.
Jerry
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11-17-2011, 05:51 AM
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#15
11-17-2011, 08:40 AM
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It has that sitting in the bike feeling now and it doesn't feel like a Geezer Glide anymore.
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11-17-2011, 11:32 AM
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The FBI drop seat will have no ill affect on handling. You should probably expect a little better handling due to a lower center of gravity. Heat should not be anymore of an issue than prior to the kit. My 107 runs very cool. Even in the summer heat I rarely saw oil temps around 200 degrees (measured with a calibrated Autometer gauge).
I have broken my back a few years ago in a bike accident and after the drop seat, air ride & forward controls (no more running boards) this has been the only bike that I have been able to log 5-600 mile/day on. Absolutely love the ride this bike has.
Below a sneak pic of this winter's project. Pic is of my stretched body work prior to cutting off the neck for my stretch/rake job. Will be welding up the neck this weekend and mounting my air ride forks & 26" wheel/tire over Thanksgiving weekend.
Have a great day and call FBI to discuss options for their DS package. You will not be disappointed. Later.
I have broken my back a few years ago in a bike accident and after the drop seat, air ride & forward controls (no more running boards) this has been the only bike that I have been able to log 5-600 mile/day on. Absolutely love the ride this bike has.
Below a sneak pic of this winter's project. Pic is of my stretched body work prior to cutting off the neck for my stretch/rake job. Will be welding up the neck this weekend and mounting my air ride forks & 26" wheel/tire over Thanksgiving weekend.
Have a great day and call FBI to discuss options for their DS package. You will not be disappointed. Later.
#17
11-17-2011, 02:19 PM
Road Master
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#18
11-17-2011, 03:13 PM
i have never seen one (even in a picture) on a Road King.... but i bet i would look baaaaaaaad....
I'm picturing all black with a big chrome 5 spoke on the front......
my father-in-law is due for a new bike in spring..... i might have to convince him to let me build one of these for him
p.s. we're both 5'6"
I'm picturing all black with a big chrome 5 spoke on the front......
my father-in-law is due for a new bike in spring..... i might have to convince him to let me build one of these for him
p.s. we're both 5'6"
