Lowrider ST Forks
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Road Master
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Lowrider ST Forks
Since the factory has a taller rear shock on the ST than the Lowrider S, does anyone know if the factory did anything different with the front forks on the ST, or are they the same length as the Lowrider S?
Thanks.
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Last edited by natural gasser; May 3, 2023 at 06:21 PM.
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The 22 up LRS has the same rear shock as the ST. The fork springs are a straight rate in the ST and progressive rate in the S. Many testers commented on the improved feel of the ST fork over the S.
Road Master
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you could also loosen the trees and slide the tubes down...i got roughly 1" more height in the front.
you will need a shim to as the fork does have a slight taper to the tube. Hairys Customs sells them, just a printed plastic shim.
you will need a shim to as the fork does have a slight taper to the tube. Hairys Customs sells them, just a printed plastic shim.
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ng I wonder if the static springs that are in the st to manage the weight of the st fairing can be easily swapped to the standard s forks. I have no problems with the weight of my fairing as is but if I do the stereo thing I would want to beef up my front suspension. I have not heard alot of great reviews on going with the big name fork upgrade products to take that cash plunge.
Tourer
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i am 100% sure the front fork set up as well as where the taper starts is different on the lowrider ST. On my ST i don't have anymore room to slide the forks down either. Wonder what's really different!
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Road Warrior
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Different part #'s from the ST to the LRS so some kind of difference, hard to know for sure unless you had two side by side
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