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Let me know how you like the ride with the dropped tubes. Hopefully it helps a little with the steering twitchiness...I installed a steering damper to address that. My forks are out getting Öhlins cartridges and I can make the change easily when I put them back in next week.
It will perhaps, I will tell you after my next ride...
The first 2020 and 2021 Low Rider S had the short rear shock and in 2022 when they upgrade the rear shock with long one they didn't change the position of the fork, I think it will put the bike in the same condition than the earlyer models, will see if it performs better
Let me know how you like the ride with the dropped tubes. Hopefully it helps a little with the steering twitchiness...I installed a steering damper to address that. My forks are out getting Öhlins cartridges and I can make the change easily when I put them back in next week.
I went out for a spin to day, about 70 miles on winding roads, handling in the curves seem to be about the same with the dropped tubes, it might be a little more stable.
The biggest change is my riding position with the one-inch raise and pullback risers extensions.
Before, I was cramped on the bike, my arms and shoulders tense, which made me clumsy and caused me pain.
Now the tension is gone; my arms and shoulders are relaxed. Plus, the angle between my torso and thighs is wider, my hips no longer hurt, and I'm much more comfortable riding. I'm relaxed, and it makes all the difference. It's like I've almost switched bikes. Even sport mode is no longer a problem at low speeds. My wrists are much more flexible, and I no longer experience jerky movements. My next upgrade will be mini footpegs, which will also free up my feet, and I think I'll be at my best.
Thanks Durham man for your advice, I've often read your posts about this model, even before buying my first Low Rider S, and also while I had it. I've followed the evolution of yours, which you've modified quite a bit over time, and I know you have a lot of experience with this machine. So I think you're right about the forward controls, especially since I'm not an aggressive rider and I prefer cruising. But I'd like to try this seat with a pull back plate and mini footboards to start. We'll see how it goes.
You will find the mini boards will make the rear brake useless. You can raise the pedal up enough, but you have no pivot like a peg. Then it's not like a regular touring pedal.... Many times I rested my foot on it without knowing and cooked my rear brakes... Doesn't take much. I lowered it back down out of the way and forgot about it.... And then converted to full boards....
You will find the mini boards will make the rear brake useless. You can raise the pedal up enough, but you have no pivot like a peg. Then it's not like a regular touring pedal.... Many times I rested my foot on it without knowing and cooked my rear brakes... Doesn't take much. I lowered it back down out of the way and forgot about it.... And then converted to full boards....
Thanks for your advice, I will receive the boards next week, will see how it works and what is necessary to do...
Thanks for your advice, I will receive the boards next week, will see how it works and what is necessary to do...
you remember the Harley mini floor boards I ran as mids. I never had any problems with them v.s the stock pegs. Adjust the rear brake all the way up to the last thread. I do agree the touring pedal with full forward boards is better as far as rear brake performance.
Last edited by Durham man; Apr 11, 2026 at 05:14 AM.
you remember the Harley mini floor boards I ran as mids. I never had any problems with them v.s the stock pegs. Adjust the rear brake all the way up to the last thread. I do agree the touring pedal with full forward boards is better as far as rear brake performance.
Thanks Durham man, I've already raised my brake pedal a bit, but I'll put it all the way up so my foot can fit underneath.
Thanks for the update. I get my forks back this week and I plan to drop the tubes maybe 10mm. Interestingly, I compared the tube height between the S and ST at the dealership over the weekend. Stock, the S tubes are about 18mm above the top triple clams (not including the height of the cap) and the ST are almost flush. The stock ST height looks just like your most recent pictures.
So, I've fitted the mini footboards from Kuryakyn that I just recieve yesterday, for now in the central position (there are 3 mounting holes to move them forward or backward) I put them horizontally, which suits me best when stationary. I've raised the gear selector one notch so I can put my foot underneath and the brake pedal is almost at its maximum position. We'll see how it goes when riding...
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