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Old May 1, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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Default Lowering a Superglide?
What is involved? I am only 5'6" and am wondering ifI would be more comfortable.
 
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Old May 1, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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Default RE: Lowering a Superglide?
i'm only5'6 too and i had to get the progressive 412-4037c lower shocks. i put them on with a little help in about 10 mins. i think they were the best thing i could have done. the bike is way more comfortable now.
 
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Default RE: Lowering a Superglide?
Arlen Ness makes an adapter to lower 1 inch.
 
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Default RE: Lowering a Superglide?
Just installed 11 inch 412s. I am 5'8". Bike seems to handle much better...not so much shocks but the lower center of gravity. Wish I had done sooner. Pretty easy install...a little tricky on the second shock getting things to align.

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Thanks for the information. I will look into things next week.
 
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Default RE: Lowering a Superglide?
Lowering the front is free and easy. Loosen up the triple tree clamps and move the fork tube up 1/2 - 3/4".
 
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