Buying Street Bob with Lowered Rear End. Problems??
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08-25-2007, 10:44 PM
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08-25-2007, 11:19 PM
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08-26-2007, 10:17 AM
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08-26-2007, 10:37 AM
RE: Buying Street Bob with Lowered Rear End. Problems??
Has only the back been lowered? If handling is a worry, drop the forks thru the triple clamps a fraction.
This will compensate.
Effectively what the new shockers are, are Lowrider ones?? Am I correct people??
Or near enough anyway.
I wouldnt panic too much. Just buy it, and enjoy it.
This will compensate.
Effectively what the new shockers are, are Lowrider ones?? Am I correct people??
Or near enough anyway.
I wouldnt panic too much. Just buy it, and enjoy it.
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08-26-2007, 01:19 PM
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RE: Buying Street Bob with Lowered Rear End. Problems??
I"ll throw some more crap out that may make it even less clear. As I understand, if you have the HD lowering shocks, they do not actually lower the Bob or Lowrider at all since these are the same height as the stock ones (12 inchers). They will lower those Dyna models with taller shocks. A lot of guys looking to further lower bobs & lows usually go with an 11 incher or 11.5 incher shocks. Progressive is a popular brand.
. As I understand, if you have the HD lowering shocks, they do not actually lower the Bob or Lowrider at all since these are the same height as the stock ones (12 inchers). They will lower those Dyna models with taller shocks. A lot of guys looking to further lower bobs & lows usually go with an 11 incher or 11.5 incher shocks. Progressive is a popular brand.
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08-26-2007, 06:39 PM
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08-26-2007, 07:49 PM
RE: Buying Street Bob with Lowered Rear End. Problems??
Thanks guys. I'm not sure what he used, but I will find out. And he's including the stock shocks. He is an engineer sho seems to know what he is doing. The bike is definitely 1" lower than other Bobs I have sat on because my feet are flat on the pavement with this one. Picking up the bike Thursday or Friday. I will post photos.
#9
08-27-2007, 12:16 AM
RE: Buying Street Bob with Lowered Rear End. Problems??
If your sure your bike is 1" lower than other 'bobs it may be that the HD in your description stands for heavy duty rather than Harley Davidson. One of the major aftermarket manufacturers (Progressive) offers 2 versions of their shocks: normal and heavy duty. The heavy duty version is rated to carry more weight due to the stiffer springs.
A quick way to visually check if you have 11" shocks is to look at the rear tire while your bike is on the jiffy stand. Look at the top of the rear tire - do this from the side with the exhaust pipes. If you can't see any rubber tire between the fender and the chrome wheel you have 11" shocks. If you see about an inch of rubber tire than you have the optional Harley Shocks - these only lower the Street Bob about 1/4".
A quick way to visually check if you have 11" shocks is to look at the rear tire while your bike is on the jiffy stand. Look at the top of the rear tire - do this from the side with the exhaust pipes. If you can't see any rubber tire between the fender and the chrome wheel you have 11" shocks. If you see about an inch of rubber tire than you have the optional Harley Shocks - these only lower the Street Bob about 1/4".
ORIGINAL: Elginator
Thanks guys. I'm not sure what he used, but I will find out. And he's including the stock shocks. He is an engineer sho seems to know what he is doing. The bike is definitely 1" lower than other Bobs I have sat on because my feet are flat on the pavement with this one. Picking up the bike Thursday or Friday. I will post photos.
Thanks guys. I'm not sure what he used, but I will find out. And he's including the stock shocks. He is an engineer sho seems to know what he is doing. The bike is definitely 1" lower than other Bobs I have sat on because my feet are flat on the pavement with this one. Picking up the bike Thursday or Friday. I will post photos.
#10
09-16-2007, 11:04 AM
RE: Buying Street Bob with Lowered Rear End. Problems??
ORIGINAL: joe297
If your sure your bike is 1" lower than other 'bobs it may be that the HD in your description stands for heavy duty rather than Harley Davidson. One of the major aftermarket manufacturers (Progressive) offers 2 versions of their shocks: normal and heavy duty. The heavy duty version is rated to carry more weight due to the stiffer springs.
A quick way to visually check if you have 11" shocks is to look at the rear tire while your bike is on the jiffy stand. Look at the top of the rear tire - do this from the side with the exhaust pipes. If you can't see any rubber tire between the fender and the chrome wheel you have 11" shocks. If you see about an inch of rubber tire than you have the optional Harley Shocks - these only lower the Street Bob about 1/4".
If your sure your bike is 1" lower than other 'bobs it may be that the HD in your description stands for heavy duty rather than Harley Davidson. One of the major aftermarket manufacturers (Progressive) offers 2 versions of their shocks: normal and heavy duty. The heavy duty version is rated to carry more weight due to the stiffer springs.
A quick way to visually check if you have 11" shocks is to look at the rear tire while your bike is on the jiffy stand. Look at the top of the rear tire - do this from the side with the exhaust pipes. If you can't see any rubber tire between the fender and the chrome wheel you have 11" shocks. If you see about an inch of rubber tire than you have the optional Harley Shocks - these only lower the Street Bob about 1/4".
And by the way, it handles like a dream.