Need lowering opinions
1st Gear
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Virginia
RE: Need lowering opinions
I lowered my wives 2007 Bob with the progressive 11inch stock.Theylowered the bike about 1 1/2.look good and work great, the only issue is she drags the mufflers when making a sharp right turn. So she is thinking about putting the Vance and Hine black short shots on, hoping to get a little more clearance on the rith hand turns.
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Iowa
RE: Need lowering opinions
so are the HDs really that more stiff? i way 170 and i do single riding and once in a while the wife gets on for a ride. so should i go with the HDs or the standard
im wantign to get the 11"
also should i lower the front at the same time?
does the front end look out of place like it is to high up?
thanks for the info
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Northwest Louisiana
RE: Need lowering opinions
ORIGINAL: amish
[align=left]so are the HDs really that more stiff? i way 170 and i do single riding and once in a while the wife gets on for a ride. so should i go with the HDs or the standard[/align][align=left]im wantign to get the 11" [/align][align=left]also should i lower the front at the same time?[/align][align=left]does the front end look out of place like it is to high up?[/align][align=left]thanks for the info[/align]
[align=left]so are the HDs really that more stiff? i way 170 and i do single riding and once in a while the wife gets on for a ride. so should i go with the HDs or the standard[/align][align=left]im wantign to get the 11" [/align][align=left]also should i lower the front at the same time?[/align][align=left]does the front end look out of place like it is to high up?[/align][align=left]thanks for the info[/align]
RE: Need lowering opinions
i have air shocks... lowering shocks... dropped me about 2 3/4 in... i re wired under my fender when i put on the wide tire but it is LOW... real low with me on it!
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Templeton California
RE: Need lowering opinions
Ok, here's a set of before and after pics with the Progressives and LePera seat
I'm pretty sure you can go lower with the blocks but even the manufacturer of the lowering block kits don't recomend going two up with a 2" drop or using it at all if you weigh over 200lbs
I'm pretty sure you can go lower with the blocks but even the manufacturer of the lowering block kits don't recomend going two up with a 2" drop or using it at all if you weigh over 200lbs
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Dorset, UK
RE: Need lowering opinions
Just fitted a set of Hagon shocks to my bob. They tailor make them to your weight andcost ÂŁ169 (about $300)night and day! Can't believe the difference they make!
I kept the standard length as imo the stock shocks don't have enough damper travel as it is and shortening them would make it worse.
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I kept the standard length as imo the stock shocks don't have enough damper travel as it is and shortening them would make it worse.
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2006
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RE: Need lowering opinions
Ok were are you guys finding the 412's 11in HD black Progressives? I have been looking but not having any luck!
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: England via the US
RE: Need lowering opinions
I'm running 11" Progressive 412's. I also have a C&C lopro solo seat which lower me another 1 1/2". Being about 6' tall with this combo I can almost bend my knees when I put my feet down. It's great.