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Apr 30, 2008 | 10:12 PM

james_hslr

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From: taylor AZ

LOWER MY BOB

I JUST GOT A 08 STREET BOB AND I WANT TO DROP THE *** END BUT ALL THE 11 INCH SHOCKS I FOUND ONLY DROP IT A 1/4 OF AN INCH ANY SUGGESTIONS???

May 1, 2008 | 06:30 AM

jmpancoast

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RE: LOWER MY BOB

If your 08 Bob has the OEM shocks on it, the 11" shocks will drop it 3/4 to 1 inch.

I had Bob shocks on my 06 FXDI, then went to progressive 11" shocks. The difference was significant.

Here is a pic with the progressives. Compare the relationship of the rear fender to the rear wheel on mine to yours.

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May 1, 2008 | 07:20 AM

Chipstah

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RE: LOWER MY BOB

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I had Bob shocks on my 06 FXDI, then went to progressive 11" shocks. The difference was significant.

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+1 and also consider a lower solo seat (C&C, LePera, Corbin, etc).

May 1, 2008 | 07:39 AM

BLade1127

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RE: LOWER MY BOB

+1, the Progressives will lower it almost an inch.

May 1, 2008 | 09:31 AM

JRK5892

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RE: LOWER MY BOB

air shocks...2 in drop... re wire under your fender though or you will bottom out and rip your wires if you run a big tire

May 1, 2008 | 08:17 PM

james_hslr

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From: taylor AZ

RE: LOWER MY BOB

thanx for the input i appriciate it.another question when youwent to the 11 inch shocks do you have any problems draging anything oncorners?the reason i ask is because i have already drugpegs on both sides and wasntdoing anything real radical