lower a 2006 dyna superglide

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Sep 29, 2008 | 09:14 PM

johnebb

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lower a 2006 dyna superglide

I want to lower my 2006 Dyna Superglide. What options do I have ? Can I just get different shocks, get a lowering kit, or do I need to get both ? Can anyone post a pic of their lowered bike for me ? I am six foot tall and with my new sundowner seat I have to stand on my tiptoes.

Thanks for any help or advice,
John

Sep 29, 2008 | 10:46 PM

nkauf21

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For the rear you can get shorter shocks or lowering blocks but I recommend the shocks. Progressives are what most of the guys are using. 11" length in either the 412's or for the more expensive 440's. For the front you can do new springs or go the cheap route like me and slide the fork tubes up. You can see mine in my sig pic.

Sep 30, 2008 | 03:54 AM

jmpancoast

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Here is my 06 FXDI with 11" Progressive 412s.

Sep 30, 2008 | 05:58 AM

jamesrgarner

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I tried the lowering kit and it was okay but I wanted it lower so I used 12" Progressive 440s then a month or two later lowered the front end an inch with progressive front springs. The Progressive suspension is expensive but it makes an amazing difference. I'm 6' and love the lowered ride.

Sep 30, 2008 | 02:20 PM

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Here is my FXDB with 11" Progressives and Harley Badlander seat.

Sep 30, 2008 | 03:19 PM

JRK5892

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cheap way to do this is a tarmack lowering block kit for the rear, and drop the tubes into the trees in the front...
you can also do the progressive rear shocks and springs in front for more $$$$
or you can do a mix... i went with lower air shocks in back and dropped the forks into my trees 1 in... love it!