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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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I am 5ft 5in. I cannot plant my feet firmly on the ground. I Have to lean my 2007 Dyna wide glide slightly when i come to a full stop. Any suggestions on a good lowering kit for the rear end of the bike. I don't really want to pay too much.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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I have not used these. But, I think this may be what you are looking for.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harle...spagenameZWDVW
 
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lower shocks... drop some 11in progressvies and your golden
 
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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Get a Sporty...
 
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Originally Posted by moys07dyna
I am 5ft 5in. I cannot plant my feet firmly on the ground. I Have to lean my 2007 Dyna wide glide slightly when i come to a full stop. Any suggestions on a good lowering kit for the rear end of the bike. I don't really want to pay too much.
I'm 5'7" and wanted a little lower ride..went on ebay and found new factory shocks from a Dyna Street Bob(cheeep). They are .6 inch lower. I think there are Sportster shocks that are shorter and will work. A good parts man can help you. I will go with Progre$$ives when I can.
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/items/Pa...fromfsbZQQ_trk
 
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Get a Sporty...
Sporties are taller most of the time, and more top heavy.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Just had the same problem, sent my stock seat to mean city cycles, they lowered it 2 inches and moved me foward 2 inches and used memory foam, and did a beautiful job all for around 100 bucks, great place, great people.
 
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I would suggest some 11" progressive 412s they can be had for about $200 new from www.easternperformance.com
 
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Originally Posted by paulies 07
Just had the same problem, sent my stock seat to mean city cycles, they lowered it 2 inches and moved me foward 2 inches and used memory foam, and did a beautiful job all for around 100 bucks, great place, great people.
To keep your ground clearance paulies solution looks the best. If clearance is not an issue you have the shorter shock route as an option.
 
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