Lower Front End on FXDF

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Apr 27, 2010 | 11:33 PM

Texasbrons

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Lower Front End on FXDF

Just curious, can't you lower the front end on a bike by sliding the tubes up into the triple trees 1/2" to 1" if you wanted to? What are the pitfalls of doing this?

Apr 27, 2010 | 11:44 PM

thedonthere

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a lot of people have done it with no problems

Apr 27, 2010 | 11:59 PM

hacksawsgarage

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i dropped mine just a touch. maybe 1/4 inch just to see.
i may go to 1/2. i would like to go an inch, but it may look a bit funky.
in theory, you are limited only by the height of your risers.

Apr 28, 2010 | 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Texasbrons

Just curious, can't you lower the front end on a bike by sliding the tubes up into the triple trees 1/2" to 1" if you wanted to? What are the pitfalls of doing this?

None.
In addition, I changed the fluid to the heavier weight Sceaming Egale fork oil... $20.

May 1, 2010 | 04:39 PM

Texasbrons

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Great!! THanks for the pics as well. I think I'll give a shot. Keep the rubber side down!!

May 2, 2010 | 08:47 PM

Texasbrons

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I did it, and I like it. Biggest thing I noticed is that now my heels are more likely to drag in corners than before. They did every once in a while, but now more often with my forward controls!!