Just ordered 1" lowering blocks
Road Warrior
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Cant tell with the shortys, Looks Great...
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Cruiser
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I added 1.75" lowering blocks that I bought from a member from here. It has changed the ride. I feel more bumps through the handlebars instead of my a$$. I also removed my upper belt guard to prevent my rear fender from hitting it. I will try to upload some pics.
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Road Master
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From: East Texas
I might go with it. I want to remove the back pegs anyway since the lil lady rides her own Steet Bob. I would have to make a custom mount for the belt guard, but that shouldnt be to hard. wonder if i did that if i would have any bottoming out problems? That or just have the fender trimmed a little. Is the improved handling well worth the work though?
I personally feel like the handling is much better, it's more responsive and even easier to maneuver at low speeds, plus it just looks better.
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Road Master
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From: East Texas
I put lowering blocks on my Fat Bob. Had my wife on back and hit a pretty big dip in the road and ripped my wiring harness to pieces under the fender. Blew the fuses and then no lites. When the new harness came in I didn't run it down the middle or use the rubber stick tube. So far so good....We still can feel a rub every once in a while.
Of course I live in Louisiana where even the new roads are rough...
Of course I live in Louisiana where even the new roads are rough...
I assume what's under the fenders is different between our bikes because I can't see anything under there.
There is a six wire harness going to the tail light and turn signals on a Fat Bob. The wires are in a plastic tube; Then Harley has a rubber channel with self sticking glue that runs inside the fender. It protrudes I would say close to 5/8 inch or more.
Road Warrior
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From: Jefferson, Oregon
I have had my 1" blocks on for a few for a while...and while I LOVE the look, I am thinking of ditching the blocks.
So...those thinking of buying some...I will have some for sale in a bit at half the cost of new.
Plan to leave it at 12" shocks and upgrade them to something like the Ricors and Works. Loved the lowered look, just doesn't fit my riding style.
So...those thinking of buying some...I will have some for sale in a bit at half the cost of new.
Plan to leave it at 12" shocks and upgrade them to something like the Ricors and Works. Loved the lowered look, just doesn't fit my riding style.
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Road Master
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stock pipes must be lower than the short shots because I've never come close to dragging them as far as I can tell and I've drug the pegs a few times.
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[QUOTE=transam7969;6672188]My fiancee is 5'10'' 140 lbs, no fat chicks for me 
I can honestly say I've never gone "hog hunting" lol
QUOTE]
Just wait about 10 years, you wont have to go hunting....... Your bike looks great, soory to hear about the bottoming. My bagger has air shocks and I pump em up when I ride 2 up or load down for a trip. THats probly why I dont rub....
I can honestly say I've never gone "hog hunting" lolQUOTE]
Just wait about 10 years, you wont have to go hunting....... Your bike looks great, soory to hear about the bottoming. My bagger has air shocks and I pump em up when I ride 2 up or load down for a trip. THats probly why I dont rub....
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[QUOTE=Kbore;6764027]
Sad........ but true.
My fiancee is 5'10'' 140 lbs, no fat chicks for me I can honestly say I've never gone "hog hunting" lol
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Just wait about 10 years, you wont have to go hunting....... Your bike looks great, soory to hear about the bottoming. My bagger has air shocks and I pump em up when I ride 2 up or load down for a trip. THats probly why I dont rub....
I can honestly say I've never gone "hog hunting" lolQUOTE]
Just wait about 10 years, you wont have to go hunting....... Your bike looks great, soory to hear about the bottoming. My bagger has air shocks and I pump em up when I ride 2 up or load down for a trip. THats probly why I dont rub....