superglide custom lowering question

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Apr 28, 2011 | 06:59 PM

love2ride420

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From: st.louis

superglide custom lowering question

does anyone have a 2010 lowered?and does anyone know what length the stock shocks are on a FXDC

Apr 28, 2011 | 07:09 PM

gd55

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I am thinking 12 1/2 inches.Why do you want to lower it?
I heard it will make the ride harsher and will sacrifice
that much appreciated Dyna handling.

Apr 28, 2011 | 07:16 PM

love2ride420

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Originally Posted by gd55

I am thinking 12 1/2 inches.Why do you want to lower it?
I heard it will make the ride harsher and will sacrifice
that much appreciated Dyna handling.

well your the second person to say that sonow im reconcidering ,was thinking it would look nice

Apr 28, 2011 | 07:21 PM

biketroll

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I lowered the rear of my bike 1'' and I love the way it handles.

Apr 28, 2011 | 07:23 PM

love2ride420

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what size shocks did you use and what kind,thanks

Apr 28, 2011 | 09:39 PM

SuperFastGlide

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i put streetbob shocks on mine... dropped it about an inch...

Apr 29, 2011 | 03:47 AM

HemiOrange

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Quote:

Originally Posted by love2ride420

well your the second person to say that sonow im reconcidering ,was thinking it would look nice

If you don't plan on riding aggressively, don't mind taking the corners slower to prevent dragging the pegs, don't mind slowing way down for R/R tracks or road undulations, then you are a candidate for a lowered suspension.

Lots of guys ride hardtails or softtails for the look, and they do look cool, lowered Dynas look pretty sweet, too, so if looks override function for you then go for it.