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Aug 2, 2011 | 01:32 AM

snksknrZ28

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Lowering Fat Bob

What are the pros and cons to lowering my fat bob with a progressive front lowering kit as opposed to just lowering the front forks in the triple tree?

Aug 2, 2011 | 02:35 AM

JPL17

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I wish I could better help with a more specific response but I only loweredmy Fatbob in the rear. As for me it has been all positive. I wanted a certain look and I was able to attain that I dodn't feel as if I have given anything up. I am an aggresive rider in the twisties and I really can't tell the difference. Maybe I'm scraping a hair earlier but I can't tell. My handling is great and its a blast to ride.

I would guess for you-going with the Progressive front end-they have a great product so you might improve your handling a bit as opposed to leaving your stock HD fronts. If you do it please let us know what you think.

Aug 2, 2011 | 03:38 AM

Cowpokey

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I think it would look silly having the fork tubes sticking up above the triple trees.

Aug 2, 2011 | 07:05 AM

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I did both until I got my drop in kit and both work but with the drop in kit and putting in heavier SE fork oil it feels a lot better now and not as mushy in the front end.