Ok I know that I can use the search function and I have but I dont have the time to scroll thru 100 threads sorry. So with that being said I ordered the lowering drop in kit for my 2009 super glide and my question is with the spacers they supply do they drop the front forks or do I have to cut them to lower it? I mean I know that pvc is so expensive and it would be hard for them to out several differnet options in the kit so you would not have to cut anything but oh well..I just dont want to cut something if I dont have to.

 

did you try the sreach options it works great

 

There is a search option??

 

From their catalog, it appears that the kit comes with everything you need and no special tools are required. Their website isn't so easy to navigate for such information.

 

The search option might work for you, but for some reason it has never worked for me. It directs me to posts that have nothing to do with any of the words that I entered.

The way I get around it is to Google it and look for HD Forums as the source. This saves me hours of searching.

I'm sure the lowering kit will have the spacers already sized for your application, but I've never bought a lowering kit, so don't know. On the other hand, if the thought of possibly having to cut spacers is beyond your level of comfort, then I don't know if you should be removing those fork caps to begin with.

If you do the job yourself, make sure you support that front end and take all the weight off of it when removing the caps. Make sure to loosen the top tube clamps first as they do create enough clamping force to prevent the caps from turning. It's also much better if you can raise and lower the front at will, I use a solid bike lift at the rear of the frame and a hydraulic jack at the front for quick fork compression and extension, but I'm sure that the instructions will cover anything that I have to offer.

 

Yes you have to cut the PVC Spacers. I just dropped my Front End one inch, and the kit includes simple instructions. Hack saw or cut off saw required. It is not a technical job. A vice comes in handy but not necessary. Very simple install. The nice part is you don't have to replace Fork Oil unless you want to go with new or stiffer oil.

GARY

 

Now you got me thinking about getting some Progressive replacement springs to go with my Ricor Intiminators. Will this money pit never end?!!!!????

 

Ricor does not recommend Progressive springs for their Intiminators. The valving in them isn't designed for progressively wound springs.

I've run into the same issues on the rear shock coil on KTM dirt racers with the direct link suspension, progressively wound springs throw off their valving.

It's best to stick with straight wound coil springs for custom engineered suspensions.

 

Thanks. I was wondering about that.

 

Ok I did the kit yesterday & yes I had to cut the spacers. Not a hard job but to get a clean 1 inch cut well that's another story, I really can't understand why they can't just throw 3 different sized spacers in there kits? But any how it's done I like the way it looks and rides..