Any issues about lowering the back only??
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agree. 16's and a jockey , never had an issue . If anything , maneuverability improved with the apes
no problems with just lowering the rear
no problems with just lowering the rear
Last edited by zukeeper; Jan 5, 2012 at 09:40 PM.
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To the O.P.and back to the topic at hand.
I have my bikes rear end lower with the Burly shocks and the front end is still stock. Never noticed any difference when riding other then that I can get my feet flat on the ground when stopped. When parking the bike on an uneven surface (dirt, grass.....) I do have to find a low spot to put the side stand on so the bike doesn't stand straight up.
If you have already lowered the rear end and want to figure out how tall you want to go on the bars. Pick up a broom stick, get on the bike, close your eyes and hold the sick in both hands in front of you where you are nice and comfy, have a friend measude from the riser to the broomstick. This will let you know how tall you (naturally) want the bars to be.
Last edited by blueangel73; Jan 6, 2012 at 06:09 AM.
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Lowered the back with 12" apes / 2 inch risers (5 ft 10 in) years ago and no issues.
I also moved the trees down on the forks by 1 1/2 inches to even it out some.
Do yourself a favor with the apes and change out the riser bushings to polyurethane ones if you haven't already. Makes a big difference.
I also moved the trees down on the forks by 1 1/2 inches to even it out some.
Do yourself a favor with the apes and change out the riser bushings to polyurethane ones if you haven't already. Makes a big difference.
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thanks everyone for sharing your experiences,
after all your comments I will sure keep the bike with the rear lowered only, or at least i'll wait till next summer and try it like that before buying a drop in kit.
As for the apes i'm still undecided 12's or 14'' and I don't even know wich ones yet... I'm looking at burly narrows or road 6 customs..
after all your comments I will sure keep the bike with the rear lowered only, or at least i'll wait till next summer and try it like that before buying a drop in kit.
As for the apes i'm still undecided 12's or 14'' and I don't even know wich ones yet... I'm looking at burly narrows or road 6 customs..
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I haven't used or seen anyone that has used lowering blocks, but I can tell you that many, many people will tell you to stay away from them. Much easier and in the long run I would say it safer to just get the shocks and do it the right way.