Progressive Drop in on a 2010 Wide glide
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I did mine a while ago and I think the wide glide need longer spacers.
Did you measure the stock shook length before installing spacers?
How much did you want to drop the front end?
With the spacer you are using now, how much was the drop? If you want to raise or lower more use the spacers you have and make new ones by cutting longer or shorter.
I also remember that there was a minimum you are aloud to cut which was written in the instruction.
Did you measure the stock shook length before installing spacers?
How much did you want to drop the front end?
With the spacer you are using now, how much was the drop? If you want to raise or lower more use the spacers you have and make new ones by cutting longer or shorter.
I also remember that there was a minimum you are aloud to cut which was written in the instruction.
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I did mine a while ago and I think the wide glide need longer spacers.
Did you measure the stock shook length before installing spacers?
How much did you want to drop the front end?
With the spacer you are using now, how much was the drop? If you want to raise or lower more use the spacers you have and make new ones by cutting longer or shorter.
I also remember that there was a minimum you are aloud to cut which was written in the instruction.
Did you measure the stock shook length before installing spacers?
How much did you want to drop the front end?
With the spacer you are using now, how much was the drop? If you want to raise or lower more use the spacers you have and make new ones by cutting longer or shorter.
I also remember that there was a minimum you are aloud to cut which was written in the instruction.
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I didn't measure but I searched some post and saw where they cut them 1 1/2" so that's what i did. The instruction kind of vague cause I didnt know if you installed at the recommended length would there be a drop or not. But I can tell ya don't go to 1 1/2" It was horrible. I lowered the rear 1" and right now at 2 1/8" its looks good. If I had to start I would start in the 2 1/2 to 2 3/4" range cause I think there is a little more improvement over the way I have it now. If you want to raise it you make the pieces longer...Lower it cut them shorter.I think the instructions say 3 1/4 inches and they give you a recommended amount to go shorter and longer. The pieces that come with the kit are 3 1/4" long. But I do not know if you used without cutting what the drop would be....I searched and searched and couldnt find what I was looking for about this kit. It only takes about 10 minutes to change them out and that includes the time to cut the pieces so I say just play away and get it the way you want it.
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So it sounds like your saying the longer the spacer the more pressure is on the springs, so the bike would sit higher..more pressure on springs means less travel before springs hold the weight of the front end?
Does that make a stiffer ride though?
I have enough spacer in mine that I can with a lot of effort get the caps back on, I also have a pretty stiff ride that way, much more than the stock springs.
I'll have to check oil level again, but I'm wondering if I take some of that preload out, will the ride get a bit smoother??
Maybe a lighter weight fork oil ??
tia
Al
Does that make a stiffer ride though?
I have enough spacer in mine that I can with a lot of effort get the caps back on, I also have a pretty stiff ride that way, much more than the stock springs.
I'll have to check oil level again, but I'm wondering if I take some of that preload out, will the ride get a bit smoother??
Maybe a lighter weight fork oil ??
tia
Al
Last edited by AllenW; Jun 9, 2012 at 11:35 AM.
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So it sounds like your saying the longer the spacer the more pressure is on the springs, so the bike would sit higher..more pressure on springs means less travel before springs hold the weight of the front end?
Does that make a stiffer ride though?
I have enough spacer in mine that I can with a lot of effort get the caps back on, I also have a pretty stiff ride that way, much more than the stock springs.
I'll have to check oil level again, but I'm wondering if I take some of that preload out, will the ride get a bit smoother??
Maybe a lighter weight fork oil ??
tia
Al
Does that make a stiffer ride though?
I have enough spacer in mine that I can with a lot of effort get the caps back on, I also have a pretty stiff ride that way, much more than the stock springs.
I'll have to check oil level again, but I'm wondering if I take some of that preload out, will the ride get a bit smoother??
Maybe a lighter weight fork oil ??
tia
Al
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