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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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So I lowered my Fatbob ... Did the 10.5 Burly's and the Progressive drop in kit. I am pretty happy with the look and handling. So far no bottoming, both 2 up & solo .... I just need to order a shorter kickstand. Thanks to everyone on this site .... So much help and information here it's incredible!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Good lookin bike!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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Looks good.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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Well done... I dig it.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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Looks great dropped like that. Personally I can't stand a bike where you can see any more than half the width of the tire between the rim and fender.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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Thanks guys ... I was skeptical about lowering the bike and was expecting handling issues but so far so good. Next on the list is the 30 tooth pulley swap ... it never ends!
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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How do you like the ride quality/stiffness with the rears? Harsher than stock? I was thinking about going with a set in black to replace my 10.5 chrome sporty shocks that are starting to pit.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 10:10 PM
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A little stiffer on rough roads ... but really not bad at all.
 
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