next project.... pro/con
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: SLC, UT
I think these are very close to what I have.
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From: sand mountain Alabama
Our wide glide was lowered 1 inch front and back when we got it. The ride wasn't all that bad when solo but 2 up it beat us to death, bottoming out at every little bump.
I raised it by putting stock shocks on and it rides way better and still looks great.
However, I always say do it like you want, you are the only one that has to be happy.
I raised it by putting stock shocks on and it rides way better and still looks great.
However, I always say do it like you want, you are the only one that has to be happy.
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Cruiser
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From: Ohio
i am going to assume your aint married
we all know whent he woman is happy everyone is happy
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Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Tampa
Slam it
I've always had slammed harleys and love it. I don't ride aggressive, I just cruise around. Been to the dragons tail once with my slammed fatboy, and twice with my slammed road king. Scraped a few times, so I just started taking the corners a little slower.
Like the other guys have said, if you ride aggressive, do corners and stuff, probably better not to slam it, unless you really wanna slow down through the turns.
I have a like new (like new as in, i installed it for the previous owner 2 years ago, and they only put 500 miles on the bike) 1" lowering block off my '02 lowrider that I'm gonna list when I get around to it, and also the stock 12" shocks. If you're interested in the lowering kit, I'd cut you a deal. It is taking up space on my garage floor at the moment... I assume it will fit all dynas, haven't really researched it yet though....
When I took it off, I put in the 10.5" burly slammers. Only took it for a test ride and I like it. Only thing is that the fender hits the belt guard when I bottom the shock out (I bottomed out intentionally to find out what I would need to trim). I dont think a 12" shock with 1" lowering bracket hits anything though.
I've always had slammed harleys and love it. I don't ride aggressive, I just cruise around. Been to the dragons tail once with my slammed fatboy, and twice with my slammed road king. Scraped a few times, so I just started taking the corners a little slower.
Like the other guys have said, if you ride aggressive, do corners and stuff, probably better not to slam it, unless you really wanna slow down through the turns.
I have a like new (like new as in, i installed it for the previous owner 2 years ago, and they only put 500 miles on the bike) 1" lowering block off my '02 lowrider that I'm gonna list when I get around to it, and also the stock 12" shocks. If you're interested in the lowering kit, I'd cut you a deal. It is taking up space on my garage floor at the moment... I assume it will fit all dynas, haven't really researched it yet though....
When I took it off, I put in the 10.5" burly slammers. Only took it for a test ride and I like it. Only thing is that the fender hits the belt guard when I bottom the shock out (I bottomed out intentionally to find out what I would need to trim). I dont think a 12" shock with 1" lowering bracket hits anything though.
Last edited by Inthespiral; Jun 20, 2013 at 07:35 AM.
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Cruiser
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From: Ohio
He'll Yeah if them blocks fit I'd jump on a deal..... anywhere I can save a few bucks is OK with me..... I have a 4 month old and No one told me kids aren't cheap before I thought it was a good idea to have one