lowering question
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lowering question
Hey guys, me again. Gearing up for some winter projects. I want to lower the rear of my 97 wide glide. Should I go with shocks or the lowering brackets that move the factory shock?
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I have no problem with either. Some people simply don't like lowering blocks and feel with the reasonable price of one inch shorter shocks, that shocks are a better option. Since I am a "do it in stages" guy, and never EVER do things the right way, I started with the blocks. Here is a set of lowering blocks with my 13 in shocks.
And here is a set of 12 inch shocks.
Lots of people go lower than 12 but I do a ton of loaded down, 2 UP riding and didn't want to go any lower. Any ways, "I" think if your on a budget or are on the fence about IF or HOW MUCH to lower your bike, try the blocks. If your all about ride quality and are doing it no matter what, and want the best way to do it, buy some quality shocks in the length you want. Just remember, short shocks will never work as well and a similar shock in a longer length. There is some give or take with stubby little shocks.
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And here is a set of 12 inch shocks.
Lots of people go lower than 12 but I do a ton of loaded down, 2 UP riding and didn't want to go any lower. Any ways, "I" think if your on a budget or are on the fence about IF or HOW MUCH to lower your bike, try the blocks. If your all about ride quality and are doing it no matter what, and want the best way to do it, buy some quality shocks in the length you want. Just remember, short shocks will never work as well and a similar shock in a longer length. There is some give or take with stubby little shocks.
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Watch your clearances. My 94 had 10.5 shocks on it when I bought it it. Drive belt rubbed the guard, guard hit the fender on bumps, rear caliper hit the fender, bottomed real easy on bumps especially 2 up which is most of my riding. I replaced them with 11.5 and solved most of it. Stock is 12.5 I believe.
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Avoid those lowing blocks !!! I've seen them snap the mount bolts and they can damage the swingarm stress cracks develop around where the original mount is welded on . With a springer you may want to rethink the lowering thing anyway it can throw of steering geometry , make the front feel real funny tracking . Plus dropping it can lead to belt issues quick .
You can get a nice set of shorter shocks from Jerih for $140 #116-152
http://www.jirehcycles.com/ download the catalog the on-line parts search is crap
You can get a nice set of shorter shocks from Jerih for $140 #116-152
http://www.jirehcycles.com/ download the catalog the on-line parts search is crap
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