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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 08:57 PM
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Default lowering a 09 Road King

May seem like an obvious answer of "no", but thought I would ask in case there is something I may not know.

Is it possible to lower an 09 Road King 1-2 inches without losing any amount of travel in the suspension. I can go with a lowering kit or change out the shocks with smaller ones but then I lose travel in the suspension.

Changed out the seat which dropped me about an inch already, would like to get another 1-2 inches if I can.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2017 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by bdelmar
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Is it possible to lower an 09 Road King 1-2 inches without losing any amount of travel in the suspension...
A quick simple answer without analyzing any specifics and/or ramifications ...Shorter fork tubes and shock lowering blocks
 
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