Lowering a 2019 Softail Street Bob
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Lowering a 2019 Softail Street Bob
Hello everyone,
I have a question about lowering a 2019 Softail Street Bob. I just purchased this bike for my wife and she is just about an inch to an inch and half too short. I was hoping the 2018 lowering kits would work for it, but at the dealership they said they don't have a lowering shock for this model yet. Has anyone had luck with aftermarket shock or lowering technique you can share?
Thanks in advance.
FatRob
I have a question about lowering a 2019 Softail Street Bob. I just purchased this bike for my wife and she is just about an inch to an inch and half too short. I was hoping the 2018 lowering kits would work for it, but at the dealership they said they don't have a lowering shock for this model yet. Has anyone had luck with aftermarket shock or lowering technique you can share?
Thanks in advance.
FatRob
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Start with your wife, not the bike! Does she have heeled riding boots? If not shop around for a pair - Harley has several, including some on sale for 130 bucks. Take a look at their website - of course other brands are also available!
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Update:
For those who may be interested, we made a few modifications and have gotten her almost completely flat footed. We first sent her seat to Mean City Cycles in NC for a custom seat adjustment, and that helped some, gave her about an inch more of clearance. Then we found a local shop that does suspension work and had the tech look at the bike. He was able to lower the front forks just under the handlebars to give her another quarter to half inch, and also adjusted her back spring and gave her a little more. All in all, with her boots on, and all the adjustments she is so much closer to flat footed now and 100% more comfortable and confident. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions.
FatRob
For those who may be interested, we made a few modifications and have gotten her almost completely flat footed. We first sent her seat to Mean City Cycles in NC for a custom seat adjustment, and that helped some, gave her about an inch more of clearance. Then we found a local shop that does suspension work and had the tech look at the bike. He was able to lower the front forks just under the handlebars to give her another quarter to half inch, and also adjusted her back spring and gave her a little more. All in all, with her boots on, and all the adjustments she is so much closer to flat footed now and 100% more comfortable and confident. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions.
FatRob
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