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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 05:39 AM
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Default Lowering an FXSTS

Can the rear end be lowered on an 89 fxsts?
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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you can adjust your shocks to get a little bit of lowering on the rear end.

but to answer your question. yes..it can be lowered
 
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