2005 Low Rider shocks...
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2005 Low Rider shocks...
I need to bring my 2005 Low Rider down about an inch. The service at the dealership seemed clueless (wanted to know if my bike had inside or outside shocks). I'm looking at putting on Progressive 11" 430's. I'm 5'5" and 175. I've twice dropped the bike standing still because I am 1) a new rider and 2) can barely flat-foot the bike and once the bike begins to lean, I can't get an angle to push it back. Will the 1" lower shock create significant lean angle issues or clearance issues inside the fender? I also intend to put in Progressive lowering spring kit in the front.
Any advice would really be appreciated, especially in reference to my specific year bike. Thanks.
Any advice would really be appreciated, especially in reference to my specific year bike. Thanks.
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Hi from the UK. I suggest you take a look in the Dyna forum, where you will find lots on rear shocks and lowering your bike. To be honest I advise against lowering. Fitting anything less than very good (hence expensive) short shocks is likely to give you a poorer ride. Wearing good quality strong riding boots should give you better purchase when your feet are down.
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The '05 Dyna Low Rider has a seat height of a whompin 25" or so right? So my suggestion is to take the seat off & do so falsetto riding in the garage. Can ya reach the ground then? Maybe a less cushiony seat. Also, do ya wear baggy pants?
I ride a chopper w/ a 25-26 inch seat height--I'm 6' w/ a 30" inseam. Whenever I used ta try ta ride an ex's old Ironhead that had a seat height of 28" or so I teetered too, but could do it when I took the old spongy seat off.
The seat is only a few nuts & bolts & less expensive to replace than the suspension system.
++1 ta Brown. Brown, I & others have put some lowering options into this section of the forum but the Dyna section definitely hits it square, those folks do it everyday (ya know what I mean)
BTW some one just started a post on seats in the General H-D Chat section--might wanna check that out
I ride a chopper w/ a 25-26 inch seat height--I'm 6' w/ a 30" inseam. Whenever I used ta try ta ride an ex's old Ironhead that had a seat height of 28" or so I teetered too, but could do it when I took the old spongy seat off.
The seat is only a few nuts & bolts & less expensive to replace than the suspension system.
++1 ta Brown. Brown, I & others have put some lowering options into this section of the forum but the Dyna section definitely hits it square, those folks do it everyday (ya know what I mean)
BTW some one just started a post on seats in the General H-D Chat section--might wanna check that out
Last edited by Chunk; Jan 9, 2012 at 09:08 PM.
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