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View Poll Results: Have you lowered your Harley?
Yes, I think it is Cool looking and thats all that matters
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No, only damn fools lower their bikes cuz it ruins the ride
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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by SirHarley
"Didn't vote. That's an idiotic way to phrase your question."

Lighten up...

OK, I will. Thanks. But it won't make your poll phrasing any less idiotic.

And by the way, I'm fortunate enough to have two bikes. The one I customized is lowered. The "practical" bike is stock height, and will stay that way when I upgrade the suspension this winter.
 

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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 01:37 PM
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short legged riders don't count. I have 30" inseam and put lower kit on back to try to get a bit of knee bend in. Guess I better remove that because I surely didn't lower it to look cool and I would like to think I'm not a damned fool. But I'm sure I'll get called out here for that..... and no, I'm not getting elevator shoes/boots and I didn't care to spend $4-500 for a new seat.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by FLYING_BURRITO_BROTHER
Fortunately...not for us here in Cali....


71 here in Orlando
 
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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 01:47 PM
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"Time for another polarizing thread. lol!"

For those of you who may have glossed over my first post. I did type "lol!" and the poll questions are a lot funnier if you imagine a crotchety old man saying that in a high pitched voice...for those of you that did gloss over, save your self some time, and don't read past Yes, or No...
 

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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 01:50 PM
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Smithers..."I think it's high time America took at good look at themselves and lightened up! Everywhere I look, I see sour faces! America needs to get over themselves, and tell a joke now and then. And it's okay if that joke is about them!" And if you tell someone a joke, and they don't get it, "They can all Go Jump in the Lake!"
 

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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Kawickrice
Why does the factory lower the Street Glide?
To get to the other side..?

I'll be here All week, 2 shows a nite....and don't forget to tip your servers, and cocktail waitresses
 

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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 02:30 PM
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Mine is at the stock height and it suits me fine. Main thing is to make the bike yours and that it fits you. Raise it or slam it. You the one riding it!
 
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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SirHarley
There are lower, thinner seats for short riders for one. Lower profile tires too..but I get it....
when you have 28 inch legs, every little bit helps.
 
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Depends on the bike... I've lowered my Softail Customs. Looks good and did not compromise the ride.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Woffski
Depends on the bike... I've lowered my Softail Customs. Looks good and did not compromise the ride.
See Post #3
 
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