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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 06:41 AM
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I dont think so.

I get that people like different styles so I dont usually make negative comments even if I think someone went and spent money to make their expensive bike look stupid.

Their bike, their taste is what matters, not mine.

However, since several folks have suggested that I lower my Fat Boy I think this time I'll make an exception.

I think lowered bikes look completely goofy. Not even a little bit cool.
This particular mod can also negatively affect the bikes handling and ability to lean very far.

Bleah! Not in this lifetime. I think you people are nuts
 
Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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I agree. Lowered bikes will earn style points, but that's about it.
 
Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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cool cost's gentelmen cool cost !
 
Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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Whatever floats your boat I always say.......I lowered my Fayboy cus I'm short and the same for my Ultra.....don't really care what others think of my bikes as i assume many others too.

Just ride it......don't just look at it....I always say......
 
Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by chunks
I dont think so.

I get that people like different styles so I dont usually make negative comments even if I think someone went and spent money to make their expensive bike look stupid.

Their bike, their taste is what matters, not mine.

However, since several folks have suggested that I lower my Fat Boy I think this time I'll make an exception.

I think lowered bikes look completely goofy. Not even a little bit cool.
This particular mod can also negatively affect the bikes handling and ability to lean very far.

Bleah! Not in this lifetime. I think you people are nuts
LOL....This is funny because I also could never understand the purpose of lowering any vehicle. I can understand for true racing applications but for the street...really.
 
Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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I lowered mine and I love it. Yeah, the boards scrape a little sooner, so what? Yeah it rides a little rougher, who cares? But damn, it looks sooooo much better.

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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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What's that saying...opinions are like ********...
 
Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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To each his own. As long as your happy with your bike who cares what others think.
 
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I lowered mine and it was a daily rider......
 
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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[quote=chunks;5278522]I dont think so.
I think lowered bikes look completely goofy. Not even a little bit cool.

/quote]

Yeah me too, and those bikes with ape hangers, what are they thinking?
 



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