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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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Angry Lowered...HELP
I recently lowered my '07 RK Classic 1-1/2". Now the bags won't go on. They hit the shocks...big time! Heating and moulding WILL NOT WORK. I tried. I now have another set of bags and don't want to beat 'em up too bad. I don't want to buy new shocks either. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 03:35 AM
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none of the lowering kits will work with the road king bags. the cutout for the shocks is too small.
 
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from what Ive gathered most who really want to keep the bike lowered usually wind up buying hard bags...or shorter shocks...
 
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Thanks for the input!
 
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Originally Posted by OG1
none of the lowering kits will work with the road king bags. the cutout for the shocks is too small.
I know the problem. I was hunting for a solution. Thanks anyway.
 
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