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Jan 17, 2010 | 09:23 AM

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lower the front,I leveled my 71 by takeing the inches out of the forks, but I also run 19 inch front wheel.

Jan 18, 2010 | 12:04 PM

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Anyone ever put a springer on one of these bad boys? I think that would be pretty sweet. Would this have a negative effect on stability at speed?

i am picking up one for mine soon.so anyone want to buy my wideglide frontend rebuilt springs inzide and my rear progressive shocks that will help get it sooner

Jan 21, 2010 | 09:37 PM

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Post a pic and price. What length are they. Stock or what?

Jan 22, 2010 | 11:30 AM

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have you thought about shortening the front tubes and springs and rolling with a 19 on front ,I did my 71 that way and it is low and sweet and still rides great.

Jan 22, 2010 | 11:53 AM

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Cheap Way ? Okay then this is the way to lower the front end cheap take out the spring spacers on the front tubes and shorten them or replace them with a shorter piece of pvc.If the spacers are already gone then you will have to actually cut down the springs.This mod works well and fast and cost nothing.I have done this many times for custom builds and it works fine! If you want to lower the rear just remove the shocks and replace them with some steel bars that are shorter.That will give you everything you are asking about for very little money! Good Luck

Jan 23, 2010 | 07:22 PM

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Post a pic and price. What length are they. Stock or what?

i will measure them and let you know

Jan 28, 2010 | 07:53 PM

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FLYING now that is the kind of answer I was looking for. Oh and I talked with a guy that I work with today and found out that he builds custom choppers. He and hi father-in-law have a little shop at his house. He told me that if I have a factory neck and an engine that he can build me whatever I want. He also said that he can build me a springer for about $500, way better than $1500 on line or out of a catalog.

Jan 29, 2010 | 12:16 AM

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I'd love to see a photo of the springer if you get one.

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Feb 3, 2010 | 03:58 PM

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Ironkidzsled I talked to my buddy today and he said that when he finishes the one he is working on for his brother-in-law that he will get some pics before he puts it on the bike. So I should be able to post them by next week sometime.