Originally Posted by Rusty Bucket

Thanks and yes, it was started but I cannot say it lowered. I asked about it because I really was surprised at how high it was. The salesman said "yes", it was at the lowest position. I really think I need to try it again.The bike had just been released and my dealership was doing demo rides. I was really counting on that lowering technology. From your response, I think the salesman might not have had the knowledge. I know him and would be surprised he missed something but - it was all brand new at the time to everyone. And your point about multiple people being on the bike, I was at least the sixth or seventh rider that morning. As I stated earlier, I didn't even try to ride. I just didn't get a good feel being so far from having a stable stance.

BTW - I contacted Corbin and was told their low seat was not lower than the stock seat at it's lowest. Can you tell if it is lower?

I put a lowering kit on a Yamaha Stratoliner about 8 years ago and swore to never do it again. It had a negative effect on the handling and I traded it in for my first Harley.

I don't doubt you about your situation, I just didn't like messing with the engineering. But I will look into the Mizu links - thanks.

Originally Posted by TN-Squirrel

I thought of putting a lowering kit on mine, then realized that the difficult side stand would become the impossible side stand… lol

Originally Posted by CrewDawg_CO

I have a 2021 Special with ARH. I am 5'6" with a 29 inch inseam. I am using a Corbin low seat in the low position. I also installed Mizu 40mm rear lowering links. I am flat footed at stops wearing boots. I haven't touched the front forks and haven't noticed any negative affects on handling/riding after the install of the rear lowering links.

Question: When you sat on the bike at the dealer, did you turn on the ignition and verify that the bike lowered? The suspension "pumps up" if multiple people were getting on and off the bike. Also if the ride mode was set for custom, then the ARH might have been set to a delay or even off.

Originally Posted by TN-Squirrel

I thought of putting a lowering kit on mine, then realized that the difficult side stand would become the impossible side stand… lol

Originally Posted by David V #44

There is no problem at all with the side stand but pulling the bike up on the centre stand is harder. Much harder.

Originally Posted by FatBob2018

If you're not in an immediate hurry, you might want to see what the new Pan America 975 offers. It's possible that, being smaller displacement, it may be smaller in other ways too.

Originally Posted by FatBob2018

If you're not in an immediate hurry, you might want to see what the new Pan America 975 offers. It's possible that, being smaller displacement, it may be smaller in other ways too.

Originally Posted by benjamin lorenzo

I wouldn't hold your breath for the 975... you-tuber's and those who think they are in the know are saying its been "pruned" for now at least. And why would they release it until all the current issues have been properly addresses and tech trained?

However I would like to the see the 975 come out with a legit Sport Touring configuration.