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Any thoughts or opinions on this lowering kit from these guys? compared to the thread type??


http://www.deadcreekcycles.com/No-Sh...Kit_p_704.html
 
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Cost a little more but very quick and easy to install.
 
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Cost a little more but very quick and easy to install.
Curious about these. How do they install on the bike?
 
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Curious about these. How do they install on the bike?
Here is a video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtYO...ature=youtu.be
 
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Originally Posted by galaxyfe
Any thoughts or opinions on this lowering kit from these guys? compared to the thread type??


http://www.deadcreekcycles.com/No-Sh...Kit_p_704.html
I have this kit on my '11 Deluxe. Pictures in my Garage folder and sig. Very easy to install, I dropped 1.5" and don't feel a ton of difference (I sit on a Bare Bones anyway).....

I recommend them highly!
 
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Originally Posted by galaxyfe
Any thoughts or opinions on this lowering kit from these guys? compared to the thread type??


http://www.deadcreekcycles.com/No-Sh...Kit_p_704.html
I have this kit on my '11 Deluxe. Pictures in my Garage folder and sig. Very easy to install, I dropped 1.5" and don't feel a ton of difference (I sit on a Bare Bones anyway).....

I recommend them highly!
 
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