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Only when bottoming out. That metal against metal when the swing arm hits the frame is a little more cringeworthy...LOL
I wouldn't remove the bump stops if I were just installing the lowering kit, no reason to. It's only to get another half an inch lower when slammed. I have air ride installed (Shotguns), so I can slam it when parked, but also adjust travel and stiffness while riding...
Only when bottoming out. That metal against metal when the swing arm hits the frame is a little more cringeworthy...LOL
I wouldn't remove the bump stops if I were just installing the lowering kit, no reason to. It's only to get another half an inch lower when slammed. I have air ride installed (Shotguns), so I can slam it when parked, but also adjust travel and stiffness while riding...
Yeah...that's what I'm looking for....my big ***, I crushed the right side of the fender on my old Honda on the caliper when I bottomed out after lowering it.....
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