Do you regret lowering your bike

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Apr 13, 2017 | 12:24 PM

#11

jkinner

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Joined: Jul 2010

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From: Gila Bend AZ

I don't regret it, I lowered front and back on my Deluxe but only went 1 inch, used Progressive 422's rear and their monotubes in front, I haven't had any problems, about 4k on them.

Apr 13, 2017 | 01:11 PM

#12

Johnny5455

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Joined: Jan 2015

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From: Houston

I just raised the rear 2 turns this morning from all the way lowered. I loved the look but them damn fishtail tips ain't cheap! I got tired of scraping them all over the place. Took it for a ride for half an hour and it didn't scrape like before, except going in and out my driveway. I'll be saving my pennies to buy air ride in the future.

Apr 13, 2017 | 01:43 PM

#13

HedleyLamarr

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Joined: Apr 2012

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From: Marietta, GA

Apr 13, 2017 | 01:45 PM

#14

1BRAVO9

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Joined: Aug 2013

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From: 1000 Miles From Nowhere

I have air shocks on my so if I regret that it is lowered I just hit a button.

Apr 13, 2017 | 02:00 PM

#15

Paul Dennis

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Joined: Aug 2016

Posts: 60

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From: Wisbech Cambs.

Shotgun Shock air ride fitted to my BO and I love it, and like said lower it for looks when parked, and raise it up to ride.

Apr 13, 2017 | 02:13 PM

#16

Dogs57

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Joined: Sep 2011

Posts: 414

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From: illinois

Mine is lowered 1 1/2 inches front and back. It's not scraping the ground but it doesn't look like a dirt bike either. It rides and handles fine.

Apr 13, 2017 | 02:20 PM

#17

DaddyKnuck

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Joined: Aug 2007

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From: Blairsville GA

Lowered Night Train. The ride is a little harsh. Midway between a rigid and the way it was. No handling problems, but you have to remember what you're riding.

Apr 13, 2017 | 02:47 PM

#18

racerkvn

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Joined: Jul 2015

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From: North Alabama

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Originally Posted by HedleyLamarr

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Apr 13, 2017 | 03:01 PM

#19

jam436

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Joined: Jun 2012

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From: Pittsburgh, PA

I have a Shotgun Shock and I played with different heights after I installed it.
That was two years ago, and now I just leave it at stock height for maximum comfort and best handling - as intended.