Lowering FXSTC front end around 4 inches?
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Lowering FXSTC front end around 4 inches?
I have a 1990 fxstc. I would like to eventually put the heritage/fat boy trees and upper fork tubes on it but dont wanna spend the money right now. Could I get a heritage drop in lowering kit and it work? Or will that lower it too much for the length of the stock tubes?
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I have air ride in the rear so Im not worried about that I just want the front lower and dont wanna have to double buy things.
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Yes you can use the same kit for both bikes. Progressive lists the part # as 10-2003, but Progressive is out of stock. Progressive states: Pull up to two inches out of the front end of your bike without the hassle of disassembling the forks or even changing out the oil and the whole process can be done with basic tools!
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Your only going to get 2" out of this kit, but you can also change the front wheel to lower it some more. Good luck on your project.
Fits: PRODUCTS : 1990 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXST/FLST - Standard / Custom / Heritage / Heritage Classic / Heritage Nostalgia / Fat Boy / Night Train
Your only going to get 2" out of this kit, but you can also change the front wheel to lower it some more. Good luck on your project.
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Yes you can use the same kit for both bikes. Progressive lists the part # as 10-2003, but Progressive is out of stock. Progressive states: Pull up to two inches out of the front end of your bike without the hassle of disassembling the forks or even changing out the oil and the whole process can be done with basic tools!
Fits: PRODUCTS : 1990 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXST/FLST - Standard / Custom / Heritage / Heritage Classic / Heritage Nostalgia / Fat Boy / Night Train
Your only going to get 2" out of this kit, but you can also change the front wheel to lower it some more. Good luck on your project.
Fits: PRODUCTS : 1990 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXST/FLST - Standard / Custom / Heritage / Heritage Classic / Heritage Nostalgia / Fat Boy / Night Train
Your only going to get 2" out of this kit, but you can also change the front wheel to lower it some more. Good luck on your project.
yeah I was looking more at the kits and noticed it worked for both. I thought they were different kits. Thanks for the help! Ill just go with that one till I can get the shorter fork tubes and trees.
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You can only drop so much in the front before you start dealing with the fender hitting the lower tree and a really rough ride. I would take the 2" out of the suspension and then switch over to a 16" front wheel to get the rest, that way you have a cushion for any unforeseen big bumps. Talked to a guy Saturday who lowered the front of his Street Glide when he put his 21" wheel kit on and he hit a huge bump and creased his newly painted custom fender. Sucks that he just paid some company 5 grand to do the work and now they have to fix it......Good luck on your project.
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You can only drop so much in the front before you start dealing with the fender hitting the lower tree and a really rough ride. I would take the 2" out of the suspension and then switch over to a 16" front wheel to get the rest, that way you have a cushion for any unforeseen big bumps. Talked to a guy Saturday who lowered the front of his Street Glide when he put his 21" wheel kit on and he hit a huge bump and creased his newly painted custom fender. Sucks that he just paid some company 5 grand to do the work and now they have to fix it......Good luck on your project.
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