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Aug 9, 2007 | 08:48 AM

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tail11

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RE: Lowered Softails - Need pics

Progressive shocks to accomidate my 16" front wheel.

Aug 9, 2007 | 12:45 PM

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RE: Lowered Softails - Need pics

Thanks for the replies. I have heard that the bolts just arent the way to go so I was a little leary. If ride quality doesnt go down to much I may reconsider.
97FXSTSB...Where did you get the wheels? Are the blacked wheels and chrome spokes sold like that?

Aug 9, 2007 | 01:07 PM

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tmd442

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RE: Lowered Softails - Need pics

Here's my 97 with the Progressive lowering kit. Easy to adjust if need be.

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Aug 9, 2007 | 09:10 PM

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ORIGINAL: Trotter

SKT.. Thats one clean scoot ! Congrats...... good att to detail and work..

Thanks for the compliments!

I've done a few things since those pics, but nothing too big yet...

Aug 9, 2007 | 09:17 PM

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ORIGINAL: 04Springer

Thanks for the replies. I have heard that the bolts just arent the way to go so I was a little leary. If ride quality doesnt go down to much I may reconsider.
97FXSTSB...Where did you get the wheels? Are the blacked wheels and chrome spokes sold like that?

The bolts may save you a few bucks but you're still left with the stock Showa shocks. Upgrade adjustable shocks like 422s are easier to install and improve the ride. My wheels are from Black Bike Wheels. http://www.blackbikewheels.com/Excellent product and excellent service. Many of the builders like Exile, BBC, etc.use Black Bike. They lace all colors in any combination you want. I went with black rims, spokes and hubs with stainless nipples. I'm glad I had the spokes coated too now that the Nightster has the black rims with stainless spokes.