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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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I know it's been talked about before, but I'm wondering for the people who have installed a lowering kit in the front end of a Deluxe, how do you feel about it now with some time riding it....Thanks.....
 
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 05:11 AM
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The ride was not that bad up front, the back was horrible. I had the front lowered by 1.5' and could not tell a major difference. If u are thinking of lowereing ure bike I strongly recommend an air ride suspension. I learned the hard way by getting the kit and then replacing it with the Legend Air Ride--I absolutely love this mod. I will try to post some pics shortly of how she looks all the way down---sweeeeet!!!
 
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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Please add pictures of it lowered with the air kit. What was your total out of pocket expense with the kit
 
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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The kit was $1800.00 and the install was $300.00(around). The Legend is more expensive than some of the others, but they have the low-profile shocks. I went with the best name out there after talking to some of my customers who own chopper shops, they swear by them--and as of now so do I. You wont believe the ride quality over stock, and if you scrape ridding 2 up that will no longer be the case. I will get u some pics late tonite.
 
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Here are some quick photos in the garage.

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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 08:45 AM
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Wow!!! How low can you go......Looks GREAT!! How do you like the Corbin????
 
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I love the Corbin. The one I have is the Deluxe solo. I also got the passenger seat and backrest(one piece) for the wife and she loves it. The backrest you see in the phot is the most comfortable thing on earth--no kidding, although it might take away from the look, the comfort of this thing is just too much to pass on. Are you thinking of changing and lowering some things?



p.s. i believe she drops a total of 3 inches from stock.
 
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