Lowering Heritage
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i posted this in a similar topic earlier. i have to put some pics up. the one below is when i got her in jan of this year.
well i lowered my 02 with the burnout kit. i have a combined weight 0f 360. i turned the pre-load on the shocks 2 1/2 turns and have had no bottoming out issues at all while riding 2-up.
i do however have to be more carefull when i turn. i have hit my floor boards and pipes while turning but u will only do this once or twice, as u learn quickly what the new limits are. i did this back in early spring and i haven't scraped it over 3 months.
for me its worth being carefull and going slower while turning, not because of how cool it looks now.thats a given,but b/c i'm only 5'6" and it needed to be lowered. i believe i lowered it 1.5"
hope this helps.
well i lowered my 02 with the burnout kit. i have a combined weight 0f 360. i turned the pre-load on the shocks 2 1/2 turns and have had no bottoming out issues at all while riding 2-up.
i do however have to be more carefull when i turn. i have hit my floor boards and pipes while turning but u will only do this once or twice, as u learn quickly what the new limits are. i did this back in early spring and i haven't scraped it over 3 months.
for me its worth being carefull and going slower while turning, not because of how cool it looks now.thats a given,but b/c i'm only 5'6" and it needed to be lowered. i believe i lowered it 1.5"
hope this helps.
Cruiser
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From: Dallas, TX
RE: Lowering Heritage
Remember also, once you lower your bike, the suspension will not take the road bumps as it once did. I obviously lowered mine for looks, not functionality. But when I hit big bumps in the road, I bounce up like you would expect from a rigid. I dont have a soft, cushy seat either, so some bumps can be bit uncomfortable on the body. I have very little travel now, just enough to ensure I dont bottom out on the big bumps. This may not be the case if you lower your bike less than I did, but make sure you take this into account.
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RE: Lowering Heritage
ORIGINAL: Marsh
Thanks Night Stalker. I wouldn't want to lower the rear only. Front and rear.
Wish we had a picture.
Marsh
Thanks Night Stalker. I wouldn't want to lower the rear only. Front and rear.
Wish we had a picture.
Marsh
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From: Franklin, TN
RE: Lowering Heritage
Thanks Hooligan. Please believe me when I say I'm not copying Volksdeluxe, but white walls are the next big money I will spend. I just think they look great on this style bike.
Marsh
Marsh
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Thanks Hooligan...
Like board, I also lowered mine for looks. I used the arlen ness kit also and I think it worked great. Ride does suffer, especially going as low as I have, but it is something you have to live with unless you go with a more expensive set up. If you want looks and a good ride you will have to spend $$$, but for the most part it can be done.
Like board, I also lowered mine for looks. I used the arlen ness kit also and I think it worked great. Ride does suffer, especially going as low as I have, but it is something you have to live with unless you go with a more expensive set up. If you want looks and a good ride you will have to spend $$$, but for the most part it can be done.
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From: Franklin, TN
RE: Lowering Heritage
ORIGINAL: volkdeluxe
Thanks Hooligan...
Like board, I also lowered mine for looks. I used the arlen ness kit also and I think it worked great. Ride does suffer, especially going as low as I have, but it is something you have to live with unless you go with a more expensive set up. If you want looks and a good ride you will have to spend $$$, but for the most part it can be done.
Thanks Hooligan...
Like board, I also lowered mine for looks. I used the arlen ness kit also and I think it worked great. Ride does suffer, especially going as low as I have, but it is something you have to live with unless you go with a more expensive set up. If you want looks and a good ride you will have to spend $$$, but for the most part it can be done.
Marsh
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RE: Lowering Heritage
I didn't do the install since I have a buddy that done it for pretty cheap. I'm not sure the exact height, but around 2-1/2, the kit said it doens't lower that far, but it does. Kit is 180, but search ebay, I seen a complete kit go for cheap right after I bought mine.