422s for NT with 200 Tire Mod
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422s for NT with 200 Tire Mod
Went riding with the wife today on my newly modified 200 tire NT. Bike has the HD lowering bolt that is slammed, 1.5 or 2 inches, not sure but it is lowered to the maximum limit of the kit. Was initially concerned about bottoming out, so started out slow to test. No noise, no rubbing. Even on large bumps and dips there was nothing noticeable. So went for the full-on ride with no worries. Got home and noticed what seemed to be larger than normal amounts of brake dust on the rear wheel. Upon closer inspection, the entire back side was covered with a fine black powder and black shaving, swing arm, splash guard and even under the seat. Finally noticed that the center of the entire tire had a half inch wide rub or scrape mark from what possible could be the bolt for the seat.
The wife loved the ride and wants to ride more often so now I have to upgrade to an adjustable setup to prevent the above. I am pretty much set on the Progressive 422s but have a couple of questions before I jump right in.
Does anyone know the exact amount the HD lowing kit actually lowers a bike? Is it 2 full inches? I would like to know my starting point.
Will the 422s fix my problem of bottoming out when riding with the wife? Will it go high enough and be stiff enough to handle the dips and bounces?
Will it get low enough to look good and still perform when riding solo?[/ol]
Thanks for the help, and here are a couple of pics of the bike.
Happy Thanksgiving All
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The wife loved the ride and wants to ride more often so now I have to upgrade to an adjustable setup to prevent the above. I am pretty much set on the Progressive 422s but have a couple of questions before I jump right in.
Does anyone know the exact amount the HD lowing kit actually lowers a bike? Is it 2 full inches? I would like to know my starting point.
Will the 422s fix my problem of bottoming out when riding with the wife? Will it go high enough and be stiff enough to handle the dips and bounces?
Will it get low enough to look good and still perform when riding solo?[/ol]
Thanks for the help, and here are a couple of pics of the bike.
Happy Thanksgiving All
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RE: 422s for NT with 200 Tire Mod
Yes it will allow 2 inches of lowering. From highest preload to lowest is 8 turns. start out in the middle and adjust from there.
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RE: 422s for NT with 200 Tire Mod
Cool Bike Rockerhead!!!
Anyways, how hard/easy is the install. I have a jack, but are there any "special" tools needed?
Any recommendation on where to pick up a set?
Anyways, how hard/easy is the install. I have a jack, but are there any "special" tools needed?
Any recommendation on where to pick up a set?
Tourer
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RE: 422s for NT with 200 Tire Mod
Here is a link to the install of the 422:
http://www.hotbikeweb.com/tech/0612_...cks/index.html
Looks pretty straight forward.
I just ordered them for my 03 FXSTSI
http://www.hotbikeweb.com/tech/0612_...cks/index.html
Looks pretty straight forward.
I just ordered them for my 03 FXSTSI
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RE: 422s for NT with 200 Tire Mod
Ningker bike looks good with the 200. Nice job. Rockerhead I'm not a big fan of colored wheels but those fat daddy's in red and black are feckin nice. Very different.
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RE: 422s for NT with 200 Tire Mod
Not trying to hijack the thread but.....I'm thinking of going with a set of the 422's on my Night Train.
I'm coming off of Wide Glides andthe Softail is not quite as "cushy".
The only time I complain though, is on the "speed bumps" that seem to be on all the parkways and expressways around NY.
When I hit those at 70+ mph there is a big "umph" on the landing
I'm hoping the 422's will tame these a little.
I'm coming off of Wide Glides andthe Softail is not quite as "cushy".
The only time I complain though, is on the "speed bumps" that seem to be on all the parkways and expressways around NY.
When I hit those at 70+ mph there is a big "umph" on the landing
I'm hoping the 422's will tame these a little.
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RE: 422s for NT with 200 Tire Mod
Ningker,
I was concerned about that problem when I did mine.I pulled the stock seat mount out and used a replacement one from J&P part #8200045.I then used a nylon locking jam nut on the inside of the fender and ground it down as close as I could with a grinder.My bikes dropped 2', and i've never scraped, even 2-up.
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I was concerned about that problem when I did mine.I pulled the stock seat mount out and used a replacement one from J&P part #8200045.I then used a nylon locking jam nut on the inside of the fender and ground it down as close as I could with a grinder.My bikes dropped 2', and i've never scraped, even 2-up.
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Thanks for all the info and links guys.
jimb, smart thinking. I might just try that as well. I am still going with the 422s as the wife says she will be getting them for me, butI really think shemeans she is getting it for her. hahahaha She really enjoys the ride.
I will keep you guys posted on the install and hopefully get some better pics up.
jimb, smart thinking. I might just try that as well. I am still going with the 422s as the wife says she will be getting them for me, butI really think shemeans she is getting it for her. hahahaha She really enjoys the ride.
I will keep you guys posted on the install and hopefully get some better pics up.