Which bolts for lowering my softail??
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Road Master
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Which bolts for lowering my softail??
Hey guys,
I plan on lowering the Deuce before riding season starts up. I have decided to go the cheap route for now and just get the bolts to put on to the stock shocks. I have noticed though that there are two different looking ones, both saying they are for 2000 and up Softails. Which one is right??
Thanks
I plan on lowering the Deuce before riding season starts up. I have decided to go the cheap route for now and just get the bolts to put on to the stock shocks. I have noticed though that there are two different looking ones, both saying they are for 2000 and up Softails. Which one is right??
Thanks
Road Captain
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From: Orlando, FL
RE: Which bolts for lowering my softail??
It looks like the main difference is the top ones you will reuse your stock bushings and the bottom ones come with new bushings. Either one should work, and also either one will require you to disassemble (or have someone else disassemble)the shocks. I went with the Burnout Cycles kit that threads onto the end of the stock shocks, but the install was not as easy as anticipated. I think this is likely due to my bike being a 2007, and already being 1" lower than other years, making less room once the lowering kit was installed on the already longer shafts.
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RE: Which bolts for lowering my softail??
I read this quote about the burnout installation...
“it’s unique, in that it’s the only kit available that does not require stock shocks to be disassembled for installation. You simply remove the shocks from the bike, slide our kit on and re-install the shocks. No special tools or hydraulic press necessary, and the installation is complete in minutes.”
Any truth to it?
-Tom
“it’s unique, in that it’s the only kit available that does not require stock shocks to be disassembled for installation. You simply remove the shocks from the bike, slide our kit on and re-install the shocks. No special tools or hydraulic press necessary, and the installation is complete in minutes.”
Any truth to it?
-Tom
Road Captain
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From: Orlando, FL
RE: Which bolts for lowering my softail??
Others have posted more positive installation experiences than I have. I'm pretty convinced there's something unique with the 2007 Deuce that made it more difficult. Removing the shocks and installing the kit was done quickly. My problem came with the reinstallation of the right side shock. There was not enough clearance to get it in there with the lowering kit installed. I had to remove the lowering bolt and reinstall it with the shock in place. I believe the stock shocks on the 2007 Deuce are longer than other yearsand that is why I had the problem.
Other than the issues that I had that I believe are unique to my year/model, the only other reason I would go with another kit instead of the Burnout kit is if I thought I might want the ability to raise the bike back up to stock height. With the Burnout kit the highest setting will still be probably 1" lower than stock. I have no problem with that, but some people might.
Other than the issues that I had that I believe are unique to my year/model, the only other reason I would go with another kit instead of the Burnout kit is if I thought I might want the ability to raise the bike back up to stock height. With the Burnout kit the highest setting will still be probably 1" lower than stock. I have no problem with that, but some people might.
Cruiser
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RE: Which bolts for lowering my softail??
Mother,
I've also got a 2007 Deuce. Do you have any more pics showing the bike lowered? It would be great to see a before and after if you have one. I find my Deuce seems to sit a little high in the front (when on the side stand) and am slowly looking at maybe lowering it a touch. What if anything did you do to the front end to equalise the height?
I think in the stock setting the 07's were 25" tall (seat to road), atwhat height does yours ride at? Any clearance issues on roundabouts and whats the comfort level like when riding... do you need a good chiropractor?
I've also got a 2007 Deuce. Do you have any more pics showing the bike lowered? It would be great to see a before and after if you have one. I find my Deuce seems to sit a little high in the front (when on the side stand) and am slowly looking at maybe lowering it a touch. What if anything did you do to the front end to equalise the height?
I think in the stock setting the 07's were 25" tall (seat to road), atwhat height does yours ride at? Any clearance issues on roundabouts and whats the comfort level like when riding... do you need a good chiropractor?
Road Captain
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From: Orlando, FL
RE: Which bolts for lowering my softail??
I only lowered the rear on mine and don't really plan on lowering the front. I may do raked cups at some point which would lower the front a little. I haven't measured anything, but I lowered it somewhere around 1-1/2-2". I have scraped my pipes a couple of times, but it's not visible, so I'm not too worried about it as I love the way it looks at the height that it is at. You might be able to get a similar effect without going as low since you have an 18" wheel on the back. I like your bars, man. Which ones are those?
Here's a pic from beforemy bikewas lowered:
[IMG]local://upfiles/32264/1A0E4504473E4ABCA54A5E54B4920411.jpg[/IMG]
Here's a pic from beforemy bikewas lowered:
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RE: Which bolts for lowering my softail??
Just like Mother said, They will look like the top one before you install them with outthe bushings. You can use the stock bushings, all your doing is add longer threaded bolts.
Its easy to do, just remove the rear tire to reduce weight on rear linkage. You will need a press or big vise to compress and undo the clip.
Its easy to do, just remove the rear tire to reduce weight on rear linkage. You will need a press or big vise to compress and undo the clip.
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RE: Which bolts for lowering my softail??
They don't exist anymore...well at least the site doesn't. You can get them through J&P or Scootworks. Or just google for them...I found them for like $85 here:
http://www.american-made.com/mcadvan...es/wheels.html
Scan down past the shocks.
But I've always heard to get the best ride is to go with Progressive's lowering kit. Anyone else?
http://www.american-made.com/mcadvan...es/wheels.html
Scan down past the shocks.
But I've always heard to get the best ride is to go with Progressive's lowering kit. Anyone else?