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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 11:34 PM
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i WANT TO LOWER MY ROCKER AND HAVE NO IDEA WHAT KIT I NEED.&nbsp\\; CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME?&nbsp\\; THANK YOU!!!!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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&nbsp\\;I ordered the "Slam Kit" 17-100 ($69.95) from Arlen Ness and had the dealer install it.&nbsp\\; Drops the bike from 1-2 inches and reduces the gap between the seat and the fender.&nbsp\\; One of the best things I did to the bike.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Did it effect the ride or the handling? how are the bumps? debating the move
 
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 12:27 AM
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how much did the dealer charge you to do the install?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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You'll need a saw, sandpaper, and measuring tape to equal the length or the chair's legs. I suggest just lowering the two back legs. Rocks easier! LOL
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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mr phillips welcome to the rocker forum ha ha
couple kits to order from arlenness and the like
if you go back in these forums you will find what your lookin for
suggest pages 33-38 somewhere in there some rkerhead lowered his
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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I pick up the bike Thursday.&nbsp\\; The tech said it rode alittle stiffer and my side mounted license plate is just that much closer to the pavement so it will scrape sooner. I don't know how long it took to install because it is part of a larger bill for a lot of work.&nbsp\\; I just like how it reduced the large gap between the seat and the fender.&nbsp\\; Sorry I don't have pictures yet, should be able to post some in a couple days.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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ORIGINAL: rockerheadsteve

You'll need a saw, sandpaper, and measuring tape to equal the length or the chair's legs. I suggest just lowering the two back legs. Rocks easier!
It's a good thing your name is rockerheadsteve or we'd be wondering about you after that post.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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Windeed,
Did you also have to get a different kickstand after lowering?&nbsp\\; I am also curious about the ride after the lowering.

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