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Jul 17, 2008 | 09:22 PM

#11

wiseguy2day

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From: Just south of Chicago, Illinois

RE: lowering softail standard

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Eventually it is air ride for me.

Me too. It's a lack of loot that prevents this. why couldn't I have been born rich instead of just good looking?

Jul 17, 2008 | 09:29 PM

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dwilzen1

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RE: lowering softail standard

is lowering something that you can do yourself or should a dealer do it?

Jul 18, 2008 | 04:28 AM

#13

story808

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From: Hawaii

RE: lowering softail standard

You can do it yourself you'll need a bike jack and some tools... Heads up those 3/4 bolts are a bitch... lol

Jul 18, 2008 | 05:52 AM

#14

ramnj

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From: New Jersey

RE: lowering softail standard

Sorry for the hijack, but a quick question...is there a benefit to lowering the rear or is it only for looks?

Jul 18, 2008 | 06:41 AM

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stmpulr

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From: USA

RE: lowering softail standard

&nbsp\\;I had the dealer lower mine a touch over an inch. (I have short legs lol) No problems and not that expensive. He used the HD kit. I left the spring setting the way it was. It seems to ride the same.

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Jul 18, 2008 | 12:04 PM

#16

mojojones

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From: North Carolina

RE: lowering softail standard

No rubbing problems and it looks much better, but the ride quality is compromised. I'm using progressive 422's and the ride is&nbsp\\;bumpier, and&nbsp\\;tougher on the lower back.

Jul 18, 2008 | 01:35 PM

#17

SAS

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From: Philadelphia, PA

RE: lowering softail standard

No rubbing issues. Lowered mine 2 1/2 inches. Work good for people with short legs, I did mine just for the looks. Here is the kit I used. Took me 30 minutes to install. But remember I had all of the tools and a lift and have been turning wrenches for sometime now.
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http://www.jpcycles.com/ProductDetai...0&amp\\;cs=All