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Sep 8, 2008 | 01:12 PM

GA FATBOY

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Fatboy and Longshots

I love the looks of the Vance and Hines longshots, however I've always heard they can drag on the ground. I'm looking for some first hand knowledge.

Sep 8, 2008 | 01:20 PM

Spurrs

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My F.B. is lowered about 1-1/2" and I drag my right floorboard before I drag the bottom pipe. You have to be careful coming off of curbs, but overall it is not a problem.

Sep 8, 2008 | 01:44 PM

lionsqrne

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Originally Posted by Spurrs

My F.B. is lowered about 1-1/2" and I drag my right floorboard before I drag the bottom pipe. You have to be careful coming off of curbs, but overall it is not a problem.

Or low dips... that's how I caught mine.

Sep 8, 2008 | 02:17 PM

JR_HD

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I have Big Shot Longs on my Fatboy... Any right-hand turn with a little speed and they are going to drag. I have alot of twisties between my house and work, and most of the weekend riding I do are on twisty mountain roads. Also, I think i ride a little faster than most and my ride is lowered about an inch. So, I drag alot. I am pretty sure the longshots are about the same length as the BSL's, but I think the BSL's hang a little lower. If you are a conservative rider and your ride is at the stock height you shouldn't have much of a problem. As stated earlier, careful on the dips and curbs.

JR