Lowering a Crossbones

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Dec 13, 2008 | 09:49 AM

#11

dennyo

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From: Jamestown, CA

I used the 2 screw Kit like in the first message but mine is a 01 softail

Dec 13, 2008 | 10:00 AM

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DaddyKnuck

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From: Blairsville GA

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Originally Posted by GymRat523

The Bones already has the worst lean angle of all the Harley line-up I think? I scrape the boards all the time. I don't think lowering would make me a happy rider.
Don't you notice yourself scraping in turns a lot?

Nah maybe I've just lived in the mountains too long. I can touch the pegs down on a Buell if I want to, and keep the boards up on a Softail if I try.

Dec 13, 2008 | 10:36 AM

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dennyo

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Dec 13, 2008 | 10:38 AM

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dennyo

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As U can See .... I Scrap my bottom Pipe Too
But U get used to it

Dec 13, 2008 | 10:48 AM

#15

SAS

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From: Philadelphia, PA

Slamming the Bones

I used the same kit and it work great and easy to install. Just make sure you adjust your preload and leave only 1/8 of the threads showing to soften the ride. http://www.jpcycles.com/productdetail.aspx?PID=700-210

I have had mine on since may and will never go back. You will scrape your exhaust and floor boards but you will figure out how far you can lean into a turn. I really have no issues with it being so slammed. I did however get stuck on a very large speed bump when I first install them. It was a ridiculously large speed bump…

Dec 13, 2008 | 11:22 AM

#16

jisham

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From: Laurel, Maryland

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Originally Posted by FunkyNova66

That bones does look good! How much did it lower it total (est.)? I need to order the same kit!

Two inches lower total. Although I've scraped the boards a couple of times, it's easy to quickly figure out how much to lean when turning...I think rides a lot better lowered actually.