How Low
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How Low
How low can you lower a softail(09 night train) with out going with an air ride system. I thought I read somewhere that someone had lowered their bike 4 inches, but I cannot find it anymore. Also what parts did you use? All I could find were 2" kits.
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Use the HD low profile shock pt.#54651-05 $350.00 US this will give you approx. 2" drop, no lower. If you want it lower, probably have to go to air-ride system. then i guess you can go as low as you want, ex. fender resting on tire.
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If you lower it 4" it would only be an inch or so off the ground. could be a tough ride. the most I have ever seen lowered was 2" Just go with that, if using the stock shocks and that low will be a rough ride. Your choice. Air ride is the best system as you can adjust the hieght with a push of a button
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I lowered mine 2.5" rear and 2 front w/ no problems. Little rougher ride but, not bad, buy shocks not bolts if your gonna go low its worth the extra money. I had this on my stock fender too. There is a bump stop between your swingarm and frame that keeps it from going to low. I've heard of guys shaving these to get a little more but I don't think there is a need w/ a stock fender.
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Lundee or squirrelu, what shocks did you use to get 2 1/2" inches? All the ones I see just say 2inches. I was really only looking for 2 1/2 inches, but some bikes I see with 2 inch drop don't even look lowered and then some bikes just look slammed.
