I agree with "el chepulin colorado"

 

hehehe

 

Thanks for all the info everyone.. Bikes look great.. Next Question is anyone got any advice on pulling the shocks? What kinda issues and such you've run into would be appreciated as this will prob be next weekends project along with axle covers when they arrive Thanks

 

I recommend breaking the bolts that hold the shocks loose before getting the rear wheel up. I used a small scissors jack under the frame support and a block under the rear wheel. When reinstalling the shocks I recommend having the wheel on the deck of the lift and using the jack to move the frame up and down in order to get the shocks in place. If you don't have a lift with a vise, you will probably need help from a friend to move the wheel up and down to get you the access you need. I think the job would be tough solo without a lift.

Assuming you are using the extensions, it's a piece of cake if you have an arbor press. If you don't, don't spring for the expensive shock tool: make yourself a tool out of a couple pieces of flat stock (1/4") and a couple of pieces of Threadzall. Make sure the Threadzall is long enough to allow for the approx. 3" of decompress. The shock only needs to be compressed about 3/8" to get the clip loose. Don't struggle with two wrenches or use heat. Chuck the top piece up in a vise. A little pop on the applicable nut and it's loose. Same with the big retaining nut.

The instructions (including these) are going to sound much more confusing than they really are. Once you have the pieces on the bench in front of you, you'll see it really is an easy job.

 

Bolt kit, be careful on turns and curbs.

 

Sounds like you've had an exciting experience or two. Long time rigid riders don't have to worry as much about reduced ground clearance or the "rough" ride.

 

Progressive springs in front and a cheapo adjuster kit in the rear. Went 2 inches front and rear.

 

AMERICAN CLASSIC MOTORS has these shocks that have built in -/+ 2 inches

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=

 

I was looking at those cheap shocks on ebay. Has anybody tried them?

 

Just ordered a set of 422s for the rear and race tech lowering springs w/ gold valves for the front. I should be posting up a new picture very soon of the new stance. Whoo - hoo! Hopefully the install doesn't take me too long... I'm sure it will be a full weekend anyway. Has anyone installed the race tech gold valves? Does the drilling out of the dampers _need_ to be handled by a machine shop or will a vise, rag, drill, and a mostly steady hand do well enough?