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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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SO here's my deal.. I wanna lower my nightrain, Not wanting to use an air ride but I want to get it pretty low in the back. So My question to all yall is what kits did yall use and can you post pics.. I saw that the shock mounting bolst take it down an inch and the shocks do almost 2? any pics and info yall have will be appreciated.. Thanks
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 08:48 AM
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I used the Progressive kit on the front, and I can't remember the name on the back. All purchased from J & P, the rear kit is the one where you don't have to disassemble the shocks. I don't think there is a mfr name on the kit, they are sold under a generic name. The rear shocks are a treat to remove and install. Have patience.

Lowered the bike about 2 inches, rides stiff, and I like it.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 09:03 AM
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White Brothers shock extensions to lower the rear... they are adjustable and... affordable.

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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 09:05 AM
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I used Progressive 413 shocks on the back and the MoCo 1" drop in the front.

The bike's at the dealer right now getting a Shotgun Air Ride system for the rear, and a set of Race Tech Gold valve 2" drop springs for the front. I want to be able to slam in to the ground.
The shocks may be for sale on Monday if you want a great option to consider. I have another member with dibs until then.
I'm looking at $225.00 for the set. They're chrome and have about 2,500 miles on them.

 

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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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alot of riders do tend to go with Progressive Shocks I did also when I lowered my Rocker
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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White Brothers shock extensions to lower the rear... they are adjustable and... affordable.

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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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I used arlen ness front and rear kit. Front drops about 2" and the rear gives you more adjustment to slam it. Its a hell of alot cheaper then new shocks.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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The one from J&P I got was a Burnout Cycles Kit, at least that is what the instructions said. Easy to install after you get the shocks broke loose. HD must have a gorilla installing shocks.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by phantom rider
The one from J&P I got was a Burnout Cycles Kit, at least that is what the instructions said. Easy to install after you get the shocks broke loose. HD must have a gorilla installing shocks.
Thats it. And an amen to the gorilla's role!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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White Bros for the front, Progressive 422s for the rear.
 
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