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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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I really want to lower the front end of my rocker since I have put the 21" on it. Has anyone done this? If so, please post some pics. Also, I am more than willing to hear anyone's input on the process since I don't know a thing about it. Thanks
 
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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i noticed progressive has a new drop in lowering spring for the rocker. it is listed on their website. check it
 
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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nice looking rocker man. the only thing i could think of to lower the front end is to get a new front end all together, new forks
 
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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i noticed progressive has a new drop in lowering spring for the rocker. it is listed on their website. check it
was going to suggest the same thing
 
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by kylant
i noticed progressive has a new drop in lowering spring for the rocker. it is listed on their website. check it
didn't even know there was such a thing out there
 
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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I seen a new 2009 Train last weekend at the Stealership with the Drop in lowering springs and rear had been lowered a couple too. Looked real good and the mech said it only took about 45 mins. to do front!! I ordered my front kit yesterday and hope to lower my front ASAP.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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hd book 09 page 301 pt #54621-05 looks like springs get installed into the
forks w/ new o rings as well
good luck w/that
 
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Those progressive drop ins are awesome. I ordered mine today. They have a video on their website of the install and it is such a simple concept, I can't believe that it took this long for someone to come up with that idea. No more taking off the wheel, changing fork oil, or giong through a whole bottle hand scrub trying to get your hands clean. I'll keep you updated on how it works and post pics asap!
 
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I am waiting for my bike to do the install!

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