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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:00 PM
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so curious how it will look like...don;t forget to post pics when you are done...even better post pics about how you did it too
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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yeah yeah i know read the whole thread first lol

nice work bike looks sick
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BK Meyers
You have this backward (in regards to the Softail family). In the Softail it is the exact opposite (lengthen the shock to lower the rear suspension, shorten the shock to raise the rear suspension).

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true i did just that to lower my deluxe 2 in. love ,now i can put my feet flat on the ground
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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I am getting the adjustable Profile shocks for a rear drop. I am going with a 2". That should still give me plenty of room. 3" is crazy.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Dropped 3" rides rough looks good
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 11:14 PM
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Looks great beepo, you too busch.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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Looks good slammed. The quickest way to get the rear (swing arm side) bolt in and out is with a ratcheting box wrench.
 
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