Lowering a Train
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
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I thought mine handled funky when I had just the rear dropped. Then again its a Softail so I wasnt expecting sport bike ability. The bike when dropped 2.5 in the rear and stock ride height in the front had a nasty case of understeer in the fast mountain corners here in Colorado. The issue was the bike would wanna go wide and i would end up fighting to stay outta the marbles or gravel on the outside edge of the corners.
True.
Most manufacturers of these kits do not recommend lowering the bike that much, ours are lowered 1.5 to 1.75 inches. It's is noticeable that it's been lowered, but doesn't affect the handling as much.
True.
Most manufacturers of these kits do not recommend lowering the bike that much, ours are lowered 1.5 to 1.75 inches. It's is noticeable that it's been lowered, but doesn't affect the handling as much.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
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From: 'Noke, VA
I used the Progressive 422s to drop the rear a little over an inch. I was concerned about dropping the front as well, but currently there is no way to lower the H-D inverted forks. It ended up looking just fine, as the 18" rear wheel I added pushed the back of the bike up even farther than stock. Now the bike sits close enough to level for me, rides and handles far better than stock, and looks great (to my eyes at least).
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,061
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From: So-Cal
I have an '09 Night Train and I keep seeing other bikes on here that are lowered and they look great! Just how harsh do the Trains get with a 2" drop? Do the cheap kits only lower the rear? Do most guys only lower the rear or do you have to do something different other than the studs to lower the front? Thanks guys!
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 694
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From: indiana
I only lowered my rear,, ("2") with studs, aint found that cushy spot Chaz mentioned but it doesnt ride that bad...I havent noticed any quirckyness in the stirring........"Quircky" **** is that even a word?
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From: Colorado Springs
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Supporter
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,685
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From: Hoboken, NJ
Lowered mine 2" in the rear and nothing in front so far. Haven't noticed any bad steering tendencies. Then again, it's a chopper-like softail so I have never expected sport bike handling. I may throw in the Progressive's in the front forks at some point, but for now, it works for me.