front and rear drop? Recommendations...
Do you do any 2-up riding with it being lowered this way? If so, how is it?
I think I am going to lower the bike 1.5" in the front and back and see how it goes. I can always adjust the rear another .5 for a total of 2"
Once lowered, is it recommended to make the shocks tigher/stiffer with an adjustment?
Once lowered, is it recommended to make the shocks tigher/stiffer with an adjustment?
R.I.P. BROTHER
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Colorado Springs
Do the 2" on the front. It handles better than stock and you cant barely notice its even lowered.
I promise you this. If you do anything but the full 2" on the front you will regret it and end up tearing it apart and redoing it....
Dont ask how I know!!
The rear is cool. Easy to adjust and tinker with. Set it to where it has a mix of "The Look" and comfort for you and yer' Lady.
I promise you this. If you do anything but the full 2" on the front you will regret it and end up tearing it apart and redoing it....
Dont ask how I know!!
The rear is cool. Easy to adjust and tinker with. Set it to where it has a mix of "The Look" and comfort for you and yer' Lady.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Hawaii
Just FYI when you lower the rear only you change the trail on your front which can affect your steering. the best is to lower both front and back the same to maintain the correct trail although a difference of 1'' should not make that much of a issue. HD
R.I.P. BROTHER
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Colorado Springs
DNA 60 spokes, Longboy front fenner.
Total cost for both wheels and fender painted to match?
Just shy of a Grand.
Cost effective high impact mods are my favourite mods.
Total cost for both wheels and fender painted to match?
Just shy of a Grand.
Cost effective high impact mods are my favourite mods.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Ewa Beach, Oahu
How hard is it to install a lowering kit on the rear of my 09 Train, for a person with an 8/10 mechanical ability? Or is it better to just give it to a shop?
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Southern, MD
If you got a press its no trouble, even if you dont have a press and have the ability to think outside the box it can be done its just easier and safer with a press. You will want a spanner wrench to adjust the preload after being done. Ive done this 3 times in 1 year all on different trains.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 729
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From: Indiana
if you have a press it's a peice of cake. took me acouple of hours to take the shocks off and change the bolts and put the shocks back on. my cousin seen my bike after i got it done and now he's having me do his.
i'm getting ready to buy a drop in kit for the front too once i get some monet for a truck i'm rebuilding
i'm getting ready to buy a drop in kit for the front too once i get some monet for a truck i'm rebuilding