front and rear drop? Recommendations...
front and rear drop? Recommendations...
I own an 07 Night Train. I just purchased the Progressive front "drop-in" kit and the rear bolt kit with bushings.
I wanted to know what is a good drop for both front and back. I've noticed that stock, the bike sits a little higher in the front. So, I was thinking of dropping the front 1.5" and 1" out back. The rear is adjustable so I can slam it or bring it back up to 1" when riding 2-up. What do you guys think?
Also, can our stock shocks be adjusted for stiffness, for example, if I am going to have a heavier load on it?
I wanted to know what is a good drop for both front and back. I've noticed that stock, the bike sits a little higher in the front. So, I was thinking of dropping the front 1.5" and 1" out back. The rear is adjustable so I can slam it or bring it back up to 1" when riding 2-up. What do you guys think?
Also, can our stock shocks be adjusted for stiffness, for example, if I am going to have a heavier load on it?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,029
Likes: 449
From: Michigan
I have my 09 NT lowered 2" in the back and I am lowering it 1" in the front when it gets put back together after they powdercoat the front lower fork legs. The stock shocks are adjustable you need to get a spanner wrench from HD to turn the adjuster after you loosen the lock nut.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,024
Likes: 1
From: East Tenn.
So you don't think this looks good, or right? I think any bike that is lower in the rear than the front looks better. To each his own
R.I.P. BROTHER
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,076
Likes: 6
From: Colorado Springs
This is my train pre front end droppage. It was cool but?
And after:
2" isnt a really big deal. If you look at the 09' model section on the HD site they have either photoshopped or installed a set of -4" fork tubes on the bike they showcase.
One of my winter mods will be a set -2 under fork tubes. Combined with the Progressive springs and Race Tech gold emulators.
Trains like a lower front end. The lowah...The Bettah!!
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 314
Likes: 0
Trains dont sit like Rockers.
This is my train pre front end droppage. It was cool but?
And after:
2" isnt a really big deal. If you look at the 09' model section on the HD site they have either photoshopped or installed a set of -4" fork tubes on the bike they showcase.
One of my winter mods will be a set -2 under fork tubes. Combined with the Progressive springs and Race Tech gold emulators.
Trains like a lower front end. The lowah...The Bettah!!
This is my train pre front end droppage. It was cool but?
And after:
2" isnt a really big deal. If you look at the 09' model section on the HD site they have either photoshopped or installed a set of -4" fork tubes on the bike they showcase.
One of my winter mods will be a set -2 under fork tubes. Combined with the Progressive springs and Race Tech gold emulators.
Trains like a lower front end. The lowah...The Bettah!!
What bars are those and what size headlight is that(Lenght and width)? Sweet bike! What did you use to lower your fronts? I put the 2" progressives in and mine don't seem as low as yours.........
thanks!
Dale
Trending Topics
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 314
Likes: 0
Dale
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
R.I.P. BROTHER
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,076
Likes: 6
From: Colorado Springs
That headlight is a 6X9 billet harley one. That thing was like $300.00 I removed it because it has some weird marks along the seam. Its a project headlight for Powdercoating or something over the winter.
I used the 2" progressive kit as well. Me and a buddy dicked with it for what seemed like hours trying to figure how to get it as low as possible.
We ended up just following the danged directions and using 11 OZ of heavy fork oil.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 314
Likes: 0
Those are Harley street slammer bars. I sold them a few weeks ago to a fellow member.
That headlight is a 6X9 billet harley one. That thing was like $300.00 I removed it because it has some weird marks along the seam. Its a project headlight for Powdercoating or something over the winter.
I used the 2" progressive kit as well. Me and a buddy dicked with it for what seemed like hours trying to figure how to get it as low as possible.
We ended up just following the danged directions and using 11 OZ of heavy fork oil.
That headlight is a 6X9 billet harley one. That thing was like $300.00 I removed it because it has some weird marks along the seam. Its a project headlight for Powdercoating or something over the winter.
I used the 2" progressive kit as well. Me and a buddy dicked with it for what seemed like hours trying to figure how to get it as low as possible.
We ended up just following the danged directions and using 11 OZ of heavy fork oil.
Dale