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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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how would the ride be on a set of -4's? I wouldnt want it to ride like a 2x4
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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I am only guessing but I wouldn't expect it to be any different than -2 tubes with the 2" drop-in.
Maybe Dubless will chime in and let us know, that is what he runs.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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well, how does a -2 with a 2" kit run? Does it rattle your teeth going over bumps? bottom out? I have a passenger fairly frequently, shes no more than 110#s but I wonder about ride quality.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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I ride solo 99% of the time and it is fine for me. My wife has rode with me once and it rode no different. I don't think it rides rough at all, just alittle stiffer than normal.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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So a -2 tube and a 2" spring equals a four inch drop??
 
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Thats what Im gathering. I think Im just going to start with the 2inch springs and see if I want more from there. Sounds like the safe way i guess.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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Thats what I am thinking because you have to buy them anyway unless you go with the -4 tubes. I just think that 4 inches might be to low for me. I am pry gonna wait to install anyway because the weather is getting nice here in Delaware and I dont want to take my bike down.
 
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