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Oct 15, 2009 | 09:59 PM

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DyNaBoB

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do you guys bottom out on speed bumps with the front that low??............even if ya hit the far side of it, it looks like ya would.......ive bottomed out in the rear jus going up a curb on a steep driveway , i was turning up it thou

Oct 15, 2009 | 11:06 PM

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

when I was a newly Harley rider. We put in 6inch over tubes on the front and jacked our car up 3-4" too.... lets see, that was in the late 60's. One thing for sure..... those sporties would do wheelies easy with someone on the rear.....

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Oct 16, 2009 | 01:12 PM

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Emailed BK-Rider on ebay about three parts:

(2" under) 22.25" 41mm Front Fork Tube Assembly Harley ~ $118.00 + $20 SH
41mm Front Fork Progressive Spring Lowering Kit Harley ~ $ 46.99 + $10 SH
Chrome Adjustable Lowering Kit for 2000+ Harley Softail ~ $ 19.00 + $7 SH
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total $183.99 + $37 SH

the responded with $203.99 ($183.99 + $20 SH Total)

I would like to research what emulators
I would also love to here more opinions on:
factory springs & 4" under tubes
vs.
progressive springs in 2" under tubes

Before I pull the trigger on these...

so, what say you all...

again thanks everyone
chris

Oct 16, 2009 | 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 09_NightRider

From experience, I can say that I am happy with the -2 tubes and lowering springs. Since nobody has responded about the -4 tubes, I would have to say go for the -2 tubes.
Someday I might try the -4 just for the hell of it. It just sucks having all kinds of parts lying around the garage. Thats one reason I say go with the -4 tubes because no matter which you choose they come with the springs already installed. It would be nice to get just the tubes at a discounted price.

Oct 16, 2009 | 01:30 PM

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anyone know the math
to figure out how much either will actually lower the bike(frame ground clearance)

Oct 16, 2009 | 03:47 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 09_NightRider

anyone know the math
to figure out how much either will actually lower the bike(frame ground clearance)

My ride height is about 4"'s.

Oct 19, 2009 | 04:49 PM

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So Far, I have narrowed it down to:

Option 1:
~ (2" under) 22.25" 41mm Front Fork Tube Assembly ~ $118.00 + $20 SH (BK-Rider)
~ RaceTech Springs & Gold Emulators 2" Lowering Kit ~ $199 Shipped (phatperformanceparts.com)
~ Chrome Adjustable Lowering Kit for 2000+ Harley ~ $ 19.00 + $7 SH (BK-Rider)
Total $363 Shipped

Option 2:
~ (2" under) 22.25" 41mm Front Fork Tube Assembly Harley ~ $118.00 + $20 SH (BK-Rider)
~ 41mm Progressive Springs (not progressive brand)Lowering Kit ~ $ 46.99 + $10 SH (BK-Rider)
~ Chrome Adjustable Lowering Kit for 2000+ Harley Softail ~ $ 19.00 + $7 SH (BK-Rider)
Total $204 Shipped

Gold emulators are about $130-$160 if purchased separately

But I am open to suggestions, reviews, etc...

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