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Dec 27, 2009 | 07:45 AM

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2006FLST

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Originally Posted by BigSeaDaddy

I do not think that is right. I have not done it yet but will. The stock deluxe shocks do come lowered (longer) but you can disable the shocks and put in the longer $20 buck ebay bolt, dropping the bike a full 2.5 inches. Rereading the OP post he bought the shocks with the lowering bolt already installed and only had to mount them up. Were as I am going to compress the springs and swap the bolts until I can afford an air ride.

Now if I am wrong please some tell me now!

You are correct with me buying the shocks with the lowering kit installed. They are on ebay if you just look.

Dec 27, 2009 | 09:22 AM

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BigSeaDaddy

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Originally Posted by 2006FLST

You are correct with me buying the shocks with the lowering kit installed. They are on ebay if you just look.

Oh I am sure they are and i have seen them....the point of my post is that you can use the lowering bolts on the stock deluxe shocks.

If I did not have other things I wanted to do (budget) I would go your route but for 20 bucks plus any blood loss from me

is not a bad deal.

Your bike looks great by the way!

Dec 27, 2009 | 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSeaDaddy

Yes... you are correct BSD....I used these bolts in my stock Deluxe shocks and everythng was a OK...Just make sure to use that spanner wrench and tighten them up all the way as stock pre-load is set for about 175 lbs. The ride isn't bad riding 1-up. As for 2-up riding my OL' a$$ did catch air on certain big bumps. It was very rare but it happened...

Dec 27, 2009 | 12:46 PM

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2006FLST

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So you guys are saying the deluxe models already have the bolts on them to lower? I am amazed that the factory would not just use these same shocks for all. What would it be....A 20 dollar option LOL

Dec 27, 2009 | 02:03 PM

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Night_Train

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It's all fun and games right up till you try to torque the 19mm shoulder screws. The HD manual gives you the part number to purchase what I can only believe to be a very special "crows foot" wrench from Snap-on.

Ray

Dec 29, 2009 | 06:06 AM

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Now I am down to about 1.5 inches. I think I will leave it here. Also tightened the pre-load up. I am diggin it. Here is another worthless crappy picture.

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Dec 29, 2009 | 12:54 PM

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My 08 Hertigage classic was lowered by my dealer, who is no longer here. They adjusted my shocks for riding double. Now I want to adjust them for 1 person. I have a spanner wrench and have moved them a little. How much do I move them ? How do you measure the shock preload ?

Thanks

Dec 29, 2009 | 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Eltopia

I am going to assume you loosened the locknut for them. After that they should turn rather easily. Sounds like you want to have a lighter preload. Therefore you need to turn them in or AWAY from the locknut. I don't really know how to measure the preload. I would just adjust a little at a time until I am happy and make sure you turn them in equal amounts.