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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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Yes it lowered it around 1.5". I want a full 2-2.5" though. The top of my fork boot to the bottom of the tree is now 7" I believe it use to be 8.5" or 8, I'm not sure. If it was 8 then it lowered it an inch.

Thanks man... Like I said in a earlier post Mike a friend of mine took the PVC down to 3.5" and said it went down 1.75" to 2" Thats about all I know until next week when I do my own.
 
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Mine is cut to 4 and I have 6 inches from the bottom of the tree to top of fork seal. at 4" I got a full 2 inch drop
 
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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Mine is cut to 4 and I have 6 inches from the bottom of the tree to top of fork seal. at 4" I got a full 2 inch drop
How is the ride at that height? Is it too soft or just right?
 
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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Thanks Rick that will be my starting point!
 
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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 10:38 PM
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The ride is excellent at that point. I almost forget I have my rear slammed because I believe that the front compensates for the rough ride in the rear. I just want the bike to sit lower. I would Like 2.5" or even 3" in the front.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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can anyone give me the measurement form the top of the fork boot to the bottom of the triple tree on a stock softailsitting straight up not on a stand? I cant find that anywhere and mine sits about 6.75. I wondering if mine is already lowered?
 
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Stock Measurement is between 8 and 8.5 cbr.
 
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Old Mar 13, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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Okay I took a half an inch of the spacers. They are now at 4". The top of the boot to the bottom of the tree is now about 6.25". This is what it looks like now.
 
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Originally Posted by cryan9
Okay I took a half an inch of the spacers. They are now at 4". The top of the boot to the bottom of the tree is now about 6.25". This is what it looks like now.
looks good dude, how tall are you if you don't mind me asking
 
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looks good dude, how tall are you if you don't mind me asking
I am 6' @ 195 lbs.
 
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