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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 06:42 PM
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Hey guys would like to hear what your opinion is on the best way to go about lowering my bike. Please post pictures.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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Air ride if you have the $$$$$$$$$$
 
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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AFTER arlen ness slam kit
 
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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What is the quality of the ride now compared to before? Looks killer by the way!!!
 
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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Mine is dropped two inches with bolts but the ride is stiff ....Air ride in garage waiting for other parts...
 
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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I will be riding a lot two up. I have a DG seat when I'm by myself and the HD Touring sytem w/FXCW seat when I bring a friend. What I guess I'm saying is can you lower the bike and have a comfortable ride for two people???
 
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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There is no "best" way to lower it.. Your wallet will determine the "best" way.. lol

Lowering bolts= $50 and stiff ride
Progressive shocks= $375 and pretty good ride
Air Ride= $1000-1500 and pretty good ride but easily raised or lowered..

Kinda like motors.. Speed costs money, how fast you wanna go?.. lol
 
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Originally Posted by Joe What
Mine is dropped two inches with bolts but the ride is stiff ....Air ride in garage waiting for other parts...
Is this an easy install with bolts...what exactly has to be done..can do a little but not a mechanic by no means??
 
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Originally Posted by ROCKER"D"
Is this an easy install with bolts...what exactly has to be done..can do a little but not a mechanic by no means??

I did not lower it, had Indy do it because you need a press. Later found it there are other was to compress the shock to loosen bolt...but not real safe..
 
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I did not lower it, had Indy do it because you need a press. Later found it there are other was to compress the shock to loosen bolt...but not real safe..
Thanks...that means for me take it to someone...=0)
 
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