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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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Ok so seeing all these lowering threads makes me want to lower my X-bones but after looking around I really dont want to just lower the rear and make it feel unstable.

That being said is there a way to lower the front end or a way to safely lower the rear. I was looking into the cheap lowering bolts but thinking about the front end it sounds expensive if at all possible. Either new sprinegs (which there's a lot in the bones front end) or somehow compress them which doesnt sound good.

Anyways if anyone knows anything or if this is going to be a trial and error kind of deal let me know. I need something to do this winter
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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There are springer lowering kits out there. I've seen them on ebay occasionally. I think J&P sells one and I believe that "white bros" has one also.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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Get a Shotgun Shock and you can ride it at a height that feels good with the front end, and slam it when you feel like it as well.

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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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Yeah I was thinking about the shotgun shocks till I saw the price
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 12:14 PM
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I wouldnt bother my xbone is lowered and the ride is fine on it I have lowered my wifes dyna front and back and now the steering seems heavy on it now
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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I might order me some of those bolts to lower the rear with. But then again I hear you need a hydraulic press to get it to work. Anyone have experience with them and how well they work?
 
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 03:12 PM
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Don't know what you are looking to spend, but I hear great things about these ones and you don't need take the shocks apart.

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/700-210

I'm getting them soon
 
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Originally Posted by kozy22
Don't know what you are looking to spend, but I hear great things about these ones and you don't need take the shocks apart.

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/700-210

I'm getting them soon

Think I found my next mod. Im glad we ended up getting a motorcycle jack thats for sure. Hopefully it doesnt change the feel of the bike too much... I think with my new rear fender it will look pretty good slammed nice and low. I just gotta wait till X-mas to buy them
 
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I have had the burly 2" lower springs on for about a year. Ride is fine. Quality is fine. Cost I think 80.00? Would do it again in a heartbeat.
 
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Oh and my rear is 2" lower via shorter Works shocks.
 
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