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Old 11-30-2010, 02:07 PM
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I have a 1999 Softail Springer I know the rear is lowered but how do you tell if the front has been? If mine has it was VERY little..
 
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Never seen specs on height's..

Maybe find another stock bike like Urs in Ur area and compare and or measure it to Urs.

Wouldn't think one would mess with a springer front end....
 
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Can you lower a springer front end? If so how? seriously!...lol...I've always wondered about it. I'm very dumb when it comes to a springer. But man i would love to have one.

I know there are springer front end rake kits available... And those will lower the front end...But will give your bike a different look/raked stance.
 
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They sell complete 2" under springer front ends. Every once in a while you'll find them on Flea-Bay that someone bought and decided it was too much and went back. You might get them cheap but good luck, everything springer has a premium.
 
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Under the top set of springs there will be a machined solid spacer about 1-1/4" long that looks like the springs. The front of the rocker will also have a nose up attitude.This is lowered.G.
 

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Under the top set of springs there will be a machined solid spacer about 1-1/4" long that looks like the springs. The front of the rocker will also have a nose up attitude.This is lowered.G.
Nice thanx for posting!! Now it makes sense to me also... I must say i do definately like how the "rounded" factory springer front end looks (like the one pictured above) compared to those "squared" after-market springer sets look. Makes a huge difference in appearence.
 
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Ok thanks for the info. it doesnt appear that my front is lowered..I did find a kit in J & P that lowers that front 1 1/2 " for around $150...Just incase anyone was looking for one
 
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Mine is a 1999 Fatboy. Shout if you need any particular measurement.

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