I still have about six weeks of winter so I have to finish the mods. Other than a new mustang seat I'm changing out the fork sliders on my fatboy (easy way to get rid of those ugly reflectors). What suspension upgrades are recomended for the front. I am also putting the "shotgun" on the rear.
Thanks!

 

Progressive springs for the front end... will give you more control... less front dip when braking... and a smoother overall ride when matched with the best fork oil combination for you and your riding style.

 

I just put the progressive drop-in kit in mine last night. Haven't ridden yet, but ill post a review soon. I also went back with SE Heavy fork oil. Dropped it 2". I added the shotgun shock a couple months ago. I would get a shorter sidestand. Just from looking at my bike, I'm glad I did.

 

Warg

Was the drop in kit designed as a 2" under? Also I know you said you havn't ridden it yet but do you or other forum members have problems with cornerning (excessive board or peg scrape) after lowering. With the shotgun, rear ride hight is adjustible but once the front is lowered is there problems?

 

Not sure about scraping, but I would imagine it will be more prone. However, I don't ride in a lot of twisties and the floorboards can be repalced so no worries. On the drop in kit, last night I was stumped b/c the directions don't tell you how long to cut the spacer for a 1" or 2" drop. It just says the reccomended length is 3" for FLST bikes. I wasn't sure how much that would lower the bike so I just went with the three inches and it ended up lowering it about 2 1/8" from stock. I used heavier fork oil and am still putting the headlight, tins, etc. back on it today. Will post results soon.

 

Warg, I just did the 2" progresive last friday. The directions do suck. I cut the spacer 2.5". That was the perfect length for the measurement shown on the directions. (L.A. Chopper kit). I put 12 oz. of heavy H.D. fork oil in each fork. How much oil did you put in yours? I havent ridden it yet due to sh!tty weather.
Stone

 

I had some oil left, like 4oz in each botle I think. I followed the service manual, which also sucked. I measured 4.72 inches from the top of the fork tube and filled to that point.

How much drop did you get from the 2.5" spacer? What model bike?

 

2" drop on an 07 Deluxe.
Stone

 

Did your service manual say 12oz each?

 

I saw a thread on here with that quantity.
Stone