Lowered Night Train...
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,344
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From: NM
I have to completely disagree with wise guy I do longer rides all the time and the bolts have no effect on ride comfort as you are cruising down the highway or interstate they ride the worst in town with all the Intersections, road maintenance and bumps from start and stop traffic Just pay attention and avoid giant bumps or shell out for the air ride.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,029
Likes: 449
From: Michigan
I just put 1600 plus miles in 4 days on the Train and it has HD 1" lowered shocks in the back and a 1" progressive spring kit in the front. No problems and it rode great. The shocks need to be adjusted to the riders weight. After finally getting my shocks unstuck and setting them right it rides down the road smooth. The guys on the baggers were squirming around in there seats more than I was.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,796
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From: Toronto, Ontario
Plus :
You set low in the bike, feels much better for me.
You are more confident in handling the bike
The bike feels lighter due to aforementioned low center of gravity.
Negatives :
Harsher jarring ride, specially using the lowering bolts, depending on your street it could really unpleasant.
2-UP is really jarring for your passenger.
Corner clearance will be reduced so adjust your corner entries if you are into this type of thing.
Metigations.
If you lower the forks and install racetech you may get improvement in the front suspension.
I am installing 422's on my bike so can't tell you my impressions right now on how different it is, opinions vary, but there is a global consent on the value of 'air-rides' but their prices put them out of my way.
You set low in the bike, feels much better for me.
You are more confident in handling the bike
The bike feels lighter due to aforementioned low center of gravity.
Negatives :
Harsher jarring ride, specially using the lowering bolts, depending on your street it could really unpleasant.
2-UP is really jarring for your passenger.
Corner clearance will be reduced so adjust your corner entries if you are into this type of thing.
Metigations.
If you lower the forks and install racetech you may get improvement in the front suspension.
I am installing 422's on my bike so can't tell you my impressions right now on how different it is, opinions vary, but there is a global consent on the value of 'air-rides' but their prices put them out of my way.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 884
Likes: 0
From: n
I just put 1600 plus miles in 4 days on the Train and it has HD 1" lowered shocks in the back and a 1" progressive spring kit in the front. No problems and it rode great. The shocks need to be adjusted to the riders weight. After finally getting my shocks unstuck and setting them right it rides down the road smooth. The guys on the baggers were squirming around in there seats more than I was.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,029
Likes: 449
From: Michigan
It was a good ride to Quantico VA and up to Washington. But now I just got a quote for 405 for a new rear tire I need before the trip to Souix Falls next month. 6000 miles out of those 200 tires kind of sucks.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,344
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From: NM
I did 1240 miles memorial day weekend rode up friday night ~620 and back on Monday. lowered 3 in the back and 2 in the front and it was great hot as h3ll on the way back but not to jarring of a ride
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: n
I know you your pain. When it comes to tires, I long for the days of my old Wide Glide
Road Master
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From: n
[quote=fdb2007;8418861]I know you your pain. When it comes to tires, I long for the days of my old Wide Glide. I lived in SD for 3 years, you gotta go West River if you are going that far.
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: n
To bring the OP back around--not knockin' the lowered ride, just sayin' try one out if you have the chance before you shell out the cash and definitely do it right
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 729
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From: Indiana
I just put 1600 plus miles in 4 days on the Train and it has HD 1" lowered shocks in the back and a 1" progressive spring kit in the front. No problems and it rode great. The shocks need to be adjusted to the riders weight. After finally getting my shocks unstuck and setting them right it rides down the road smooth. The guys on the baggers were squirming around in there seats more than I was.