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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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Default Lowering Bolts Installed!!
I spent a little time last night and this morning installing the lowering bolts on my 2011 Deluxe. The new look is a big improvement. I have decided too go with
1 3/4" lower as that seems the best place for me for now. This cheap mod will have too work until I can scrape up the bones for a Shotgun Shock. I don't know of any speed bumps or steep drives that I need to go up or over so it should be good. Now I just need to get those damn ugly *** reflectors off of the fender.




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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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It does look great lowered.
What did you use to compress the shocks to remove the rings?
 
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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My drillpress similar too this one.
http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-d...ess-38144.html
 
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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LOVE your ride , my favorite color combo

Looks great lowered, I cant wait to lower mine

Let us know how she rides
 
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Thanks guys. Here is a little better side shot.

 
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Looks good. Could you post some side on pics? I'm considering doing mine.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by usefulshrimp
Looks good. Could you post some side on pics? I'm considering doing mine.
What kind of side shot are you referring too? Besides the one I posted.
 
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Much better, bike looks great. I have the lowering bolts and mine rides fine.
 
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I got some seat time in and it seems too ride just fine for me. Time will tell.
 
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