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Old 07-20-2011, 10:52 AM
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I put my Shotgun Shock on the other day. Thanks J.D. for the great service and fast shipping. Install was fairly easy. It is such a tight fit that I thought I was doing it wrong at first but all is good. So my question is how low can I safely ride this thing now? I'm not talking about speed bumps and pot holes. Obviously one would raise it up for those. I am wondering about a smooth road around town. Can any damage happen to the bike driving it so low? The rear tire doesn't hit the fender at all, nothing scrapes, in fact it rolls just like before. Any damage that can happen to the drive belt, swingarm or systems such as those? My 39" Cholo's get here tomorrow so I know I can ride it too low around town with those on. Thanks.
 
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Old 07-20-2011, 11:14 AM
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All the stress is on the shocks... Ride as low as nothing hits... Be sure that the wiring under the fender is clear of the tire..... You won't feel that, but suddenly you'll lose all your lights.
 
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Old 07-20-2011, 11:21 AM
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i ride it slammed going 80 on the interstate and local riding. you wont damage a thing
 
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I've ridden my shotgun slammed all the way down a few times. Don't think there's a problem hurting anything. Basically just like riding a hardtail. But avoid the potholes if you can, the seat will go up your spine. +1 on making sure everything is clear under the fender
 
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Old 07-20-2011, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Sofmech
I put my Shotgun Shock on the other day. Thanks J.D. for the great service and fast shipping. Install was fairly easy. It is such a tight fit that I thought I was doing it wrong at first but all is good. So my question is how low can I safely ride this thing now? I'm not talking about speed bumps and pot holes. Obviously one would raise it up for those. I am wondering about a smooth road around town. Can any damage happen to the bike driving it so low? The rear tire doesn't hit the fender at all, nothing scrapes, in fact it rolls just like before. Any damage that can happen to the drive belt, swingarm or systems such as those? My 39" Cholo's get here tomorrow so I know I can ride it too low around town with those on. Thanks.
Sofmech, Nice lookin SKUNK Bro. Run in town dumped all the way. Wouldnt reccomend that railin at higher speeds thow. Your wheel wont hold up to the abuse with no suspension. I dont think your spine will either.

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Old 07-20-2011, 11:28 AM
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Sweet. I didn't want to be riding on a 4X4 but also don't want to be on the side of the road trying to fix it.
 
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just roll with it your good bro
 
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Stone, first time I've heard it called a skunk, lol. Yeah, the spine is always on my mind. I get enough pain jumping out of planes in the Army. Don't want to do anything to mess up my two favorite things, Ridin and jumpin!
 
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Stone, first time I've heard it called a skunk, lol. Yeah, the spine is always on my mind. I get enough pain jumping out of planes in the Army. Don't want to do anything to mess up my two favorite things, Ridin and jumpin!

Ya the two tone looks good. Your gonna love the shotgun. Its bad ***. Also thanks for the military support to our country. Safe ridin.

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Also thanks for the military support to our country.
+1 Thanks for gettin in harms way so a knucklehead like me can think and say stupid things. If you're ever in va shoot me a PM. The beer's on me.
 


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