Thinking about lowering my night train
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From: Honolulu HI
Thinking about lowering my night train
Hey, so I've been a member for a few months but have just recently started doing more than just reading, and I need a little advice from some of the more salty guys. I have a 2009 night train and I live on Oahu, so if you are not from around here know that the roads are not the best, and now I want to lower the bike but am concerned about how practical it will be around the island, keep in mind I'm about 200 pounds and I sometimes bring my wife along for the ride. Any help and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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He's right! its expensive to get, but from what everyone says its the bomb! Its on my list, just have other things that i need first.
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Had the cheap-O lowering bolts and had no issue other than its pain in the A$$ when u wanna raise bike back up. Bike looked good but wasn't low enuff went Shotgun and have no complaints.
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I used the bolt kit for my last several Softails over the years with no complaints.
I guess I could have spent more, but it works just fine.
I guess I could have spent more, but it works just fine.
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Hell I live on Oahu also and yeah the roads can be bad... But slam that thing brah... lol
I run the shotguns now but for years I ran my bike slammed with a bolt kit, then Progressives ain't no big thing sometimes you gotta sacrifice the comfort for style
If you pick some progressive gimme a shout you can come over and we'll help you throw them on. And if you wanna come out riding shoot me a PM with your phone number I you can come out and meet the guys!
Aloha, Mark
I run the shotguns now but for years I ran my bike slammed with a bolt kit, then Progressives ain't no big thing sometimes you gotta sacrifice the comfort for style
If you pick some progressive gimme a shout you can come over and we'll help you throw them on. And if you wanna come out riding shoot me a PM with your phone number I you can come out and meet the guys!
Aloha, Mark
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Thanks for all the feedback, I've been thinking of the cheap bolt kit from progressive for about 100 but I want to make sure that isn't a giant waste of money. Story I'll definitely hit you up when I make a decision, I've been looking for some folks to cruise with all the guys I work with ride crotch rockets