Just got a Deluxe - is it lowered?

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Oct 8, 2011 | 08:01 PM

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06Fatboy_CT

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Originally Posted by ElJayBird

Thanks, DR. Is it possible to lower any more with the existing hardware? It looks like I could move the bolts closer towards the shocks and get another .5" or so - is this the case?

On softails the longer the shock the lower the bike. So you'd move the nut away from the shock.

Oct 8, 2011 | 08:55 PM

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Yep, just thread the outside nuts toward the end of the bolt and then screw the nuts that are on the backside of the rubber grommets out and that will lower the bike.

Oct 8, 2011 | 11:23 PM

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Nice...I'll lower it a tad more tomorrow. Thanks for the help!

Oct 8, 2011 | 11:53 PM

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There has defiantly been lowering studs installed… don’t forget you can lower the front as well. Did mine 2.00” and love it (02 FLSTC).

Oct 10, 2011 | 01:35 PM

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Thanks loco, remember to try and fab up your own stuff and add character to it. Dont just add all they crap some random dude can just go out and buy.

Oct 10, 2011 | 02:28 PM

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Thanks for all the input guys. I brought it down another 1/2" or so and now the fender sits right at the top of the rim with me on it (which is perfect). Now I just hope it doesn't bottom out too much with my wife on.

I like where the front is at now but I'll probably have to bring that down a bit when I get the 21" wheel on here in the next couple of months...

Oct 10, 2011 | 02:38 PM

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Yea gotta bring it down when you go 21"

Oct 10, 2011 | 04:44 PM

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I dig the color Bro. It reminds me of another vicla I've seen before HMMMM!

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Oct 10, 2011 | 06:38 PM

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This is what you need to lower the Deluxe. It's the most cost effective way and these are good quality. I installed them on my bike in August and couldnt be happier.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...item3cb7d37251

Oct 10, 2011 | 07:21 PM

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I dig the color Bro. It reminds me of another vicla I've seen before HMMMM!

Ha! For sure, man.

I really want to trade out my V&H radius pipes for some cholo's. But I'm gonna throw some knuckle bars on first to see how I like that look...the radius pipes are WAY too loud for my tastes though. ****'s deafening! I feel like "that guy" every time I pull out of my garage...

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