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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 06:54 AM
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Default Lower Rear Only, or Need Both?
I want to lower both front and back about an inch, but want to do rear first with either this or the bolt-on spacers. I've heard there may be handling issues if you just do the rear.

Would 1" lower in the back really affect handling? I can't imagine it would handle any different than having a slight load on the back that would lower you 1". What's the skinny?
 
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I have mine lowered about 1 1/2 in the back and none up front. No problems
 
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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Lowering the rear will not affect handling. Lowering both will affect cornering
 
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 07:59 AM
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I have mine lowered 2" front and back and it handles just fine. You might scrape the floor boards just a bit. So far I'm very happy with the way mine handles.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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Ah, perfect. Down we go!
 
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Softails like the Deluxe,Fat Boy LO and the 2005/2006 SE Fat Boys come lowered, in the rear, approximately an inch and there is no problem with them.
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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Anyone use these? http://www.softailloweringkit.com/
 
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Originally Posted by Benway
For $99 I'd get the burnout cycles kit


http://www.jpcycles.com/product/700-210
 
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For $99 I'd get the burnout cycles kit


http://www.jpcycles.com/product/700-210
I really like this! Good compromise to not having to disassemble the shocks.

Thanks!
 
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I have seen mention of a few people on here that have used the kit you are interested in. As far as I can remember they all seem happy with it. If you decide to use bolts instead, the $100.00 bolts are no better than the $16.00 bolts. So you can save a chunk of change by not getting hooked and reeled in because of the name. These are the ones I bought. These guys are on the forum but they go under a different name.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/00-11-HARLEY...item3cb7d368ad
 
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