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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:53 PM
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Im looking for input on lowering the front of my 03 fatboy, what company you used and ride quality?

Current set up shotgun shock in rear with 21'' rim up front
 
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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Just finished install Progressive's Mono Tube kit in my 02 Fatboy. Highly Recommend Them!!! Handling and Ride Comfort Dramatically Improved. Additional benefits are no more changing fork oil or worrying about blown seals. Progressive produces the Mono Tube kit in 2 versions, Stock Height and Lowered. The lowered version is adjustable from minus 1 to minus 2 inches.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by olongapo1
Just finished install Progressive's Mono Tube kit in my 02 Fatboy. Highly Recommend Them!!! Handling and Ride Comfort Dramatically Improved. Additional benefits are no more changing fork oil or worrying about blown seals. Progressive produces the Mono Tube kit in 2 versions, Stock Height and Lowered. The lowered version is adjustable from minus 1 to minus 2 inches.
so these run without oil?
 
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anyone else with some input?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Progressive Drop in kit with Ricor intiminators. Review is here.
http://drvtwin.blogspot.com/2011/03/...tors-work.html

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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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I used the burly slammers kit, lowered my front 2". I'm happy with it
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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I have the shotgun in the back with progressive drop-ins up front. I have a 16 in back with an 18 up front. I dropped the front 1.5". I really love the set-up. The response up front took a couple days to get the feel for her. A little rough but I do love it now!! Especially ripping through the canyons!!! Eventually I may drop her front an additional .5" but I'm good for now. My fatboy is an 04.
 
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