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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 03:09 PM
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Default 23" on a softail

Any advice on mounting a 23" on a softail
how short
any added rake (don't want to)
want to go with a dual disc from a "touring"
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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Yes i want to know the same i just orderd my 23 but its going to be all fun and games when i get it not knowing what i got my self into
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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i went with 2'' lowering springs and 3degree trees and rake/trail is almost stock dimensions
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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bike looks sick trustnobody
 
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 10:17 PM
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The 23 makes that Rocker look sick. Changes the whole look. Likin it.

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