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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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so can a Slim be lowered even more with a lowering kit?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2012 | 05:37 AM
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They list the Slim as having 4.3" of rear wheel travel, compared to 3.6" for the Fat Boy Lo, and yet they list the Slim ground clearance as being less than the Lo. Confusing.
 
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