If its a deluxe. you have to take the whole front end apart to get the drop ins to go in. All FL's require you to pull the forks out of the triple tree. It's just a fact. Ive spent the last 2 days researchng all of this myself. I wanted to drop my nose a 1 inch too. Other models, you can just pop off the tops of the forks and pull the spring, not on the deluxe. Its a little more complicated unfortunately.

 

Mark, I have enjoyed my ride with the front end dropped 2", and like Si mentioned, I did bottom her out on a nasty hit the first day out.

I had the indy install mine when I had them swap out my lowers and he stated they used a heavy fork oil. Not that I don't trust them, but I'm going to drain it and put oil in myself and then I'll know positively what's in there before I can pass judgement one way or the other.

Also, the nasty hit I took may have bottomed out on stock height just the same. It was a nasty hole that really rocked me hard and I'm really glad I didn't damage a wheel. I mean I had a pain jolt across my chest I hit so damn hard.

 

+1 well said pooch, I have installed two sets of drop ins in both my deluxes and both times the legs had to be removed. Now that's a fact...

 

Sounds like a real pain in the **** fitting these, I was mistakenly thinking it was a half hour job....Thanks guys

 

Unfukenreal! That bike is just sick bro! SICK!
Nice work!

 

It's not that bad don't let it discourage you, very well worth the effort. You will be pleased with the end result. Nothing to it really.

 

It's about an hour for the full kit, I'd say less for the drop ins.

drain forks
remove brake caliper and hang
remove front wheel
remove fork fill cap
loosen pinch bolts
slide fork 1/2 way down
retighten pinch bolts to hold fork while you break free the fork top cap
loosen pinch bolts again
remove fork from bike, remove top cap and pull out springs
install Ricors, drop in new springs, washers and spacer
(hint: a good plumbers pipe cutter or ratcheting cutter will cut the PVC spacer nice and square)
reinstall top cap, rinse, repeat for other side
put it all back together and fill with oil.

 

Agree, it won't be that bad, but you'll also have to drop the light bar and tree tins. A little tedious but do able and worth it.

Mark, the other reason I went with the two inch because I figured it'd be easy to go back up if I decided I didn't like it...but I love it. What I mean is I could use the same sleeves if I decided to raise up to say 1" drop by just cutting them. If I went with the 1" and decided to go 2" then I'd have to get additional sleeves because they'd have been cut already. Hope that came out right, still a little under the influence with my tooth work meds. LOL And I'm about to go put some wind in my face to clear my head! Go for it!

You may also consider adding the Ricors with the drop, it definitely wouldn't hurt and would help a lot. Not sure, they may still be on sale for about $179.