Well the bolts are $20 on eBay plus any installation fees because I cannot put them in myself.

The lowering kit is $80 and I can do it myself.

Unless I get an installation price of $60 or less, I would be better off using the cup washers method.

Thank though, I do see what you mean about the visual difference, I will have to find two pictures, one bike at 1.5" and one at 2" or a little above.

 

I know it may sound biased coming from the company selling this kit, but it honestly is a great kit, works great, and is super easy to install. In fact, I have it on my own bike. And I've put over 10,000 miles on my bike with the kit installed and haven't had a single problem.

It's true that there are kits that allow you to drop your bike 2", but the great thing about this kit is that it is so easy to install and doesn't require you to remove your shocks, which can be a real challenge. This kit can be installed in about an hour the first time you do it (quicker if you're mechanically inclined). All you need to install it is a bike lift, a couple wrenches, an allen key, and a way to lift your rear tire to extend the shocks (a regular car jack works perfect, but I know some people who have used a couple 2x4s).

And with dropping the bike 1.5" (which still makes a dramatic difference in the look and feel of the bike) you are less likely to bottom out on bumps, scrape parts, or have any issues with riding 2-up as opposed to going lower. I've ridden mine with my wife on the back and haven't scraped anything or bottomed out on bumps.

I really can't say enough about how well the kit works and how easy it is to install. I know quite a few forum members have installed in on their bikes and have raved about it. If anyone has any questions about it, feel free to ask here or you can certainly email me at: sales@deadcreekcycles.com

 

Thanks for the seller insight, much appreciated.

 

I used this kit just yesterday to do mine...you can see it in the thread I started on it with pics. It took me about an hour to do it but I am clueless when it comes to wrenching. Lol if you do your own wrenching now, you could do it in 30 min.

I used an 11/16 and 3/4 wrench and allen wrench, a Harbor freight yellow 1500lb lift and a small floor jack to lift the tire. Its very easy and makes a huge difference.

 

Dropping it 1-1/2" was enough for me.....for others it might not be. So that's what you have to ask yourself, how low do you want it? I liked the idea of having it lower (and you can see the difference) but yet not having to worry about bottoming out when riding 2 up. I could also install it myself and I am an idiot when it comes to wrenching.

 

I used the collar kit from JP Cycles. Lowered it 1 1/2" with room to go. Took about an hour and a half.

 

I love that tail light, where did you get it?

 

American Classic Motors. Rick Doss LED for wide tire softails.

 

Just read your plans above for license plate mod. This is one solid piece of chromed steel. Mite not be the best if your planning on chopping off your plate bracket.

 

Oh ok...you are right, that wont work then. Thanks though... it looks great.