Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Lowering FXST with FLH tubes?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 12, 2012 | 08:19 PM
  #1  
trooper_355's Avatar
trooper_355
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 367
Likes: 1
From: ND
Default Lowering FXST with FLH tubes?

My Indy recommends slamming front for softail after I put on 23 using FLH tubes and springs. Does this sound like a good option?
 
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2012 | 09:34 PM
  #2  
ghostrider69's Avatar
ghostrider69
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,729
Likes: 7
From: Republic of Texas
Default

Best bet going. It will lower the front 4". FLST tubes would lower your FXST 2".
 
Reply
Old Aug 12, 2012 | 10:09 PM
  #3  
trooper_355's Avatar
trooper_355
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 367
Likes: 1
From: ND
Default

Sweet. Will a 2 inch rear drop level it out? My budget doesn't permit air.
 
Reply
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 01:33 AM
  #4  
CSS_FXD's Avatar
CSS_FXD
Road Warrior
10 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,824
Likes: 6
From: MN
Default

I don't think it will level it out but not 100%. I believe if you drop the rear you will need to drop the front at least 3" or more to match the rear drop of 2". Post pics of your ride when done
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
sgt_gman2005
Softail Parts
1
Sep 11, 2015 09:48 PM
flh04087
Shovelhead
8
Jul 7, 2013 08:21 AM
shreddy cougar
Softail Models
9
Oct 29, 2012 07:38 PM
legendzzz
Touring Parts
10
Feb 2, 2011 02:43 PM
irnmike
Touring Models
0
Jan 27, 2010 08:35 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:27 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE