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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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Bought my bike 2nd hand knowing it had been lowered, never thought too much about it[just love the looks of it] but a simple question----can it be put back to the 2" higher [something any of you would attempt] or a mechanic job? Rocker
 
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Bought my bike 2nd hand knowing it had been lowered, never thought too much about it[just love the looks of it] but a simple question----can it be put back to the 2" higher [something any of you would attempt] or a mechanic job? Rocker
Yes, providing it was lowered with adjustable shocks or lowering bolts. It's actually very simple. But you do need to lift the bike to have access to the shocks. If you shorten the length of the bolts, it will raise you bike. I'm pretty sure if you just look at the shocks under the bike, you'll be able to see what needs to be done.
 
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Thanks-- it has progressive shocks and I adjusted for 2up riding which was a big help-- I,ll lift it and check it out-- appreciate the response. Rocker
 
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