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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:23 AM
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So I have the shotgun on the rear couldn't be happier! I was wondering what the best method is to lower the front how low are people going. Pics would be appreciated
 
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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I too am interested in doing this. is there a drop in kit that will work with a 2011 deluxe?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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Not sure about a true drop in for that model, i went with the Progressive drop in but there was a little more to it on my 04 Heritage. Its not hard but its not a 30 minute job like they advertise.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 11:28 AM
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ya i ordered the "drop in" ill see how that goes, when I get back home. But with the front and the rear lowered my next concern is the kickstand?

oh one more thing with all the people lowering the rear "shotgun" or "bolts" does anyone have to adjust the belt after or are you guys leaving it as is?

Sorry to hijack....
 

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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by SNAKEYES13
ya i ordered the "drop in" ill see how that goes, when I get back home. But with the front and the rear lowered my next concern is the kickstand?

oh one more thing with all the people lowering the rear "shotgun" or "bolts" does anyone have to adjust the belt after or are you guys leaving it as is?

Sorry to hijack....
I used the bolts, picked them up on ebay for 20 bucks. I lowered mine 1/12" and my kickstand is fine. If you slam it i am pretty sure you would have to do something with it.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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I have the shotgun and with it all they way down its at a much more up right angle in the stand so when I lower the front this winter I'll definitely be looking for a shorter kick stand.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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guess I am going to do the same the rear is slammed and going to slam the front also. Now were to find a good cheap short kick stand..
 
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SNAKEYES13
ya i ordered the "drop in" ill see how that goes, when I get back home. But with the front and the rear lowered my next concern is the kickstand?

oh one more thing with all the people lowering the rear "shotgun" or "bolts" does anyone have to adjust the belt after or are you guys leaving it as is?

Sorry to hijack....
Which progressive kit did you order? I'm looking to lower 1" only
 
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Originally Posted by SNAKEYES13
guess I am going to do the same the rear is slammed and going to slam the front also. Now were to find a good cheap short kick stand..
here you go, you just gotta tap 2 holes in the frame. They look cool too, but I have been told you need to be a bit more "aware" of where you park

http://www.debrix.com/Rear-Mounted-K...p/10014-k1.htm


and here is a thread with a few pics regarding rear mounted stands - https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...kickstand.html
 

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Originally Posted by eric2011Deluxe
Which progressive kit did you order? I'm looking to lower 1" only
The Progressive comes with a pvc spacer that you cut to length, there is a chart that tells you what length as to how much you want to lower it.
 
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