O6 Softail Standard
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O6 Softail Standard
I just purchased a 06 Softail and I am wanting to lower it, but one of the parts guys at my dealership said that i should just lower the tension on the rear shocks to make it lower. Is there anyone who has done this and what do you think? Also how do you go about doing this?
Also considering putting a Cone style air intake system with a Power Commander III will this make much difference in performance or is it just a big waste of money?
Thanks to everyone for any help or suggestions!!
Also considering putting a Cone style air intake system with a Power Commander III will this make much difference in performance or is it just a big waste of money?
Thanks to everyone for any help or suggestions!!
Road Master
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From: san antonio, tx
RE: O6 Softail Standard
Also considering putting a Cone style air intake system with a Power Commander III will this make much difference in performance or is it just a big waste of money?
Check out this thread called (Update on 06's): https://www.hdforums.com/m_93105/tm.htm
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RE: O6 Softail Standard
On lowering, I know some just lower the rear, but from what I have read you need to do both. If you mean lowering the rear by (Tension) load, adjusting the shock, I do not think that will lower it. Most rear lowering kits had a longer bolt that replaces the stock on in the shocks. It is lowered by increasing the length from where the bolt attached to the frame. Make that length longer = lower.
My 2001 NT came lowered, and I hate it. The guy before me put in an Arlin Ness lowering kit, which is shorter dampen piston in the forks and longer bolts in the rear shocks. Harleys kit uses different springs to lower \the front instead of shorter dampens. Way to low for me, since most softails are already low enough. I raised mine last weekend. Not by adjusting the preload on the shock, which at first is how it thought it shoule be done, but by shortening the bolt to frame distance. I took all the "Extra" length out and I think it is almost up to standard.
Also, most lowering kits include an new kickstand.
This is Harleys note about lowering:
.*WARNING: The ProfileÂŽ Low Front Spring Kit cannot be used independently and must be used with the appropriate Profile Rear Shock Lowering Kit. Installation of any accessory suspension components may affect cornering clearance and jiffy stand operation. This could distract the rider, causing loss of control and death or serious injury.
Good Luck
My 2001 NT came lowered, and I hate it. The guy before me put in an Arlin Ness lowering kit, which is shorter dampen piston in the forks and longer bolts in the rear shocks. Harleys kit uses different springs to lower \the front instead of shorter dampens. Way to low for me, since most softails are already low enough. I raised mine last weekend. Not by adjusting the preload on the shock, which at first is how it thought it shoule be done, but by shortening the bolt to frame distance. I took all the "Extra" length out and I think it is almost up to standard.
Also, most lowering kits include an new kickstand.
This is Harleys note about lowering:
.*WARNING: The ProfileÂŽ Low Front Spring Kit cannot be used independently and must be used with the appropriate Profile Rear Shock Lowering Kit. Installation of any accessory suspension components may affect cornering clearance and jiffy stand operation. This could distract the rider, causing loss of control and death or serious injury.
Good Luck
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