Info on lowering kits???
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Info on lowering kits???
I have a 2005 heritage and I'm planning on putting a 21" wheel in the front shortly. I know I will have to lower the front to keep the trail and ride right but I want to lower the back too. How much will I have to lower the front to keep it right? I want to lower the back the full 2" but don't know the total amount I would have to lower the front. Also where can I find the good lowering kits for my bike? Burly makes one for the front but I haven't found any for the rear other than the cheap bolt swaps. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
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I have a 2005 heritage and I'm planning on putting a 21" wheel in the front shortly. I know I will have to lower the front to keep the trail and ride right but I want to lower the back too. How much will I have to lower the front to keep it right? I want to lower the back the full 2" but don't know the total amount I would have to lower the front. Also where can I find the good lowering kits for my bike? Burly makes one for the front but I haven't found any for the rear other than the cheap bolt swaps. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
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I recently installed a 21"/18" wheel combo on my 05 Heritage and lowered my front 1" with the Progressive lowering kit. The rear was already lowered 1". The change to 21"/18" with the front lowered 1" really didn't change the ride at all. I was advised by my Indy not to drop the front more than 1" due to tire rub. SJ Ron 
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The roads around here are bad and I mean bad. Is two inches down in front going to handle these sucky roads and potholes without becoming overly harsh due to limited travel? Be honest now, not just another "I just spent $400 on this and it's fantastic!"
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Ron do you have links to these things? And I have the same question about the 2" drop. I want my ride to set as low as possible for a cool look, but will I have issues with clearance or anything else? Thanks for the feedback guys
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The more you lower the less cornering clearance you'll have. If you're already scraping your floorboards it will get worse.
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[QUOTE=Ironhorse_cowboy;11269635]Ron do you have links to these things? And I have the same question about the 2" drop. I want my ride to set as low as possible for a cool look, but will I have issues with clearance or anything else? Thanks for the feedback guys[/QUOTE
If you go on Ebay, do a search on Progressive Lowering Kit (they are around $85 for an 05 Softail). SJ Ron
If you go on Ebay, do a search on Progressive Lowering Kit (they are around $85 for an 05 Softail). SJ Ron
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I lowered my Slim 2" in the rear and 1 3/4" (progressive springs) in the front. I was scrapping floorboards all the time till I put the shotgun on the rear. Then I would just bump up the height while riding an inch. I know have a 23" front rim which raised the front of the bike up a bit. Now I never scrape and still like the stance of the bike. I highly recommend the Shotgun shock. They ride truly amazing and have a major WOW factor when you come to a stop and slam the bike.