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Ultimate HDF Member
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From: Stuttgart, Germany
To lower or not to lower???
I'm thinking about having my scoot lowered by about 1 in. Actually I'm planning to get an airride this next fall/winter when the bike is in winter storage - need to save some §§§ first.
What do you guys think about lowering the stock height by appr. 1 in? Is it worth it - pros & cons. And which lowering kit would you recommend to do so?
Thanks for your ops!
What do you guys think about lowering the stock height by appr. 1 in? Is it worth it - pros & cons. And which lowering kit would you recommend to do so?
Thanks for your ops!
I just got "Shotgun Shocks" installed which allow you to slam, lower, or put your bike at stock hight with the flip of a switch. 24v can tell you more about them since he's the one who told me and also I'm waiting to get my swingarm back so I haven't been able to try them out yet.
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From: Australia
Very interesting 24V. I saw that sprocket cover on HD site and for some reason for the first days they put the Catalog online this part was considered to fit BO. After a few days it has been canceled for BO.
I had the same doubt if this part could fit. Your assessment sounds correct. Just for curiosity, wider swingarm and mechanical differences on the rear end between BO and Blackline wouldn't affect the possibility to use this sprocket cover? I mean, stock sprocket with this cover would become inevitably a little bit wider, maybe touching some other mechanical part? I'm interested because sprocket cover and billet sprockets have a great difference in price....
I had the same doubt if this part could fit. Your assessment sounds correct. Just for curiosity, wider swingarm and mechanical differences on the rear end between BO and Blackline wouldn't affect the possibility to use this sprocket cover? I mean, stock sprocket with this cover would become inevitably a little bit wider, maybe touching some other mechanical part? I'm interested because sprocket cover and billet sprockets have a great difference in price....
In Australia the parts are even more expensive. So if sum1 knows more info I'd love 2 know lol
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From: NC
I'm thinking about having my scoot lowered by about 1 in. Actually I'm planning to get an airride this next fall/winter when the bike is in winter storage - need to save some §§§ first.
What do you guys think about lowering the stock height by appr. 1 in? Is it worth it - pros & cons. And which lowering kit would you recommend to do so?
Thanks for your ops!
What do you guys think about lowering the stock height by appr. 1 in? Is it worth it - pros & cons. And which lowering kit would you recommend to do so?
Thanks for your ops!
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Blessed, I'm sure you've read enough of these threads, but keep in mind that height adjustability is only one of the benefits of the ShotgunShock. Ride quality is greatly improved as well.
Road Master
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From: NC
What would be cool is a test ride...coming to NC any time soon? ha
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yes, of course, I neglected to give props to that aspect. My spine and heart say "don't be a puss, get the shotgun"...my brain and wallet say otherwise right now. My first to do will be to take care of my current riser setup, though.
What would be cool is a test ride...coming to NC any time soon? ha
What would be cool is a test ride...coming to NC any time soon? ha
As for the test ride, I'm sure there is someone with a Softail and a Shotgun that is much closer to you than me.
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From: Stuttgart, Germany
As I mentioned I'll sure be going with an airride in the long run. Unfortunately the Shotgun Shocks are not really an option in Germany as they are not considered street legal here (not technically certified). The system certified and available here is the Legend Airride L3/L9.
What I was curious about is what would be a good alternative to go with in the meantime until I saved up some $$$. Especially if I would only want to lower a static 1 or 1.5 in.
What I was curious about is what would be a good alternative to go with in the meantime until I saved up some $$$. Especially if I would only want to lower a static 1 or 1.5 in.
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That all depends on your mechanical abilities. I think lowering bolts are the cheapest route if you can install them yourself. If you cannot, then the collars will be the cheapest because they don't require nearly as much labor. The ride will be the same with any lowering system that keeps the stock shocks. The lower you go, the stiffer you will need to adjust the shock to compensate.
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As for warranty reasons there will not be any selfmade mods on the bike for the first 2 years. I wouldn't say that I don't care about labor $$$ but the kit needs to be of good quality not the cheapest. But it will only be a temporary solution for just one riding season.
I also will be riding 2-up every once in a while. Most of the time will be solo though.
BTW: What do you mean by collars...
I also will be riding 2-up every once in a while. Most of the time will be solo though.
BTW: What do you mean by collars...