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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 01:30 PM
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I just got done installing a set of progressive 422s. I am not sure exactly how much I lowered it, but I'm guessing around 1 inch. I never measured before I began. It was fairly easy to get this done. I messed with the preload several times. I started with 2 turns from full soft, then I did another 1/2 a turn and then went back 1/4 turn. I think this will be the best setup for me at 195lbs.

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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 01:39 PM
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looks good like that, how do she handle?
 
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 01:49 PM
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Nice breakout dude!
 
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 03:26 PM
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Nice Breakout
Big improvement with it lowered, good job
 
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 04:43 PM
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Looks nice. The Breakout definitely needs to be lowered.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Ironclassic
looks good like that, how do she handle?
Thanks everyone! I have only ridden it once after lowering it. From what I can tell she handles good. And I agree, this bike needs to be lowered for it to look really good!!
 
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 11:25 PM
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Nicely done. What was the bill on that mod, $400ish?
 

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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 09:22 AM
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Nicely done. What was the bill on that mod, $400ish?
Thanks! I got them on ebay for about 368 with free shipping.
 
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I'd give my left nad for a Breakout! Great looking bike.
 
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