Lowering a '09 Custom

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Oct 23, 2012 | 05:24 PM

RobV10

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Lowering a '09 Custom

I need to lower my wife's 09 Custom 1200 at least an inch. Does anyone have any lowering block recommendations/experience? I've looked at a few but am not sure what's the best way to go for a minimal price.

I looked at these but I am skeptical that the 1/4" metal is robust enough.

Thanks in advance

Oct 23, 2012 | 06:13 PM

Darrin Palmer

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Looks similar to the kit I ordered off ebay, been running it since April and have had zero issues with it

Also I took this opportunity to get rid of those HORRIBLE torx bolts, went to the hardware store and found the same size for a few bucks, definitely recommend. Anyways as a heads up I think ebay had that kit for around 20 ish also. Good luck!

Oct 23, 2012 | 07:20 PM

VirgeB

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Running the same on my 07. You will want to get longer bolts and several washers for the top of the shock for spacing. Otherwise you put the shock in a bind and it will make for a rough ride. I have had zero issues with these lowering blocks.

Oct 23, 2012 | 07:49 PM

NowgFstCat

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Originally Posted by Darrin Palmer

Looks similar to the kit I ordered off ebay, been running it since April and have had zero issues with it

My fiance put these on his bike, but in the 2nd slot and the seat bolt ate a pattern into his back tire. He ended up having to remove them and go back to the stock setup. Good thing he was ready for tires

Oct 23, 2012 | 08:05 PM

RobV10

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Thanks

Thanks all. It sounds like for the price that it's worth a shot.

Oct 24, 2012 | 05:03 AM

grbrown

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Originally Posted by RobV10

I wish male posters would stop posting these questions and introduce their lady to HDF, so our ladies can guide them through these queries and we get things from the horse's mouth, so to speak, not secondhand.

She may not need her bike lowered, as there are various things she can do to improve things. Get her to sign up, so we can talk to her direct!