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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 12:27 PM
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M wanting to lower the back end of my bike a little should I buy a lowering piece that goes on the tire or by shorter shocks?
 
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M wanting to lower the back end of my bike a little should I buy a lowering piece that goes on the tire or by shorter shocks?
I went with Burly 10.5 rear shocks which lowered my bike by 1" in the back. But people say that Progressive is a better option as it gives a better suspension. For me, Burly shocks work because most of my riding is in-town with smooth roads (luckily).
 
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I went with Burly 10.5 rear shocks which lowered my bike by 1" in the back. But people say that Progressive is a better option as it gives a better suspension. For me, Burly shocks work because most of my riding is in-town with smooth roads (luckily).
Yep, what he said...I did the same thing.
 
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