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rear lowering kit
Recently purchased a 97 Electra Glide Classic. Was an Indian rider for 10 years prior to having to sell my bike do to possible house forecloser. Well I must say I'm loving the new ride. On my old bike I installed different shocks to lower my ride height. My question is with the EGC having rear air suspension would I lose a lot of comfort to my ride if I replace the shocks with different shocks to give me a lower ride? Also is there a recommended shock length to install so one doesn't bottom out? I'm 5'8 180 my wife is 5'4 140. Any help would be great
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: PA
Almost any aftermarket coil over type shock will give you a better ride than factory shocks. I have 11" Pro-Action shocks on my Street Glide and I get a better ride than the 13" HD Premium Adjustable Shocks on the new Harley's. Many choices out there but any upgrade would be an improvement.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: New Hampshire
Since neither of you are hefty, I wouldn't think you should have any trouble with bottoming out even with shorter shocks. You just have to play with the air pressure to get the most comfortable ride.
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: ohio
Check out,, bitchin bagger shocks, Also they put stops in, so you do not bottom out.
A little less ride, but if you need the reach, this is a great way to go..
And you can lower the front by 1 " too...
bitchinbaggers.com
A little less ride, but if you need the reach, this is a great way to go..
And you can lower the front by 1 " too...
bitchinbaggers.com
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Lowering blocks are a bad way to go.
Check out all the problems people have them .
Cheap tho...
Check out all the problems people have them .
Cheap tho...
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How many miles do you have on your lowered blocks? I recently put a 2" drop on my 2003 EGC and it is more comfortable for me. Looking for people with long term experience with these in place.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2011
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From: Weston, Fl
I have 11" Bitchin Bagger lowered stock air shocks in the back and a Progressive Lowering Springs 1" in the front on my 2006 Road King Classic. Fits my 5'4" inch 29" inseam like a glove. My stock seat was lowered by Mean City Cycles. The ride is stiff in the front because I used 30w fork oil, may go to 20w fork oil in the future.I have about 20,000 miles on my set up. I weigh 165 and my my honey about 130. Just my $.02