Lowering Kits
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: florida
exactly what this dude said. Worst option is blocks, then bitchen baggers, then a high end shock. I was headed for bitchen baggers and at the last minute went with Howards 2-2a or 2-2b, cant remember but my bike sits low low low like 11. The ride is fantastic. And as guntoter mention prepare for the boots and seat suggestions.
I lowered my wifes sgs with the burley shocks and it rode like a hardtail.
Called Howard at Motorcycle Metal and he suggested the ohlins 2-2A I believe. They are 12 1/8 eye to eye but when she sits on the bike they are somewhere around 11 1/2 and the bike ride like a caddy. Rides tons better than my stock 17 sgs so they are on my short ( no pun intended ) list.
As I posted elsewhere (exactly, in fact) I just picked up a '10 Street Glide and being 5' 4" had exactly the same issues. I got a Super Reach seat which moves me forward and down. Some complain it squashes the 'nads but while it's definitely a snug cradling I'm okay with it. I also had the front suspension lowered 1". The Street Glide already comes about an inch lower than other touring models so they didn't do anything more in the rear. I was a little disappointed but thought I'd give it a try.
I found parking and specifically reversing was tough on tip toes. Since my previous Softail had Shotgun air shocks I looked for the same for the Street Glide and came up with Legend Air-A adjustable air shocks. I HAD to have them, and now I do. Essentially I slam it flat when parking and can now just about flat foot. When riding I inflate to about 70 PSI and still have a low but comfortable ride. I can easily adjust on the fly if I feel like I'd like more air.
LOVE them!!!! And the slammed look when parked looks awesome too!
I found parking and specifically reversing was tough on tip toes. Since my previous Softail had Shotgun air shocks I looked for the same for the Street Glide and came up with Legend Air-A adjustable air shocks. I HAD to have them, and now I do. Essentially I slam it flat when parking and can now just about flat foot. When riding I inflate to about 70 PSI and still have a low but comfortable ride. I can easily adjust on the fly if I feel like I'd like more air.
LOVE them!!!! And the slammed look when parked looks awesome too!
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From: Charlotte, NC
as i posted elsewhere (exactly, in fact) i just picked up a '10 street glide and being 5' 4" had exactly the same issues. I got a super reach seat which moves me forward and down. Some complain it squashes the 'nads but while it's definitely a snug cradling i'm okay with it. I also had the front suspension lowered 1". The street glide already comes about an inch lower than other touring models so they didn't do anything more in the rear. I was a little disappointed but thought i'd give it a try.
I found parking and specifically reversing was tough on tip toes. Since my previous softail had shotgun air shocks i looked for the same for the street glide and came up with legend air-a adjustable air shocks. I had to have them, and now i do. Essentially i slam it flat when parking and can now just about flat foot. When riding i inflate to about 70 psi and still have a low but comfortable ride. I can easily adjust on the fly if i feel like i'd like more air.
Love them!!!! And the slammed look when parked looks awesome too!
I found parking and specifically reversing was tough on tip toes. Since my previous softail had shotgun air shocks i looked for the same for the street glide and came up with legend air-a adjustable air shocks. I had to have them, and now i do. Essentially i slam it flat when parking and can now just about flat foot. When riding i inflate to about 70 psi and still have a low but comfortable ride. I can easily adjust on the fly if i feel like i'd like more air.
Love them!!!! And the slammed look when parked looks awesome too!
I used Road 6 Customs lowering blocks for my SG. They have 3 settings depending on how low you want to go. I just used the first setting which lowers the rear an inch.
Still rides nice and with the addition of the low profile touring seat I can now sit flat footed on the ground.
Still rides nice and with the addition of the low profile touring seat I can now sit flat footed on the ground.
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Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Jackson MI
I went with these. http://www.tamarackmw.com Very well constructed. I didn't notice anymore harshness in my ride afterward. My wife and I have ridden many miles two up with no issues and she has no complaints about the ride. We're on the smaller side... I'm 180lbs and she's around 130lbs. At the most rear of the bike the blocks lowered it 1", at seat position at was around 3/4". They are still in my ride and I'm happy with them. As someone else mention you can shop for 12" stock take off shocks. They're pretty easy to find at a fair price. There is a thread around here with some pics of my installed with measuring the height difference. Do a search with my name, it should come up.
Last edited by WDWacker; Jun 15, 2018 at 12:23 PM.
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From: southwest Va.
+ 1 on this.
I lowered my wifes sgs with the burley shocks and it rode like a hardtail.
Called Howard at Motorcycle Metal and he suggested the ohlins 2-2A I believe. They are 12 1/8 eye to eye but when she sits on the bike they are somewhere around 11 1/2 and the bike ride like a caddy. Rides tons better than my stock 17 sgs so they are on my short ( no pun intended ) list.
I lowered my wifes sgs with the burley shocks and it rode like a hardtail.
Called Howard at Motorcycle Metal and he suggested the ohlins 2-2A I believe. They are 12 1/8 eye to eye but when she sits on the bike they are somewhere around 11 1/2 and the bike ride like a caddy. Rides tons better than my stock 17 sgs so they are on my short ( no pun intended ) list.
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From: Northern BC, Canada
So finally found a bit of time to pop in the lowering kit. I bought the 3 hole one, but only used the first hole (1") I really should have measured before and after to double check. Went in easy (shallow 3/4 socket,3/4 wrench, torque wrench and some loctite) I feel alot more sure footed on it now. I have a very uneven gravel driveway, so I am hoping it helps me plant when backing up. I could flat foot before, but dont feel strained now. Only did a quick 15 min ride tonight, but looking at 5 hours on the highway tomorrow, so will update again. So far I like it, and no noticeable feel in ride or handling.
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From: Texas....6ft from the sun
So finally found a bit of time to pop in the lowering kit. I bought the 3 hole one, but only used the first hole (1") I really should have measured before and after to double check. Went in easy (shallow 3/4 socket,3/4 wrench, torque wrench and some loctite) I feel alot more sure footed on it now. I have a very uneven gravel driveway, so I am hoping it helps me plant when backing up. I could flat foot before, but dont feel strained now. Only did a quick 15 min ride tonight, but looking at 5 hours on the highway tomorrow, so will update again. So far I like it, and no noticeable feel in ride or handling.
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