Best lowering method?
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Best lowering method?
I'm on the ***** of my feet, maybe a little more. I dont want a thinner/lower seat. I want comfort from the seat. I just got a Mustang solo and it raises me up. Third seat. They're all to high. The issue is my 29" inseam. I was reading about lowering blocks? New shocks?
I just ordered a pump to mess with the air shocks but I dont think thats going to cut it.
I "feel" like I need to go down a good 2 inches.
Is it a DIY job for a noob bike mechanic thats pretty handy around tools
250 lbs
2015 RK
I just ordered a pump to mess with the air shocks but I dont think thats going to cut it.
I "feel" like I need to go down a good 2 inches.
Is it a DIY job for a noob bike mechanic thats pretty handy around tools
250 lbs
2015 RK
Last edited by Jonny Rotten; Dec 2, 2018 at 02:29 PM.
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Pro-Action 11" rear shocks.
I have both done and also have a Corbin Classic Solo Close version.
All three work well for my 30" inseam with a great ride compared to my stock 2015 RGS.
Here is a current thread on lower shocks
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ed-shocks.html
Pro-Action 11" rear shocks.
I have both done and also have a Corbin Classic Solo Close version.
All three work well for my 30" inseam with a great ride compared to my stock 2015 RGS.
Here is a current thread on lower shocks
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ed-shocks.html
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I just bought a set of these. For a whopping $12 its worth seeing how the bike feels keeping the stock 13" shocks.The $12 makes me a tad nervous but over 1000 sold and solid reviews puts me at ease a bit.
Videos and some reading makes it seem like a pretty simple project
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rear-Adjust...el%3ARoad+King
Last edited by Jonny Rotten; Dec 2, 2018 at 07:07 PM.
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I did 11 Pro Action in the rear. If I had to do it again, 12 Pro Action with a 1 lowering block. I too, have a 29 inseam.
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Does it make sense to mess with the lowering blocks at 1 and 2 inches to get a feel for what I need before thinking about dropping $700 on some of these shocks? Seems like it would.
Also if the lowering blocks gets me to where I want I'm assuming its a done deal and theres no need for shocks at all?
Whats the benefit of mixing new shocks and blocks if the blocks gets you low enough on there own?
The ride is fine as the bike sits with the stock 13" shocks .Never bottomed out
Lowering with blocks alone and riding 2 up is my concern with bottoming out.
Also if the lowering blocks gets me to where I want I'm assuming its a done deal and theres no need for shocks at all?
Whats the benefit of mixing new shocks and blocks if the blocks gets you low enough on there own?
The ride is fine as the bike sits with the stock 13" shocks .Never bottomed out
Lowering with blocks alone and riding 2 up is my concern with bottoming out.
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Did you get the Mustang lowdown seat? That one is designed to get you closer to the ground. Skip the lowering blocks, I've seen shock rods bent because they change the geometry of the shocks- They no longer work in a strictly linear fashion, there is a large side load placed on the shocks that they are not designed for. Shorter shocks are the correct way to do it. Remember - it's ok to lower the rear and not the front, but if you do the front you must lower the rear.
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Lowering blocks are a half assed fix at best and they have issues, some cases I've seen swingarm damage. Even with the blocks you change the shock angle it also changes the wheel travel.