Ultra Low
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From: ontario canada
Ultra Low
So I have a 16 Electra Glide Ultra Low I however still need it to be lower. Harley has a lowering kit last year but no longer carries it. Anyone have suggestions I’m having issues when stopping and loosing the balance
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I see you are north of the border. Here goes any way, contact Mean City Cycles for seat modification, getting that work done might be a bit complicated going through customs. If you ride with a regular pair of leather boots consider going to a cobbler shop and have some thicker sole put on. Talk to the cobbler and see what he's got for you.
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https://fatbaggers.com/motorcycle-parts/drop-seat-kit
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Then there is the expensive way...install a quality Air Ride. When set low for stop light to stop light riding makes reaching the ground much easier. However, when out on the open highway you can raise it up and get a very good ride.
I note you are a new HD Forum member so I assuming you may also be a little new to your '16 EGUL. If so I might suggest you find a empty parking lot or secluded road that you can practice your slow manuvers on. Especialy do a lot of stoping from various speeds. Learn to contol your speed with a combination of clutch, slightly high RPM's and rear brake to maintain balance. Try to minimize use of the front brake at very slow speeds until you are coming to a complete stop.
I'm short and fairly new to my Street Glide and, although I have it lowered and have the air ride, I had and still often have problems with smooth contolled/balanced stops. However, with a lot of practice I'm getting better and I am even becoming able to do a one-left-foot-down stop most of the time.
Just takes a lot of practice and learning how to compensate for being short.
Last edited by FrankEV; Jun 16, 2020 at 09:57 AM.
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I have a Mustang Lowdown seat on my Road King. It gave me the same effect as shorter shocks but without affecting the ride. Besides being lower, it is also narrower in the front, allowing your legs to go down a bit straighter instead of out at an angle.
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