Lowering Blocks
I ran lowering blocks on my Street Glide for years with no problems.
It will reduce your lean angle and might cause it to ride a little rougher.
I will also change the stance of you bike by making the rear end even lower than it is.
I liked the look for a while but decided to go for a different look.
Another option would be to get a low profile touring seat that lowers you down an inch.
I did this and removed the lowering blocks.
Bike rides better and doesn't scrape as often in corners now.
It will reduce your lean angle and might cause it to ride a little rougher.
I will also change the stance of you bike by making the rear end even lower than it is.
I liked the look for a while but decided to go for a different look.
Another option would be to get a low profile touring seat that lowers you down an inch.
I did this and removed the lowering blocks.
Bike rides better and doesn't scrape as often in corners now.
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I ran a 1 inch lowering block on an already low SG for years without any problems. Tried 2 inches and as mentioned it did rub the wiring harness.
Anyway, lowering didn't help the lean angle or comfort, that's for sure - made it worse. Take the advice to have the seat narrowed.... way better.
Anyway, lowering didn't help the lean angle or comfort, that's for sure - made it worse. Take the advice to have the seat narrowed.... way better.
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From: Charlotte, NC
On my 2016 RGU, I ran a lowering block UNTIL I upgraded to Super Shox which gave me the same, lowered ride height.
I had no issues, zero, nada with the blocks.
If you want them, I still have them and you can give it a try. PLEASE - make sure they will fit your bike. I'd like to give them to someone who will benefit from their use.
Personally, if I had known about Super Shox and what they could do for me, I would not have spent the $130.00 on the Burly Brand blocks.
Just let me know via PM. Make sure and include your address. Happy Holidays.
https://www.denniskirk.com/burly-bra...prd/584013.sku
I had no issues, zero, nada with the blocks.
If you want them, I still have them and you can give it a try. PLEASE - make sure they will fit your bike. I'd like to give them to someone who will benefit from their use.
Personally, if I had known about Super Shox and what they could do for me, I would not have spent the $130.00 on the Burly Brand blocks.
Just let me know via PM. Make sure and include your address. Happy Holidays.
https://www.denniskirk.com/burly-bra...prd/584013.sku
On my 2016 RGU, I ran a lowering block UNTIL I upgraded to Super Shox which gave me the same, lowered ride height.
I had no issues, zero, nada with the blocks.
If you want them, I still have them and you can give it a try. PLEASE - make sure they will fit your bike. I'd like to give them to someone who will benefit from their use.
Personally, if I had known about Super Shox and what they could do for me, I would not have spent the $130.00 on the Burly Brand blocks.
Just let me know via PM. Make sure and include your address. Happy Holidays.
https://www.denniskirk.com/burly-bra...prd/584013.sku
I had no issues, zero, nada with the blocks.
If you want them, I still have them and you can give it a try. PLEASE - make sure they will fit your bike. I'd like to give them to someone who will benefit from their use.
Personally, if I had known about Super Shox and what they could do for me, I would not have spent the $130.00 on the Burly Brand blocks.
Just let me know via PM. Make sure and include your address. Happy Holidays.
https://www.denniskirk.com/burly-bra...prd/584013.sku
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2021
Posts: 348
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From: Charlotte, NC
You are very welcome. It was most likely the best decision for you. Please keep us posted on your progress.
- on another note -
Just an observation though - those who actually responded that they used lowering blocks reported no issues with the block themselves. Really no different than wheel / tires mods - the rider sometimes needs to make small adjustments.
On the other hand - those who stated objections only provided opinions - (except the fellow that put them on wrong or purchased crappy ones)
Confirmation bias is interesting.
Anyways..... just amusing and probably boring to some. LOL
- on another note -
Just an observation though - those who actually responded that they used lowering blocks reported no issues with the block themselves. Really no different than wheel / tires mods - the rider sometimes needs to make small adjustments.
On the other hand - those who stated objections only provided opinions - (except the fellow that put them on wrong or purchased crappy ones)
Confirmation bias is interesting.
Anyways..... just amusing and probably boring to some. LOL
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I've never used lowering blocks ( I'm 6'2" ) but I recall stories ( with pictures ) regarding broken swing arms from using lowering blocks ... This was more than a few years ago and ( hopefully ) swing arm design has ( for the better ) changed ... Good Luck
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As mentioned earlier Mean City Cycles does excellent work and comes highly recommended by members here
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As mentioned above, many years ago there were "issues" with lowering blocks. Some had to do with the lowering blocks themselves, and some had to do with the swing arms.
I have not read any recent reports of these same, old issues. I know the touring swing arms were made stronger (I forget the exact year) and there are some apparently better made lowering blocks these days (the Burly Brand ones mentioned above look to be well made)...
Whether or not you like the change or not, using lowering blocks appears to alter the bike's geometry. Several here have mentioned the difference in feel and lower ground clearance in curves. The fact that they used to cause some issues with the weaker swing arms, suggests there are increased/different forces applied the the swing arm and possibly shock mounts.
IMHO....I'm probably being overcautious, but I wouldn't use lowering blocks even today.... especially if I was an aggressive rider..
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I bought a set of Bitubo 12” shocks which lowered the bike about an inch, rides perfect with no issues in handling or bottoming out, I also had my seat done by Mean City Cycles, I had to send the seat back because I wanted it a little different than what they did, but they were very helpful and did right by me, bike sits and feels perfect.
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