Lowering shackles
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Sep 2023
Posts: 22
Likes: 7
From: Oklahoma
Lowering shackles
Hello,
i have a 2013 rk. Looking to get some lowering shackles - i have purchased the hogworkz for my sg and had an issue with the shocks rubbing the bags. Have also read some reviews with rk having the same issue. I have progressive coil shocks - is there a brand out there that can lower with out this issue?? Thanks for the help
i have a 2013 rk. Looking to get some lowering shackles - i have purchased the hogworkz for my sg and had an issue with the shocks rubbing the bags. Have also read some reviews with rk having the same issue. I have progressive coil shocks - is there a brand out there that can lower with out this issue?? Thanks for the help
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 6,062
Likes: 1,943
From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail
Not sure how low you want to go but I am not a fan of the add-on lowering kits because some create issues like you're experiencing.
I also have a '13 King and I lowered it an inch front and rear using appropriate shocks. I have 12" Ohlins for the rear that has 3" of travel. With the proper sag, it's about 11" when I sit on the bike. I also had a seat mod lowering it 1 1/2" with a narrow seat neck to get my legs closer.
I also have a '13 King and I lowered it an inch front and rear using appropriate shocks. I have 12" Ohlins for the rear that has 3" of travel. With the proper sag, it's about 11" when I sit on the bike. I also had a seat mod lowering it 1 1/2" with a narrow seat neck to get my legs closer.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 1,347
Likes: 820
From: Moneta, Virginia
By shackles do you mean the shock relocating brackets?
I have never known anyone that was happy with any of the relocating brackets. It changes the angle of the shock.
A shorter shock might be better, but you will have less travel.
I have never known anyone that was happy with any of the relocating brackets. It changes the angle of the shock.
A shorter shock might be better, but you will have less travel.
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Sep 2023
Posts: 22
Likes: 7
From: Oklahoma
Trending Topics
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2020
Posts: 2,226
Likes: 2,143
From: West Coast
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 484
Likes: 38
From: DE
Not sure how low you want to go but I am not a fan of the add-on lowering kits because some create issues like you're experiencing.
I also have a '13 King and I lowered it an inch front and rear using appropriate shocks. I have 12" Ohlins for the rear that has 3" of travel. With the proper sag, it's about 11" when I sit on the bike. I also had a seat mod lowering it 1 1/2" with a narrow seat neck to get my legs closer.
I also have a '13 King and I lowered it an inch front and rear using appropriate shocks. I have 12" Ohlins for the rear that has 3" of travel. With the proper sag, it's about 11" when I sit on the bike. I also had a seat mod lowering it 1 1/2" with a narrow seat neck to get my legs closer.
I have them on my bike
Thread Starter
|
Novice
Joined: Sep 2023
Posts: 22
Likes: 7
From: Oklahoma