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how much did it actually lower your bike in total?
Just to follow-up and give a bit of perspective.
This is the 'parked height' of the two bikes. It's not the best way to see the difference...but if you look at the height of the clutch-side exhaust tip (to the floor) on each bike...it's gives an indication of how much each set-up changes versus your stock shocks.
I've never had issue. But, I'n not an aggressive rider.
yea Im not either, I like just cruise about 50 mph or so! I think I may go ahead and order those shock, I assume they are just bolt on with no issues?
yea Im not either, I like just cruise about 50 mph or so! I think I may go ahead and order those shock, I assume they are just bolt on with no issues?
Taking a guess but perhaps my guess is wrong.
It looks like you might have a Road King classic instead of the regular Road King. Based on spokes, whitewalls and certain pieces of chrome.
If it is a Road King classic then seat on the bike is not the factory Road King classic with basket weave.
From a distance it looks like someone installed a factory seat from an Ultra model.
That current seat on bike is very pillow like and the passenger seat area is much taller than either the classic or the better road king classic sun downer seat which would have been the Harley upgrade.
Your passenger is probably above the windshield line unless they are not too tall..
While the current seat is comfortable, it will present a challenge since the back rest is designed for a different model.
Perhaps look for a harley road king classic sundowner seat.
You may like how the Road King classic sundowner looks and feels.
It will be lower than your current seat.
The handlebars height looks a little higher than factory and perhaps they are the Heritage bars which are a common exchange for that era.
There is a certain dynamic when seats are lowered because it alters windshield site line, handlebar position and footing.
Some people like to look just over the windshield in order to be able to see when raining.
Regarding shocks..lowering the rear and not the front can throw off angles and ride response.
The kickstand position when parking can also become a concern.
A couple of inches is a lot of lowering and lowering can have an effect with passenger discomfort when riding two-up.
From a distance it would seem that changing the seat to the Road King classic sundowner seat might be the most cost effective but everybody has different needs/wants.
Taking a guess but perhaps my guess is wrong.
It looks like you might have a Road King classic instead of the regular Road King. Based on spokes, whitewalls and certain pieces of chrome.
If it is a Road King classic then seat on the bike is not the factory Road King classic with basket weave.
From a distance it looks like someone installed a factory seat from an Ultra model.
That current seat on bike is very pillow like and the passenger seat area is much taller than either the classic or the better road king classic sun downer seat which would have been the Harley upgrade.
Your passenger is probably above the windshield line unless they are not too tall..
While the current seat is comfortable, it will present a challenge since the back rest is designed for a different model.
Perhaps look for a harley road king classic sundowner seat.
You may like how the Road King classic sundowner looks and feels.
It will be lower than your current seat.
The handlebars height looks a little higher than factory and perhaps they are the Heritage bars which are a common exchange for that era.
There is a certain dynamic when seats are lowered because it alters windshield site line, handlebar position and footing.
Some people like to look just over the windshield in order to be able to see when raining.
Regarding shocks..lowering the rear and not the front can throw off angles and ride response.
The kickstand position when parking can also become a concern.
A couple of inches is a lot of lowering and lowering can have an effect with passenger discomfort when riding two-up.
From a distance it would seem that changing the seat to the Road King classic sundowner seat might be the most cost effective but everybody has different needs/wants.
you are exactly right, it is a road king classic, I just installed the hard bags. The seat was already on the bike when I got it and the guy I bought it from installed the bars! The bike rides and handles great, its just a little high compared to my other bike I was riding. What all years seats will fit this bike, I can get some good looking seats off Amazon for decent prices?
Last edited by Sevenznuf; Apr 30, 2024 at 04:28 AM.
you are exactly right, it is a road king classic, I just installed the hard bags. The seat was already on the bike when I got it and the guy I bought it from installed the bars! The bike rides and handles great, its just a little high compared to my other bike I was riding. What all years seats will fit this bike, I can get some good looking seats off Amazon for decent prices?
Seats are generally going to span the 1997-2007 Model Years.
It's been a long time since I did my research on seats...but I seem to recall there being a simple way to retrofit a newer seat to this frame. I'm sure there is someone here with a better memory than mine who can add info. For some reason I want to say the '08 seat would work on the older bikes IF you bolted a 'slide tongue' (or whatever that piece that slides into the frame is) to the seat. Not sure how all that applied to the '09-up seats tho...
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