Lowering to back end

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Dec 3, 2005 | 12:44 PM

TBone

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Lowering to back end

Does anyone have any experience with lowering the back end only on a Road King Classic? Is this something that a lot of people do to their bikes? I know several that lower the whole bike but I like the angle that lowering the back only creates.

Will this cause complications or a rougher ride?

Dec 3, 2005 | 01:10 PM

Terry TK

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RE: Lowering to back end

Tbone,

The RKC is a little harder to lower because of the leather saddlebags. There are numerous threads about this on the board. Search under "lowering" or "Solow". Solow makes a great lowering kit and I think there is one on there you can use.

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Dec 3, 2005 | 01:35 PM

Terry TK

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RE: Lowering to back end

Here ya go!

For anyone that needs it.
http://www.solowmotorcycles.com./

Terry

Dec 3, 2005 | 05:27 PM

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RE: Lowering to back end

Terry,

Ordered my kit this morning.

Kenny

Dec 3, 2005 | 06:16 PM

Terry TK

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RE: Lowering to back end

Hey Kenny,

You're gonna love it. Easy to put on a roadglide. Those RKC's are a little tricky

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Dec 4, 2005 | 01:24 PM

Tn.Heritage

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RE: Lowering to back end

I got mine on, took about 30 min., it made a big difference when I sat on the bike, put me down in the saddle more, sorry no pics. yet but I will try to get some when the weather breaks a bit.

Dec 4, 2005 | 03:25 PM

dirtnap664

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RE: Lowering to back end

I lowered only the back end of mine by changing out the shocks. I don't notice any handling or ride difference. The jerk at the Harley dealership tried telling me that by lowering only the back would cause all sorts of issues and it shouldn't be done.

My husband has a RK and has the back end lowered with the lowering kit since '97 without any problems.