lowering shocks but not the forks

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Oct 3, 2007 | 07:19 PM

patsac

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From: bethel,pa.

lowering shocks but not the forks

i know the HD bible says not to lower the rear without lowering the front...anyone ever just lower the rear alone? if so did the ride change any?
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Oct 3, 2007 | 07:58 PM

Ultra_Bob

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RE: lowering shocks but not the forks

I think they say not to lower the front without lowering the rear .... Lowering the rear only is fine ...

Oct 3, 2007 | 08:06 PM

Chilhowee

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RE: lowering shocks but not the forks

My dealer said to lower the rear only unless you want bump and scrape and also change your jiffy stand. I plan to lower the rear in the next couple of months.

Oct 3, 2007 | 08:09 PM

burgies08ultra

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RE: lowering shocks but not the forks

i lowered my 08 ultra with the 1" burley kit
and i didnt notice any change in handling...
burgie

Oct 3, 2007 | 08:11 PM

FastHarley

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RE: lowering shocks but not the forks

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ORIGINAL: Chilhowee

My dealer said to lower the rear only unless you want bump and scrape and also change your jiffy stand. I plan to lower the rear in the next couple of months.

We are lowering a HD Form's member bike as soon as the rain quits in S. Florida. We have made him a set of shocks that, when compressed with the rider on it (total sag), will sit 11 inches eye to eye. It is on a 07 street Glide. will post results when done *@*^%&& RAIN!

Oct 3, 2007 | 08:11 PM

jeepster09

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RE: lowering shocks but not the forks

Doing just the rear works just fine. Do it using Progressives for a good ride.

Oct 3, 2007 | 08:14 PM

hdman1216

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RE: lowering shocks but not the forks

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ORIGINAL: Chilhowee

My dealer said to lower the rear only unless you want bump and scrape and also change your jiffy stand. I plan to lower the rear in the next couple of months.

Your dealer is an IDIOT. I have 11 1/2" Progressive 440's on the back and lowered the front 2". 2008 SG with 21" front and 18" back wheels.
Never scraped or bumped and didn't touch the jiffy stand.

Don
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Oct 3, 2007 | 09:19 PM

capt42a

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RE: lowering shocks but not the forks

I have lowered my 06 FLHT/I with the Harley low profile air shocks and I can tell a difference in handling. When turning at low speeds it seems the front end turns much quicker or falls over to the side the wheel is turned faster. I've considered going back to the stock rear shocks to eliminate this tendency but like being able to touch flat footed with the lowered rear shocks.
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