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Before it gets said by somebody else..I will add a picture when it is light outside.
So I just installed the Burly/White Bros. lowering kit on my Ultra. I had searched a bunch of places while I was in Daytona, and everyone was sold out. (This was before bike week even got started!!) When I got home I checked around on the internet, and the only place that had any in stock was motosport.com. I hadn't ordered from them before. Great service on the phone. Their price of $119 was about $15 bucks lower than anyone else. Any order over $100 gets free 2nd day air shipping.
The kit arrived today, and let me say that I am not mechanically inclined AT ALL!! Nonetheless, I figured I would give it a go. NO PROBLEM!! The whole thing took about 45 mins. which would take anyone else probably about 20 as I kept messing things around with the washers, forgetting to add loctite and stupid things like that.
I took it around the neighborhood a little bit, and I really like the feel of it sitting down that extra inch. I'll give more feedback after putting some more time on the bike this way.
Ride safe.
So I just installed the Burly/White Bros. lowering kit on my Ultra. I had searched a bunch of places while I was in Daytona, and everyone was sold out. (This was before bike week even got started!!) When I got home I checked around on the internet, and the only place that had any in stock was motosport.com. I hadn't ordered from them before. Great service on the phone. Their price of $119 was about $15 bucks lower than anyone else. Any order over $100 gets free 2nd day air shipping.
The kit arrived today, and let me say that I am not mechanically inclined AT ALL!! Nonetheless, I figured I would give it a go. NO PROBLEM!! The whole thing took about 45 mins. which would take anyone else probably about 20 as I kept messing things around with the washers, forgetting to add loctite and stupid things like that.
I took it around the neighborhood a little bit, and I really like the feel of it sitting down that extra inch. I'll give more feedback after putting some more time on the bike this way.
Ride safe.
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Hey there,
I've got an '06. I'm not sure about the '08s. I think Arlen Ness makes one, but they are a bit more spendy. I would call the folks at J&P or motosport to be sure.
I've got an '06. I'm not sure about the '08s. I think Arlen Ness makes one, but they are a bit more spendy. I would call the folks at J&P or motosport to be sure.
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you should have looked on ebay there is a giy there that does nothing but windshelds & lowering kits i bought the adjustable kit 1" 2" or 3" put it on 3" of course it cost mt &65.00& free shipping
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you should have looked on ebay there is a giy there that does nothing but windshelds & lowering kits i bought the adjustable kit 1" 2" or 3" put it on 3" of course it cost mt &65.00& free shipping
you should have looked on ebay there is a giy there that does nothing but windshelds & lowering kits i bought the adjustable kit 1" 2" or 3" put it on 3" of course it cost mt &65.00& free shipping
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Yikes! I just looked at Ebay and found the guy you were talking about. Crap. And windshields for $15. Crazy.
Live and learn....now I know to check Ebay more often before my next purchase.
Live and learn....now I know to check Ebay more often before my next purchase.
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ORIGINAL: XfasteddieX
you should have looked on ebay there is a giy there that does nothing but windshelds & lowering kits i bought the adjustable kit 1" 2" or 3" put it on 3" of course it cost mt &65.00& free shipping
you should have looked on ebay there is a giy there that does nothing but windshelds & lowering kits i bought the adjustable kit 1" 2" or 3" put it on 3" of course it cost mt &65.00& free shipping
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Before it gets said by somebody else..I will add a picture when it is light outside.
So I just installed the Burly/White Bros. lowering kit on my Ultra. I had searched a bunch of places while I was in Daytona, and everyone was sold out. (This was before bike week even got started!!) When I got home I checked around on the internet, and the only place that had any in stock was motosport.com. I hadn't ordered from them before. Great service on the phone. Their price of $119 was about $15 bucks lower than anyone else. Any order over $100 gets free 2nd day air shipping.
The kit arrived today, and let me say that I am not mechanically inclined AT ALL!! Nonetheless, I figured I would give it a go. NO PROBLEM!! The whole thing took about 45 mins. which would take anyone else probably about 20 as I kept messing things around with the washers, forgetting to add loctite and stupid things like that.
I took it around the neighborhood a little bit, and I really like the feel of it sitting down that extra inch. I'll give more feedback after putting some more time on the bike this way.
Before it gets said by somebody else..I will add a picture when it is light outside.
So I just installed the Burly/White Bros. lowering kit on my Ultra. I had searched a bunch of places while I was in Daytona, and everyone was sold out. (This was before bike week even got started!!) When I got home I checked around on the internet, and the only place that had any in stock was motosport.com. I hadn't ordered from them before. Great service on the phone. Their price of $119 was about $15 bucks lower than anyone else. Any order over $100 gets free 2nd day air shipping.
The kit arrived today, and let me say that I am not mechanically inclined AT ALL!! Nonetheless, I figured I would give it a go. NO PROBLEM!! The whole thing took about 45 mins. which would take anyone else probably about 20 as I kept messing things around with the washers, forgetting to add loctite and stupid things like that.
I took it around the neighborhood a little bit, and I really like the feel of it sitting down that extra inch. I'll give more feedback after putting some more time on the bike this way.
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So far, so good. No problem with bottoming out, and it seems to handle a bit better being that little bit lower. It's nice being able to foot both feet flat on the ground. I could do it before, but that little bit makes a difference. Haven't had my wife on the back yet, so we'll see what happens then.