Lowering an EG Classic
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Lowering an EG Classic
Considering lowering my EG Classic and wondering if it is ok to just lower the rear or would that be a dumb move or would it look stupid or both? I really dont need any more help in looking stupid, I manage that quite easily on a daily basis. Or would it be best to lower all the way around? Any suggestions on hardware to use?
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RE: Lowering an EG Classic
You can easily lower the rear without lowering the front. The Streetglide comes that way from the factory. It will look fine. I used
1 1/4" lowering brackets from a company by the name of Solow http://www.solowmotorcycles.com./
This kit is made very well and is cheaper than anything you will get from harley. If you decide to lower the front, I would go with the progressive lowering kit. I think Custom Chrome sells them.
1 1/4" lowering brackets from a company by the name of Solow http://www.solowmotorcycles.com./
This kit is made very well and is cheaper than anything you will get from harley. If you decide to lower the front, I would go with the progressive lowering kit. I think Custom Chrome sells them.
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RE: Lowering an EG Classic
Hey thanks Terry, I just looked up the parts. The kit will lower my ride an 1 1/4". I just realized though that I may have to re-adjust my headlights.... another project.
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Mine is dropped 2-1/2 rear only. I have buds that lowered front and rear and they said that if they had to do it again....it would be rear only. The kit I used is from a company called RUB lowering. You can find them on ebay with the keywords "Harley touring lowering" Good luck!
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Its hard to picture an 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 inch drop. Did you have to re-adjust your headlights for the 2 1/2 inch drop?
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Jim, I have the lowered shocks and the solow kit also.....and I did adjust my headlight....but it rides just great....life at 5'4" is tough sometimes...
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I am 6'4" so I did not really need the drop, just liked the look and handling. I did not adjust the headlight....the Road Glide headlight is not great and aiming it up a bit higher actually helped. At 290 lbs, I think the bike is just solid at 2-1/2 inches lower instead of "Compressed" to the same height when it was stock.
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Its hard to picture an 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 inch drop. Did you have to re-adjust your headlights for the 2 1/2 inch drop?
Jim
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Its hard to picture an 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 inch drop. Did you have to re-adjust your headlights for the 2 1/2 inch drop?
Jim
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Hard to picture???? Here it is.....dropped and all......
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I lowered my 05 Ultra virtually as soon as I got it. With my short a$$ legs, I dropped it before I ever got off of the dealers lot. Tore my left hamstring while I was at it to boot. That hurt. I had the dealer put the Harley lowering rear shocks, front fork lowering kit, and reach seat on all at once. I really love the combination. It handles like a dream and comes off the side stand with just a flick of the left leg. One thing I didn't consider, when you lower the bike the sidestand stands her up a little straighter than stock. It's really noticeable when it's sitting next to a stock height bike. One of my ride buddies has a stock FLHTUCI and it doesn't handle nearly as good as my "log". Yea, you do loose a little lean angle, but I don't ride it like a crotch rocket anyway. The stock shocks and seat are a little cushier on the rear but I can stand the stiffer ride for the handling, looks, and safety.