I found a shop that cut down a pair of stock air shocks off a 05' FLHC to 11" which I installed on my 08' SG and then I lowered the front 1". Anyone thinking about slammin their ride should check into this. Check out the web (Bitchin Baggers) Ron, the owner did me right. The lower center made the ride way better than stock.

 

What did that cost you?.....I went with the lowering plates off ebay for $55.00, easy install 20 min....not trying to hijack your thread....just wondering about cost. nice lookin ride!

 

[quote]I went with the lowering plates

I did the lowering plates too, and my scoot rides like a Sherman tank. I'm looking for a good way to lower my ride, and still have a comfortable ride

So this is an option also, how much?

 

BaggerDave....have you messed with different air pressures?....mine is a pretty smooth ride after dialing in the pressure.....

 

spence which 1 did u get from e-bay? i have been looking off and on for a little while now.

 

Stunu.....I got them from Road 6 Customs.....just go to ebay and type in "Harley lowering kits"....I just checked and 286 items were listed

 

well what did it cost you to have them cut them down? there really is no point in only telling half the story.

 

What are the real reasons for lowering a bike? Is is simply to help you plant both feet firmly on the ground?

I like the looks of the lowered bikes but dont understand the functionality.

 

Here's a link to Bitchin Baggers, the cost is about $175, but you can find more info on there site.

http://members.***.net/bbag/Dshocks.htm

I'm in the same process, lower my ride, and finding it hard to make a good choice. I first tried the blocks from Road 6 Customs, their block has 2 settings, a 1.25 and 2.25 drop. I bottomed out on the 2.25 setting, even with 20 lbs of air in the shocks, and at 1.25 setting, with 5 lbs air, I don't. But, I don't sit flat-footed any more either. At 5'8", I'm looking for a little more flat-footedness (sp?), so I'm in search of other alternatives!

 

Do you have before and after pictures that you could post? Is it really a 20 min install job? What about the adjustments? How long do they take to make?