I have a 2009 road glide.I want to lower it,and want to know how much difference the ride would be if i used a lowering kit.(rear)Also has anyone tried changing the stock handlebars (throttle by wire)How much of a job was it?

 

Go to SoLow Motorcycles and give them a call. I've got their lowering kit on my Roadglide and have had for over 3 years with no problems. The ride is much better than the HD Low Profile Shocks. Can't help you on the handlebar question.

http://www.solowmotorcycles.com

Terry.

P.S. We need to do something about your user name. PM me and I can change it for you.

 

OK, so their website does not work. I found them on ebay though if you just search SoLow Lowering Kits.

Terry

 

Lower = Better in my opinion. Lower center of gravity always makes me feel more comfortable. Unless you really get crazy in the twisties, you'll love the flat-footed feel at stop lights

 

Doesn't sound like SoLow makes the lowering kits for '08 and '09's.

 

I have a 2009 road glide and want to install 13" apes.Has anyone tried to change either 2008-09 bars.if so how difficult?Also i want internal wiring.I;am buying cycle smith bars. Bill

 

I had lowering hardware on my 06 RG and the air shock blew a seal. I'm not sure if it was because of the lowering kit. I replaced the stock air shocks with a set of Progressive 440s Heavy Duty shocks. There was a small sheet with the shocks that warned against using them with lowering hardware. Might be something to that.

 

TJ products makes a kit that lowers it 1 inch and DOESN'T change the shock angle. So far so good.......

 

try a REACH seat first... lowering the bike will cut down the suspension a bit.. and if you lower one end you'll need to lower the other..... seat will be cheaper, faster, and..... most dealers will allow you to try it on , on YOUR bike...

 

Check out
www.bitchinbaggers.com

Read the chart and you decide.
I dropped 1 & 1/2"
Lowering kits are not good in my opinion