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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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Default lowering e-glide input

im thinkin of lowering the rear of the bike, but right now dont have the bucks for new shocks, so im wondering if any of you guys or gals use or have used 1 of the many brackets available to lower it. looking for input here . whats good whats not

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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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Got some last year from Eglidegoodies.com, $140. Easy to install, blah blah blah. But I have to keep the shocks aired up to avoid tire rub. I think after this last trip I will be going back to stock. Just me. Try anything once.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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I tried some on Ebay from Road 6 Customs, in less than 50 miles I bottomed out and cut the rear lighting harness. These were about $60.00.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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Try putting the street glide shocks on, it will lower it about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch and some claim it will feel more stable in the turns. I am thinking of doing this one myself for the price. they retail for $269 I think and I am sure you can find them somewhere online for cheaper.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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Mine is lowered with the brackets, not sure what brand as they were on the bike when I bought it, and I have never bottomed out or rubbed even with the tour pack overloaded and 2up.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by hotrodsandharleys73
Mine is lowered with the brackets, not sure what brand as they were on the bike when I bought it, and I have never bottomed out or rubbed even with the tour pack overloaded and 2up.
+1 to that. I even had mine dropped 3in for awhile. At 2in drop with full tour pack and 2up no rub, and I'm not small at 6'3" 260. I bought the kit off ebay for 55.00 shipped. Had to lower while i waited for my arnott air ride.
 
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