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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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Hey Guys,
I need help settling an argument with a friend. I am going to lower my 07 rk custom 1 3/4 using bitchin baggers shocks. He says I will have to lower the front. I will if the ride is affected but I thought I read on here that it isnt a must. I tried the search but no luck. Does anyone have any thoughts on lowering the front and the shocks.Thanks.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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You don't need to lower the front unless you want to. The SG has the same front end as the other touring models, with the shorter shocks in the back, and it seems to work.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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your custom is lowered 1" from other kings from the factory.12"shocks instead of 13"
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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No mod in front needed, will work fine.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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i agree nothing in the front is needed unless you want to lower it -ride safe
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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sHOULD WORK FINE
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Youll be all set. Only preference if you lower the front...
 
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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You can always lower the back without lowering the front, however I was told by Harley that you can't lower the front without lowering the back! Seems to make sense.
 
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Originally Posted by cannedham1
Hey Guys,
I need help settling an argument with a friend. I am going to lower my 07 rk custom 1 3/4 using bitchin baggers shocks. He says I will have to lower the front. I will if the ride is affected but I thought I read on here that it isnt a must. I tried the search but no luck. Does anyone have any thoughts on lowering the front and the shocks.Thanks.
Lowering it that much may cause tire rub under your fender. Depending on how much you weigh or if you ride two up, be aware of this so you don't tear out wires or rip your tire up.
 
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