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Lowering an 09 E Glide?

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Old May 8, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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My other half just got an 09 'Glide and is vertically challenged. He tried the reach seat (which is now for sale) and really needs to get this bike lower somehow. Our Indy told him he'll lose the ride of the 'Glide if he lowers it via shorter shocks which he really doesn't want to do. Are there any other alternatives? And does anyone know if the Sundowner deep bucket seat will drop him an inch like it does on my RK?
 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 07:56 AM
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I can't comment on the Sundowner seat, but i did put Street Glide shocks on my 09 Ultra. The ride quality is not quite as good, but in my opinion it was worth it to have the bike a little lower.
 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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I have a set of 09 SG shocks I replaced with Ohlins. I will sell them if your interested. 50% of the HD dealer catalogue price. They need the air tube re-installed because I had to remove it to take the shocks off. They have about 700 miles on them. Mark
 
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Old May 9, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by shekmark
I have a set of 09 SG shocks I replaced with Ohlins. I will sell them if your interested. 50% of the HD dealer catalogue price. They need the air tube re-installed because I had to remove it to take the shocks off. They have about 700 miles on them. Mark
I'd be interested in your shocks. If your interested send PM and we'll talk. Thanks.
 
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