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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by paguy
The king customs come lowered about 1" from factory. So if that's what you want-Go for it. By the way does you wife have any sisters?
Paguy, sorry no. Four brothers.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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i lowered my 08 rk 2" front 1" rear..front kit is a racetech just make sure you get the right spring rate. they sent me the wrong ones first and the bike bottomed out.. the rear is hd shocks and i'm looking at the arnott kits now..i have had no problems with dragging the boards and love the look..
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by kos motorsports
i lowered my 08 rk 2" front 1" rear..front kit is a racetech just make sure you get the right spring rate. they sent me the wrong ones first and the bike bottomed out.. the rear is hd shocks and i'm looking at the arnott kits now..i have had no problems with dragging the boards and love the look..
Thanks kos. Im'm thinking board draggin in for high speed cornering.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Cw4,
I lowered mine as well 1" front /rear and i love it also.Yes you do loose a little bit of suspension comfort but its worth the trade off.

by the way do you live in northern va?
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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I recently swapped out stock for 12" HD air shocks in the rear. Stock front. Wife is complaining a little about ride quality. (We're 180/130) Had MCC rework the seat already. May try the Progressive rear shocks next. Its fine for me by myself. But I like her to ride with me, so her comfort means a lot.
 
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