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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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How do i lower the front end on my 09 road glide?
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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Harley has a 1" lowering kit available. Some say thats as low as you should go. Others have done 2" and say its fine as well.
 
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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In this months issue of American Iron they tell you how to do it step by step,using the Harley kit.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 12:16 AM
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I used the front fork dampners by Ness to lower my front 1.5 inches...pretty happy with them and priced reasonably.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 05:48 AM
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Progressive spring kit....gives you the option of 1 or 2 inch drop, I went with the 2 inch on my 06 Ultra and love the look without any negative issues.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2009 | 06:00 AM
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My friend lowered his and got something else in the deal. He hit an Ohio pothole and now has a fender that needs replaced.
 
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