Lowering questions?
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Blacksburg, VA
RE: Lowering questions?
Killer look man! I'm all about something different. Case in point. I slammed my Ultra. When I say slammed, I mean 2.5" front / 3" rear. It looked sweet, but the ride sucked a$$. It pretty much comes down to function, or fashion. If this is your only bike, and you don't have a pretty stock bagger to ride, I'd say go with function. That's what I ended up doing on the Ultra. I brought it back to to Street Glide height. Still looks a lot lower than stock, but it's a comfy ride. I used the lowering stuff on my current Road King project, but it's a bike that going to be more about looks than riding. Just a short trip "bar hopper". I hate to spend money as much as the next man, but I'd consider finding an 18" wheel in the same style to get your ride back in line. Just my .02
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Tourer
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From: Nor Cal/Wine country
RE: Lowering questions?
I actually work with jerry bohlander he is a big wuss lol!
The front wheel is wider than whats on lets say a deuce or night train, mine fits a 130 tire. It was made to order for my bike not an off the shelf jobby. so ratings is a mute point. Handles are actually better than stock. it takes twisties like a sport bike now. mainly because of the clearance. I can deffinatley feel the increased gyroscopic effect at speeds.
I want to be able to really flat foot the thing. Right now at a stop I am about 1/2 an inch on both sides under my heel. I am used to it now but would like it lower. I am thinking of 1" in the front and thats it.
The front wheel is wider than whats on lets say a deuce or night train, mine fits a 130 tire. It was made to order for my bike not an off the shelf jobby. so ratings is a mute point. Handles are actually better than stock. it takes twisties like a sport bike now. mainly because of the clearance. I can deffinatley feel the increased gyroscopic effect at speeds.
I want to be able to really flat foot the thing. Right now at a stop I am about 1/2 an inch on both sides under my heel. I am used to it now but would like it lower. I am thinking of 1" in the front and thats it.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Fredericksburg,VA
RE: Lowering questions?
I agree with everyone else. It may look good for a show bike, but if you are planning on riding it, which is what a bagger is meant to do not just bar hop.
Then you should keep the stock wheel so you can feel more comfortable on the bike.
I would never substitute safety for bling!!!!!!!!
Then you should keep the stock wheel so you can feel more comfortable on the bike.
I would never substitute safety for bling!!!!!!!!
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Nor Cal/Wine country
RE: Lowering questions?
Thank redhead thats what I was looking for. An answer to my question not a fricking lecture. I had no I dea that when I joined this site i gained so many father figures concerned for my saftey. I love you all too.
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