Lowering the king
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1st Gear
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From: 2 hours north of york
Lowering the king
I am a little confused, can I lower the rear without lowering the front??? will this affect the handling? I have an 02 roadking that eventually will become the wifeys bike, So I want to lower it and make it safe. thanks guys in advance
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Sevierville, TN
I have lowered the rear of every bike I have owned, to me they just look better that way. It will not affect anything as long as you dont lower it say 1.5 inches as stated before. You will loose some clearance and wheel travel though.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: olathe, ks
I have an 2010 roadking. I put HD's low profile shocks on it and a reach seat. Did nothing to the front. Infact the mechanic at dealer sort or recommended not to. I am 5'8". It was the best thing I did. I have had 3 harleys and a few metrics. The king handles the best.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: MD
I had just the rear lowered on my 97 RK with nothing to the front. Was a good setup. I have lowered both the front and rear on my 07 and I really like the way it looks and handles...
I think this month, Progressive was offering a special if you got the 440's or new 940's they will give you a set of new springs for the front so you could lower it at the same time.
I think this month, Progressive was offering a special if you got the 440's or new 940's they will give you a set of new springs for the front so you could lower it at the same time.
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Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Laconia, NH
After searching the forum, I decided to lower my RK since I have a 29" inseam. Lowered rear with shocks and forks with HD springs and heavier oil. Ride quality hasn't changed, haven't scraped the boards yet, looks great, and handles even better to me.
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