suspension mods from bitchinbaggers???
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suspension mods from bitchinbaggers???
i want to lower my 06 RK...thinking of using bitchinbaggers exchange deal can anyone tell me what the average turn around time is and any con of going this way or is buying a whole new set from them better? looking to lower about 1.5 inches..thanks in advance
Tourer
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I had them lower my well used stock shocks 1and 1/2inches and am satisfied,I previously had a 1in lowering kit ,and tried the harley low profile shocks.The bitchin bagggers setup rides a bit better than the other 2.But nothing rides like stock hgt.You will have to run more air 30-35lbs.
Road Warrior
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From: Denham Springs, La
I am very happy with the job they did on mine. I bought a set of take off shocks and sent to them so I wouldn't be without a ride. Can't remember exactly how long it took but it seems like it was 10 to 12 days from the time I shipped them off til the time I received them.
I think they rework your shocks as well as shortening them so buying new would keep you riding til the shocks arrived but I don't think there would be much, if any difference in the quality. That's only my opinion.
I think they rework your shocks as well as shortening them so buying new would keep you riding til the shocks arrived but I don't think there would be much, if any difference in the quality. That's only my opinion.
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From: Al Bu Ker Key, New Mexico
I spoke with Ron at BitchinBaggers about doing my shocks. He actually does not shorten them but replaces the springs and oil. He will do yours for $175 plus shipping or sell you a set for $275 but then refund you $60 if you send yours back to him after you remount the new ones. He also gives you a 10 day trial period and will rework them if you decide you want them even lower. He is a machinist by trade. Although he publishes no Guaranteee he says he will guarantee his work for the life you own the shocks. I may go this route on my StreetGlide after I replace my stock seat as I am vertically challenged on this brute and need to get my a$$ lower to the ground. Oh by the way I think he told me a 10% discount for HDForum members but not sure.
Others have reported here good success with BitchinBaggers.
Others have reported here good success with BitchinBaggers.
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thanks everybody....think it will be my next project cause i to am vertically challenged at 5.8 plus i like the looks having 14in apes installed end of month then ill post before and after pics
dave
ride safe ride often
dave
ride safe ride often
How did the bitchingbaggers shocks work out?
All,
I am buying a 2011 Street Glide this week. I am vertically challenged as well at 5'6", wanting to find out how well the bitchinbaggers shocks ride in your opions.
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I am buying a 2011 Street Glide this week. I am vertically challenged as well at 5'6", wanting to find out how well the bitchinbaggers shocks ride in your opions.
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Ron may be hard to get ahold of for the next few days. Thought I saw him and a friend loading up for a bike ride this morning. Knowing him he'll be gone until next week sometime.
Ron is meticulous in his work and truly does everything that he can to make sure that his customers are satisfied with his products. I just wish I could get him to work on my stuff once in a while.
Ron is meticulous in his work and truly does everything that he can to make sure that his customers are satisfied with his products. I just wish I could get him to work on my stuff once in a while.
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From: ohio
ron re worked my street glide shocks to 11" and i also bought his 1 1/2" front lowering kit (consist of the HD 1" lowering kit and a shorter damper rod)
it doesnt ride as good as stock obviously but im very pleased. and turn around time was exactly what he said.. 2 days shipping to him from ohio, he had them for 2 days doing the work and 2 days back.
Ron is a stand up guy, and knows his ****!
it doesnt ride as good as stock obviously but im very pleased. and turn around time was exactly what he said.. 2 days shipping to him from ohio, he had them for 2 days doing the work and 2 days back.
Ron is a stand up guy, and knows his ****!
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From: Emmett, Idaho
Nobody is ever happy with ride quality once shocks are lowered. There is a reason for the way they are originally engineered. Better options: seat rework by Mean City Cycles, change oil in shocks, boots with big soles and heels. I found that the correct oil in the shocks makes a world of difference. Mechanical lowering is a recipe for dissatisfaction.