Lowering kits
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I did. Works just fine....no changes in handling or ride quality. One point of info on this install: don't know about the '07 frame, but previous years have a "ridge" in the middle where the two halves of the Burly extension clamp on to. The "ridge" must be smoothed for the halves to mate properly and be a secure fit. You'll need a Dremel tool or a die -grinder for this task......grind away the "ridge".....be sure to get the bottom of the frame area, and be patient, taking as little material away as needed. It isn't much........trial fitting as you go. Once you are satisfied, remove the units, paint the exposed steel black, let dry and re-install.
Sounds like a lot of work, but it really isn't........took me maybe 2 hours.
Sounds like a lot of work, but it really isn't........took me maybe 2 hours.
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ORIGINAL: Mr Wonderful
I did. Works just fine....no changes in handling or ride quality. One point of info on this install: don't know about the '07 frame, but previous years have a "ridge" in the middle where the two halves of the Burly extension clamp on to. The "ridge" must be smoothed for the halves to mate properly and be a secure fit. You'll need a Dremel tool or a die -grinder for this task......grind away the "ridge".....be sure to get the bottom of the frame area, and be patient, taking as little material away as needed. It isn't much........trial fitting as you go. Once you are satisfied, remove the units, paint the exposed steel black, let dry and re-install.
Sounds like a lot of work, but it really isn't........took me maybe 2 hours.
I did. Works just fine....no changes in handling or ride quality. One point of info on this install: don't know about the '07 frame, but previous years have a "ridge" in the middle where the two halves of the Burly extension clamp on to. The "ridge" must be smoothed for the halves to mate properly and be a secure fit. You'll need a Dremel tool or a die -grinder for this task......grind away the "ridge".....be sure to get the bottom of the frame area, and be patient, taking as little material away as needed. It isn't much........trial fitting as you go. Once you are satisfied, remove the units, paint the exposed steel black, let dry and re-install.
Sounds like a lot of work, but it really isn't........took me maybe 2 hours.
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RE: Lowering kits
ORIGINAL: Bagger97
Is the ridge that needs to be ground down on the swingarm or the Burly kit?
ORIGINAL: Mr Wonderful
I did. Works just fine....no changes in handling or ride quality. One point of info on this install: don't know about the '07 frame, but previous years have a "ridge" in the middle where the two halves of the Burly extension clamp on to. The "ridge" must be smoothed for the halves to mate properly and be a secure fit. You'll need a Dremel tool or a die -grinder for this task......grind away the "ridge".....be sure to get the bottom of the frame area, and be patient, taking as little material away as needed. It isn't much........trial fitting as you go. Once you are satisfied, remove the units, paint the exposed steel black, let dry and re-install.
Sounds like a lot of work, but it really isn't........took me maybe 2 hours.
I did. Works just fine....no changes in handling or ride quality. One point of info on this install: don't know about the '07 frame, but previous years have a "ridge" in the middle where the two halves of the Burly extension clamp on to. The "ridge" must be smoothed for the halves to mate properly and be a secure fit. You'll need a Dremel tool or a die -grinder for this task......grind away the "ridge".....be sure to get the bottom of the frame area, and be patient, taking as little material away as needed. It isn't much........trial fitting as you go. Once you are satisfied, remove the units, paint the exposed steel black, let dry and re-install.
Sounds like a lot of work, but it really isn't........took me maybe 2 hours.
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