Another lowering question?
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Another lowering question?
I just picked up the chrome front fork kit for my 06 RoadKing Classic today. I would like to lower the front by approx an inch as I have dropped the rear an 1 1/2" So, in the Harley parts catalog, they list 2 different lowering kits. One is just the basic shorter spring kit for about a hundred bucks and the other is almost double the price called the "profile low front end lowering Kit" which states that it will improve the overall ride characteristics. My question is, will the more exspensive kit allow for a better ride while lowering the front over just the shorter springs? I'll spend the extra money if it's worth a smoother ride. From what I've read here, just lowering using the shorter springs will sacrifice ride quality and I'm not sure I'm willing to do that. Also, will a certain weight oil help with the ride over the stock oil used from the factory if I lower? I love the lowered look of a RoadKing, just weighing all my options before I jump in. Any help from those that have been there is much appreciated !
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RE: Another lowering question?
Looks like you have the same questions I did when I lowered my King. My parts guy is pretty straight forward and told me that the only thing the more expensive kit is good for is to make you more poor. I put the cheaper kit on my bike and it rides just fine.
I also did the back, and now I'm wishing I would have waited to put on the Draggin Baggers system. Oh well.
I also did the back, and now I'm wishing I would have waited to put on the Draggin Baggers system. Oh well.
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RE: Another lowering question?
Sanjo,
the more expensive of the two includes a damper in one of the forks. It is the same damper they put in the Ultra for a smooth ride. Will you feel a difference between the two? Probably, but I don't know for sure, because I went with the cheaper of the two that just has the shorter springs. My bike rides fine and I am happy.
the more expensive of the two includes a damper in one of the forks. It is the same damper they put in the Ultra for a smooth ride. Will you feel a difference between the two? Probably, but I don't know for sure, because I went with the cheaper of the two that just has the shorter springs. My bike rides fine and I am happy.
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