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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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How low of a shock can you go on a dresser without the tire rubbing the fender? 11.5" OR 11"
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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My Ultra is lowered 1" and will bottom out on bumps if the pressure in my shocks drops.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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go here http://bitchinbaggers.com/products/drop-shocks/ if you going to lower do it right the first time -- you do not want the tire to rub on the wiring harness underneath the fender -- don't ask me how I know
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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so i see droped shocks lower it but can someone inlighten me on this product says i lowers 2002 to 2010 baggers 1-2 inchs
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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so i see droped shocks lower it but can someone inlighten me on this product says i lowers 2002 to 2010 baggers 1-2 inchs
Those kits lower the bike by changing the angle of the shocks. Cheaper than new shocks. There are many different companies making them. Mine look a little stronger than those.
Some guys don't like them and say it messes with the geometry of the suspension.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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I'm at 10 3/4" on my street glide
 
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by piasspj
Those kits lower the bike by changing the angle of the shocks. Cheaper than new shocks. There are many different companies making them. Mine look a little stronger than those.
Some guys don't like them and say it messes with the geometry of the suspension.
how do you like them ride any different do you have pictures of your or place you bought them thanks
 
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keep in mind that the tire "grows" at speed. what speed? what tire? what pressure?
lots of variables

way easy to F something up.

be smart...


and lowered bikes just don't corner as well, not to mention ride quality

my local craigslist today had an ad for a front fender with the paint burned off from tire rub- ha!

I have seen lots of guys burn up their wiring

I saw one guy who grooved his tire with the seat mounting screw

MK
 
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Originally Posted by mkguitar
keep in mind that the tire "grows" at speed. what speed? what tire? what pressure?
lots of variables

way easy to F something up.

be smart...


and lowered bikes just don't corner as well, not to mention ride quality

my local craigslist today had an ad for a front fender with the paint burned off from tire rub- ha!

I have seen lots of guys burn up their wiring

I saw one guy who grooved his tire with the seat mounting screw

MK
just want to lower a little so my short leg reach ground
 
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so i see droped shocks lower it but can someone inlighten me on this product says i lowers 2002 to 2010 baggers 1-2 inchs
I bought a set of these off eBay two weeks ago. They work great! Lowered the back about an inch...won't go lower b/c it rides to harsh.
 
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