Lowering Kit that keeps original angle

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Feb 9, 2011 | 08:53 PM

#11

Justintime

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Originally Posted by HotRoc54

In my opinion you are far better off sending your stock shocks to "Bitchin Baggers" to have them modified to fit your needs. And it's not that expensive at all ethier. Great people to deal with also.

I second the Bitchin Baggers idea. I put a set of -1.5 on my RKC with the HD front lowering kit and have no complaints. Add some extra air when I ride two up and she is good to go.

Feb 9, 2011 | 09:12 PM

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toby34

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From: nj

To answer your question they don't make one. I went with a good lowering kit it was only a 1 inch drop. On baggers it must change the location of the shock. With that being said because of this when using a back rest the top of the shock made contact with the back rest mounting. modifiying the back rest did not fix this completly. It also rubbed on the inside by the fender. Well with that being said my shocks are on the bench in AZ at the bitchin bagger shop being done right. Send yours out very quick turn around. JMTS

Mar 20, 2011 | 09:51 AM

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smithbrl

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From: Denham Springs, La

OK thanks for all the replies. I installed the stock shocks just to try it out and it seems like everything is OK. With the rear at stock height and the front lowered 1".

The ride is a little rough in the rear but better than with the 12" shocks. I may send these to Bitchin Baggers with my weight and riding style. I'm sure they can make them smoother, like they did with my other shocks. If not, it's gonna be Ohlin or Ricor down the road.

Cecil

Mar 20, 2011 | 09:05 PM

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roadhog96

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Yes there are kits available to lower the rear of a Touring bike that do not change the angle of the rear shocks. If you use the Classic Road King leather bags then you must use these kits because the back of the bags do not have the same recessed area that the hard bags have. Changing the shocks angle will cause the shocks to rub bags. You can use a lowering kit that changes the shock angle with the hard bags because there is plenty of room because of the tapered angle of the recessed area.

http://www.tj-products.com/products/2001low.php

http://www.tj-products.com/products/2002low.php

Mar 21, 2011 | 08:05 AM

#15

ken thompson

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I have 11.5" Progressives on my FLHRSI. The shocks still fit dead center down that carve out on the inside of the saddlebags so the angle couldn't have changed all that much.

Mar 21, 2011 | 09:22 AM

#16

roadgliderick

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arnott shocks suck i bought them by the following week sold them.

Mar 21, 2011 | 09:37 AM

#17

88racing

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From: Tea, SD

Have you thought about lowering you seat?
It's an expensive mod but keeps your suspension stock......

Mar 21, 2011 | 11:37 PM

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smithbrl

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From: Denham Springs, La

I had the Reach seat installed before I picked the bike up from the dealer. I got a LA Choppers lowering kit but before I installed it, I installed the 13" stock shocks and I'm good. The front is still lowered and I'm thinking about bringing it back up to stock height. I can handle the bike fine the way it is but the extra inch up front may be a deal breaker.

Cecil