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Old May 19, 2011 | 03:57 PM
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Question 1" VS 2" front lowering
On my 09 Street Glide i would like your opinion on lowering 1" or 2" with a progressive kit. What are the pros and cons.

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Old May 19, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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I'ved lowered them 1" before and still had a good ride , 2" you are going to have to run it way to stiff to keep from bottoming and hurt the ride
 
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Old May 19, 2011 | 04:31 PM
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+1 for 1"
 
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Old May 19, 2011 | 04:35 PM
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I lowered mine 2" and it rode way to rough. I went to 1" and it's a lot better.
 
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On my 09 Street Glide i would like your opinion on lowering 1" or 2" with a progressive kit. What are the pros and cons.

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Have you lowered the rear??
 
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Old May 19, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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2 was way too much for me. such a rough ride, and bottomed out a few times. I'd definitely stick to 1".
 
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Originally Posted by lightweight bob
Have you lowered the rear??
Yes rear is lowered 1". At this point it looks like 1" is winning.
 
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if you run a 21" front wheel 2'' is the way to keep your geometry correct if the rear is lowered, but yes rides rough but looks good. I have a kit for sale( progressive 10-1561) it does 1 or 2 $50 plus shipping
 
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if you run a 21" front wheel 2'' is the way to keep your geometry correct if the rear is lowered, but yes rides rough but looks good. I have a kit for sale( progressive 10-1561) it does 1 or 2 $50 plus shipping
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I don't think it rides rough...i mean, it's no cadillac air ride, but it's firm in the corners.

21" front w/ 2" dropped monotubes. never had an issue bottoming out
 
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