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Jun 1, 2011 | 07:19 PM

hydrolock43

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Lowering a Roadking?

What is the cheapest option to lower an 05 Roadking other than changing the seat?

Jun 1, 2011 | 07:22 PM

KING'S RIDE

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From: Orange County, CA

I went with shocks from a street glide. they are an inch shorter than RK shocks.

Jun 1, 2011 | 08:03 PM

Mr_B

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You can get the Burly rear suspension lowering kit for around $100. I have the kit on mine and have not had any problems with it.

Jun 1, 2011 | 09:28 PM

09BlueRoadKing

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I have had a Road 6 customs lowering kit on my King for over 20,000 miles now, set on the 1" hole, and have had no problems what so ever, never once has it bottomed out, dont know if the 09 and up frames have anything to do with it, even loaded down and with the wife on back. Cost around 40 bucks shipped at the time, and has the option to lower up to 3".

Jun 1, 2011 | 11:13 PM

VMSRACING

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From: Miami Fl

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydrolock43

What is the cheapest option to lower an 05 Roadking other than changing the seat?

We carry a lowering kit for your Road King as long as the Bike came with equipped with Factory Hard Bags , we sell them for $40.00 shipped . These kits can be adjusted in 3 different settings . We have sold hundreds of them and No problems ever . They will fit pretty much all Touring Bikes from 2002-2011 .

Here is a Link so you can see the Kit :

http://www.harleyloweringkits.com/20hatobi1to3.html

Jun 3, 2011 | 06:27 PM

speakerfritz

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lowering kit that uses multiple hole plate=tire rub=shorted wire harness=no rear lighting=dangerous riding conditions.

Jun 3, 2011 | 06:30 PM

speakerfritz

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http://www.harleyloweringkits.com/20hatobi1to3.html

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hundreds of them and No problems ever

not true...numerous problems with wheel rub and shorted rear lighting harnesses...

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Jun 5, 2011 | 06:05 PM

brunosrk

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From: Lower Hood Canal, WA

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Originally Posted by SteelCityRider

Let the air out of the tires.

+1 You beat me to it!! Kinda of a smart *** reply, what the hell a guy needs to have fun with this forum stuff once in awhile. Might be good for at least a 2 inch drop.