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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 08:53 AM
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I have the HD lowering kit in the front as well. Worse thing I could have done for ride-ability. Harsh, bangs over bumps. Over the winter, I will be putting something else in.
I am saving up for some Ohlins for the rear so I hope to match the front with something similar.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 09:22 AM
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Just spoke to Progressive, they recommend for my bike 1 3/8 inch spacer, he said the lower you go the more into the end rate of the spring you are and out will be allot harsher ride, apart again she comes.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 09:53 AM
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I've got the progressive drop in kit. I've had three different sets of spacers in the bike. Any drop more than 1.5" in front (.75" spacer) and the ride is very harsh. Progressive 430 11.5"with heavy duty springs in back, they are firm but do not bottom once they are set correctly. I'm 220lbs. another 105 with my girl on too.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Ok, just made my spacers 1.25 and what a difference, Im 190 lb my girl is 160lb and another 50 lb if you count her *****! LMAO WHAT YEAR IS YOUR BIKE AND WHAT LENGTH SPACER DOES IT LIST ON YOUR INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR YEAR? SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS
 
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