Lowering Kits
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 320
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From: Mobile, AL
Tucci, That kit looks like the same kit I used but mine came from Road6Customs. I tried lower shocks but the reduced travel caused me to bottom out with OL and tour pack. I've had the lowering kit on my UC for over a year with absolutely no issues. IMHO, it is the best bang for the buck out there.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 245
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From: my house
then you obviously got the wrong kit or installed it wrong... if you go to YOUTUBE and type in LA Choppers lowering kit... you can watch this exact kit .. part number LA-7590-00B being installed on a bagger with no interference at all with the hard bags... plus you can see just how easy it is to install...
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,598
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From: Lansing mi
That looks like the ones I have on my King, from Road6customs. I have close to 6000 miles on them at the 1" drop hole. Only problem I've had is they rubbed a small hole in to the rubber boot's on the shocks.
As for how smooth they ride, no difference. I only ride solo, 185 lbs, and have not had any trouble with them.
As for how smooth they ride, no difference. I only ride solo, 185 lbs, and have not had any trouble with them.
Last edited by GPHDXLC; Dec 10, 2011 at 08:29 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 360
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From: connecticut
i used the 1" lowering blocks from pingel. the cost was under $100. it does slightly change the shock angle but i dont think enough to change ride quality. ive had them on for about 18k miles. i ride 2 up with the girlfriend and its just as comfortable as before the lowering blocks. it only took me about 30mins to do.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Glendale AZ
That looks like the ones I have on my King, from Road6customs. I have close to 6000 miles on them at the 1" drop hole. Only problem I've had is they rubbed a small hole in to the rubber boot's on the shocks.
As for how smooth they ride, no difference. I only ride solo, 185 lbs, and have not had any trouble with them.
As for how smooth they ride, no difference. I only ride solo, 185 lbs, and have not had any trouble with them.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,271
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From: Northern MI
Ive had these on my scoot for 3 years now(road6custom) with NO ISSUES what so ever....solo or 2-up....you just need to make sure you have the right air pressure in the shocks.....JMO
Last edited by spence222; Dec 11, 2011 at 06:36 AM.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 245
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From: my house
the reason I dont like/use the style like the ones you guys are talking about and there are many others made the same way is because basically they use a leverage factor where essentially all you are doing to hold the bike up off the tire , is jamming/binding the bottom of the shock against the round welded on part of the lowering block.. if that "**** breaks off while you are riding "from the constant stress/weight of the constant pounding of hitting bumps going down the road ", would you want to be on it ?, especially if you would have had your wife with you ..... its your life , you just have to decide what its value is ... Yeah those cheapo kits are about $40.00 cheaper , whats your life worth ...? Just something to ponder as your cruising down the road ....and no I do not sell lowering kits ... so I have no reason to disrespect one brand over another ...just trying to help if anyone is trying to make a decision....
Last edited by blockzilla; Dec 11, 2011 at 07:00 AM.
