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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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Default Automatic hydraulic suspension? Does it exist?

Hey everyone, I've got a lady who I'm working with on a Roadking and she said that someone told her that there is a system out there that automatically drops the suspension of the bike when they come to a stop. I have never heard about this, and was wondering if any of you guys have?

She is 5'2" and very adament about getting a Roadking.

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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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They make air ride that you can switch to lower it to the ground, but it doesn't do it automatically.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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maybe she needs to get that drop rear section that bolts on.

http://store.fatbaggers.com/20drseco.html

if she has the cash---

or an FXR with a wideglide front end w/63 nacelle


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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 02:01 AM
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It should not be automatic in my opinion because Stop & Go traffic would be like riding a carrousel.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 03:10 AM
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Is there such a system? I very much doubt it! That lady needs to check with whoever told her.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 06:55 AM
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Landing gear is the only thing that I can think of that comes down automatically for stops. See here.

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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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Landing gear is the only thing that I can think of that comes down automatically for stops. See here.

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Wow, you sure have a strong sense of manliness
 
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 09:18 AM
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Landing gear is the only thing that I can think of that comes down automatically for stops. See here.

Adam
She's just short, not an amputee.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by fabrik8r
She's just short, not an amputee.
Switch back? Small Road King for a small person.



Or maybe some of these?



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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by fabrik8r
She's just short, not an amputee.
Is the landing gear only for amputees? Or is it for "riders with any sort of difficulty keeping their motorcycles upright when coming to a stop or at low speeds due to physical limitations"? Short legs on a taller bike would be a physical limitation wouldn't it?
 
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