2011 lowered Road King
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2011 lowered Road King
Hello all,
I have a few questions I am hopeful someone here can help with.
I recently bought a used 2011 Road King. After buying it and tinkering a bit, I noticed the shocks had been changed to Burley Brand. I assume this was done to lower the rear as these are shorter than the stock shocks.
My questions are:
1) How much lower from stock is the rear with these Burley Brand shocks?
2) I understand Burley Brand sells the rear shocks alone or as a 2 part kit to lower front AND back. I am unsure if the front was also lowered. How can I tell if the front has also been lowered. Is there a standard measurement to go by that I can check for with a tape measure or ruler? I cant ask the original owner because the bike was bought at auction.
3) I will be doing alot of 2 up riding. Will this lower profile be a problem?Should I return the bike back to the stock air shocks?
4) The bike is still under warranty. Will the suspension change void the HD warranty?
I genuinely appreciate any info / insights anyone here can provide.
I have a few questions I am hopeful someone here can help with.
I recently bought a used 2011 Road King. After buying it and tinkering a bit, I noticed the shocks had been changed to Burley Brand. I assume this was done to lower the rear as these are shorter than the stock shocks.
My questions are:
1) How much lower from stock is the rear with these Burley Brand shocks?
2) I understand Burley Brand sells the rear shocks alone or as a 2 part kit to lower front AND back. I am unsure if the front was also lowered. How can I tell if the front has also been lowered. Is there a standard measurement to go by that I can check for with a tape measure or ruler? I cant ask the original owner because the bike was bought at auction.
3) I will be doing alot of 2 up riding. Will this lower profile be a problem?Should I return the bike back to the stock air shocks?
4) The bike is still under warranty. Will the suspension change void the HD warranty?
I genuinely appreciate any info / insights anyone here can provide.
If you measure from bottom of fork bell to center of axel its 13.5" on the front..The rear on my street glide the shocks are 12" and I added a 1" kit to get lower. I ride 2 up and the only issue is I hit my pipe at times pulling out where there may be a transition from a lot to the street. My pipe is also 4.5" round . my wife and I are 290 lbs total
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I put lower shocks on my Ultra. I ride two up all the time and have never had an issue. As far as the warranty, did the dealer do the work? If yes, it should be covered. If not, it would have to be a rear shck related failure to void the warranty. So not much to worry about.
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If you measure from bottom of fork bell to center of axel its 13.5" on the front..The rear on my street glide the shocks are 12" and I added a 1" kit to get lower. I ride 2 up and the only issue is I hit my pipe at times pulling out where there may be a transition from a lot to the street. My pipe is also 4.5" round . my wife and I are 290 lbs total
I put lower shocks on my Ultra. I ride two up all the time and have never had an issue. As far as the warranty, did the dealer do the work? If yes, it should be covered. If not, it would have to be a rear shck related failure to void the warranty. So not much to worry about.
Now I see why.
Thanks !
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True, but changing the oil weight of the shocks 'could' be a fix that has given quit a few success. Its just a bit of a PITA, but by far do'able. Before I change out my stock shocks thats what I plan to do first.
If your front forks are stock and you need to lower it. Try H-D Part #46875-09 it is the
Road King lowering kit for your bike, that is if the rear shocks have already been lowered.
That being said, if you go lower in the front it is a good time to do chrome fork lowers at
the same time.
Road King lowering kit for your bike, that is if the rear shocks have already been lowered.
That being said, if you go lower in the front it is a good time to do chrome fork lowers at
the same time.
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