what is recommended to lower rear in 1 1/2 or 1 3/4 inches from stock 13 inches? I have heard of a company in arizona that will take factory shocks and cut them down. Don't remember the name.

 

http://bitchinbaggers.com/products/drop-shocks/

DO NOT use lowering blocks. Bitchin baggers is the best at lowering your stock shocks. I have mine dropped 1 1/2", which is 3/4" lower than the below photo of my bike. They recommend 1 1/2" for most bikes.

 

just be aware that a lowered bike has reduced lean angle ( cornering clearance)

The belt must be adjusted for the new height

the tire can chew up the wiring inside the rear fender if it bottoms out, any protruding bolts ( like the seat bolt) can chew up the tire. Tire contact can also heat up the fender and burn the paint off

and your ride is likely to be harsh- suspension travel is reduced.


I use the the -1" streetglide shocks ( 09+ style) on my FLHTC, and swap back to stock height when touring long distance.



The swap takes 20~30 minutes



09+ shocks bolt right up, the difference is in the valving/dampening

mike

 

i have Bitchin Bagger 11" drop shocks on my 2008 FLHRC , you will not bottom out and tear up your wiring with BB shocks like you could with lowering blocks because the BB shocks have a stop built in that stop that.

11" might be a little low for a heaveyer ultra .. 11.5 might be as low as you want to go with an Ultra .

i love my BB shocks bike rides handles better / stiffer ride.

if your looking into lowering because your short . i sugest you look into having your seat MODifed buy MeanCity Cycle they lowered and narrowed my seat a cpl inchs and added memory foam for comfort . THRIFTY MOD just under $150 total including shipping both ways.

 

One other thing about lowering. If you are using larger than stock size tires you may get rubbing at full collapse (bottoming out).