Road King lowering advice.
5th Gear
Joined: Aug 2020
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From: Albuquerque, NM
Do you still have the progressive shocks available??
Lowering.....seats, shocks, kits...etc. Been there done that. Looks vs. function vs. ride quality. On my 05 road king I wanted to change the stock seat (for comfort)but my feet weren't flat on the ground with the sundowner I put on. Contemplated and talked to others about the So-Lo and Draggin Baggers kits, but wasn't crazy about theidea of changing the position of the shock. (HD engineered it that way fora good reason). So.....I bought a set of Progressive 412's ($289) in 12 inch length (stock shock is 13). The ride quality was crap ! Called Progressive to order a set of 440's($499), but their cust service rep actually talked me out of that because I only weigh 150lbs. Talked to the HD dealer who suggested I lower the front end which wouldsmooth out the ride. I wasn't really convinced and didn't want to spent another$200 for that kit. Finally after reading alot of HD Forum threads and talking to other riders over the past 6 mos....I put a set of HD Profile Low Touring Shocks on the back. They gave me the 1 inch drop I needed to get my feet flat on the ground, AND that soft comfortable factory ride was back. That lesson cost me $600 + not including the seat, BUT I saved on the cost of lowering the front end.
If your friend weighs more that 150 and wants to try the Progressive 412's, I've had them on ebay for $125. Only have 700 miles on them. That's my experience, just thought I'd pass it along....good luck.
If your friend weighs more that 150 and wants to try the Progressive 412's, I've had them on ebay for $125. Only have 700 miles on them. That's my experience, just thought I'd pass it along....good luck.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 177
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From: PA
Morning all,
My vertically challenged friend needs to lower his 2006 Road King Standard about 1". Looking for advice on the best method from those of you that have lowered your Road King. Is it best to go with shorter shocks or the lowering kit to reposition the shocks? We have been told that the shocks for the Road King Custom are 1" shorter than the Road King Standard shock. Thanks for the help.
My vertically challenged friend needs to lower his 2006 Road King Standard about 1". Looking for advice on the best method from those of you that have lowered your Road King. Is it best to go with shorter shocks or the lowering kit to reposition the shocks? We have been told that the shocks for the Road King Custom are 1" shorter than the Road King Standard shock. Thanks for the help.
Makes the already crappy suspension worse. Seat first. Then lower.
second would be look for paladins ride like a pro vids. You don't need to flat foot.. I'm 5'6" on a
n electra glide ultra. I practice his tips, don't need 2 feet down.
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