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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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Any suggestions on lowering a 2009 Ultra without loosing too much of the ride?
 
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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Low profile shocks will lower your ride by about 3/4".
About $275 at the HD dealer parts counter.
Real easy to install yourself.
 
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HD lowering kit?
 
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The best & correct way is to lower the front & back the same amont. Progressive makes good front springs & rear shocks & other companies do as well. If you only want to drop the seat then you can go lower on the rear shocks, like the StreetGlide has.

Again.. opinons on shocks, ride, handling, etc... are varied ( like oil & tires) and each rider has their preference.
 
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