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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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I'm looking to lower my 2013 FLHX 1 inch when the new 21 wheel and tire gets here. I need to order a front lowering kit. I see Harley , progressive and Burley sells them. What do most use and are any better than the other.

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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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I have progressive... very happy with them! Btw.. mine is 2"in front and 1 lower in the rear.
 
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Used the progressive drop in and se heavy fork oil when I did my 21. Kit says to not use a spacer but that drops it 2 or more inches. I cut the spacer to 3/4" and it brought me down to stock height at the frame.
 
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I did the same. I dont remember what oil I used though
 
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Anyone use the bitchin baggers front drop kit?
 
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progressive monotubes on all bikes i do

had the progressive drop in kit on my night train, it worked well
 
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1" HD kit here. Ill let u know how it is when this damn freezing weather ends!
 
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I went with the Progressive and would recommend them. Very pleased.
 
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I went with the Progressive monotubes and dropped mine 1".

What wheel did you order? I haven't made up my mind yet on what 21" wheel to go with. So many good choices!!
 
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