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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 07:37 PM
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Thanks for the awesome replies. I only have a couple more pictures because i got it right before the wonderful MN winter. I have gotten a little taller boot but i don't want to go over the top. Most of my problem is i need a better seat than the stock one that has 14000 miles on it. So having my seat shaved or changed isn't what i'm looking at, plus the gf isn't too happy with the stock rear seat.' I have been looking at the harley signature and sundowner. I like them both, and so does my girl. So im thinking the LA choppers 1" lowering kit would help some but i think not enough with the sundowner. So thats why i was considering an air suspension to lower around 2" for manuvering and raise it up for riding.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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Cant get my computer to work for pictures right now.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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I have the Harley Pillow Look Touring seat modded by MCC. Wife like it before...Loves it now. They narrowed it in front so I can get the legs down and added some cushion in back so I can settle in for the long ride.

I added the adjustable passenger board mounts so I could move them back a bit and give me some leg room between the floor boards since my feet go straight down. The Wife likes them since I could angle them up a bit so she can stretch the ham strings.

BTW...LOVE the white!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 08:02 PM
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Also looking a bitchin baggers they can shorten your stock shocks
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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Dont overlook decent boots with at least 1-1.5" inch heels. Those extra inch or so
would help flat foot and when backing up. (look into Milwaukee, Harley boots, etc..)
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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Dakota Digital Gauges and Blue Backlight on radio from iron cross. The white is actually a custom nissan perl white so it shines blue instead of the harley pink/red.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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how about these shocks on ebay?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOWERED-LOW-...d46b65&vxp=mtr
 
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by KyLeT45
I am about 5'7" and hate barely touching the ground on my Street Glide.Then read all the posts about how negatively it affects the ride.
Not the cheapest solution, but lowers the seat 3.5 inches without affecting ride...problem solved.

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/35.../BAGGER-501002
 
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