i want to lower my 2011 r.g ,would the 1 inch blocks be ok to use .and would it change the belt tension.i see the angle of the shock is the same

 

I have my street glide lowered 2" with blocks. I have had it lowered for about 5,000 miles or more now and I have not had any problems with it. I ride 2 up too with my wife on the back.

 

Blocks are not the best way. They will stiffen the suspension because they change the angle of the shock. Yes, it will change your belt tension. Better choice is to use a lowered shock that maintains suspension geometry and a good ride.

 

And fwiw, I've done it both ways. I have a set of blocks floating around in my tool box to remind me not to do that again....

 

Dude,

While lowering blocks are a CHEAP way of lowering your bike, I would advise against due to long term impact on the swingarm and suggest you might be more pleased if you look into another method of lowering, there are multiple shock companies that will sell you shorter shocks or re-work existing shocks so they are shorter (bitchen baggers in AZ re-works stock shocks). Do be prepared for the impact to ride quality regardless of the method you choose.

And no, lowering blocks will not really affect your belt tension enough for you to have to do anything radical other than adjust the belt

 

got them on ,these blocks did not change the angle at all , now i can flat foot when i stop,they are from L.A choppers .now my 06 road king they did change the angle of the shocks.

 

respect your right to your opinion.

really? what is long term. I have around 35,000 Km now, when can I expect the impact on the swing arm.

many are using lowering blocks, many have stopped using. There are also many different lowering blocks so some may give s different experience. each to their own preference. There is not one right answer. Try it and you decide for yourself.

two opinions. yes it will change belt tension, no it will not change belt tension. so if it does what will you do? re adjust belt tension OR not use lowering blocks.

 

when you lower the suspension on the rear, by whatever method, it will Change the belt tension. As stated, just make an adjustment and good to go!

 

I personally wouldn't use lowering blocks, but why do you want to lower your bike?

 

I have tried both, and prefer lowering blocks the 12" shock from HD too stiff and bottoms out, the Progressive 944 with the 1" sag a little better. But the stock 13" shock with 7w fork oil and 1" lowering blocks are great, the ride is good and the look is better. And the shock angle is the same with the block i am using.

Belt Deflection for 13" stock shocks should be 1/4"-5/16" at 10lbs

Belt Deflection for Street Glide with 12" shocks should be 3/8"-7-16" at 10lbs