Bitchin Baggers and Harley
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Bitchin Baggers and Harley
I have a 2002 RKC that needed a new rear tire. Looks like I need to do the brakes too... While I'm at it I might as well lower the front and rear. Looking at going with the Bitchin Baggers shocks. Looking to go 1.75" lower in the rear. For the front they do not sell it, but recommend the Harley front end lowering kit instead of Progressive. They say that the Harley kit (1" lower) is a much better kit as far as the ride and the materials used to do it. Anyone used either of these? I know she will ride much more stiff than stock. I have done this before and prefer the lowered look, feel and ride.
Thanks!
Ride safe,
Mike
Thanks!
Ride safe,
Mike
Last edited by rkcmike63; Aug 9, 2013 at 06:07 PM.
Mike - i tell you what...i have ran progressive 940 shocks, Arnott Aldans, and the Bitchin Bagger 10.75" shocks....those Bitchin Bagger shocks were not bad at all..yeah they rode a little stiffer but i was real happy with them...i tend to ride pretty hard too and they handled just fine
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Mike - i tell you what...i have ran progressive 940 shocks, Arnott Aldans, and the Bitchin Bagger 10.75" shocks....those Bitchin Bagger shocks were not bad at all..yeah they rode a little stiffer but i was real happy with them...i tend to ride pretty hard too and they handled just fine
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Mike
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I don't know about the Harley kit but I have the Progressive front lowering springs on my bike and I have no issues with ride quality.
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I have a 2002 RKC that needed a new rear tire. Looks like I need to do the brakes too... While I'm at it I might as well lower the front and rear. Looking at going with the Bitchin Baggers shocks. Looking to go 1.75" lower in the rear. For the front they do not sell it, but recommend the Harley front end lowering kit instead of Progressive. They say that the Harley kit (1" lower) is a much better kit as far as the ride and the materials used to do it. Anyone used either of these? I know she will ride much more stiff than stock. I have done this before and prefer the lowered look, feel and ride.
Thanks!
Ride safe,
Mike
Thanks!
Ride safe,
Mike
Ride safe,
Mike
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I have had 2 sets of shocks shortened by Bitchin baggers and they did an outstanding job on both with very quick turn around. First I had was a 2" drop but I found that a bit too low as it would bottom on small potholes, jolting me pretty hard. I had a set of profile low shocks I later sent and had dropped 3/4" (1 1/2 total drop from stock) which work better for me, even 2 up. I Lso dropped the front an inch with the Harley kit. The Harley kit is made the same as the stock so the quality is the same. Only problem with the Harley kit is the top nut is a real pain to get started with that stiffer spring. I had to use a press to push the nut down. It does ride stiffer, but I used Screamin Eagle oil which is heavier.
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