Lowering springs or Monotubes
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Cruiser
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From: New Port Richey, Fl
Lowering springs or Monotubes
I know this subject has been beating to death but I would like your guys input. I have a 2012 Road Glide Custom I have lowered the back 1 inch already and want to lower the front 1 inch so give me you input and suggestions Thanks
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From: Watertown, CT
'10 RK i"lower front and rear. Monotubes front are harsher on a sharp bump than the stock front end but dosen't dive as the stock does. Rear I used SG shocks and really don't feel much difference from stock.
NOW ! Getting a lower kickstand is a different story. Have tried both a Arlen Ness and a Pingel. Both don't give enough lean angle. Going to modify my stock one and re-chrome.
NOW ! Getting a lower kickstand is a different story. Have tried both a Arlen Ness and a Pingel. Both don't give enough lean angle. Going to modify my stock one and re-chrome.
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Cruiser
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From: Voss,Texas
I just put monotubes with a 1" drop in my 08 RG, it will actually drop it about 1 1/2". I really like the way the bike rides now, it feels more planted to the road and no more front end dive on braking.
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I went with the progressive springs and heavy oil. It gave me the best of both worlds. My front end really doesn't dive unless I crank on the brakes. I have yet to find an instance where there is a situation where it fails me. I lowered the rear on my '12 FLTRX by sending my shocks out to Bad *** Baggers and had them cut them and rebuild them.
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From: New Port Richey, Fl
Thanks for the advice I'm still trying to decide which to get the other factor is price. So I'm still stuck but have to make my mind up soon. Decisions can be so hard to make sometimes