Putting it on the ground
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Putting it on the ground
Ok I just bought a 06 ultra classic that I got a real good deal on. I'm looking to make a bagger out of it. (looking for ideals) I want to lower it as low as possible. I know they make kits and shocks that will get it down 1" to 3". I'm looking maybe to go even lower. Has anyone out there ever tried this and if so what parts did you change (shocks, kits, swing arms, tires and wheels etc) and where did you get them and if you ran into any problems (before or after installing). All suggestion and ideals welcome. Thanks
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Ok I just bought a 06 ultra classic that I got a real good deal on. I'm looking to make a bagger out of it. (looking for ideals) I want to lower it as low as possible. I know they make kits and shocks that will get it down 1" to 3". I'm looking maybe to go even lower. Has anyone out there ever tried this and if so what parts did you change (shocks, kits, swing arms, tires and wheels etc) and where did you get them and if you ran into any problems (before or after installing). All suggestion and ideals welcome. Thanks
Tourer
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From: South Carolina
Did it come without the bags?
I'm confused.
Sorry, couldn't resist.... good luck with your mods.
Road Warrior
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What the heck you think an Ultra Classic is?? It's known as a bagger...
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Buying the motorcycle was a bad idea.
He bought the ideal motorcycle.
Idea - a thought, plan, or suggestion about what to do.
Ideal - exactly right for a particular purpose, situation, or person.
Now let's use them in a sentence...
Buying the motorcycle was a bad idea.
He bought the ideal motorcycle.
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......... well, if it get's too low ya might scrape the bottoms of those lidded, plastic box things that are often on the backends of Ultras
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maybe that's why he got it cheap , no bags
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I have an 06, I bought the LA Choppers lowering blocks. It drops the shocks 1" without changing the angle of the shocks so the ride quality doesn't suffer. One thing you need to keep in mind is that the wiring harness for the signals and taillights runs on the top unde the fender, If you go to low you can rub the tire against the wire and have some issues.
HD had the Street glide shocks that are 1" lower, and there are many aftermarket companies that have lowered shocks. (progressive comes to mind)
I have a Tour pak quick detach hardware kit for mine and I removed the saddlebag rails changed out the big lolly pop rear signals, mounted my plate below the taillight, added fillers between the bags and fenders.When running without the trunk, I put on a low profile seat. These kind of mods will point you in the direction (looks wise) that you are going for. A slimmer front wheel and shorty windshield will also add to a sleeker look.
Welcome to the forum, you will learn a lot here, but you will take some harassing as well (as you can see by some of the posts)
HD had the Street glide shocks that are 1" lower, and there are many aftermarket companies that have lowered shocks. (progressive comes to mind)
I have a Tour pak quick detach hardware kit for mine and I removed the saddlebag rails changed out the big lolly pop rear signals, mounted my plate below the taillight, added fillers between the bags and fenders.When running without the trunk, I put on a low profile seat. These kind of mods will point you in the direction (looks wise) that you are going for. A slimmer front wheel and shorty windshield will also add to a sleeker look.
Welcome to the forum, you will learn a lot here, but you will take some harassing as well (as you can see by some of the posts)
Last edited by steelerdude1; Oct 7, 2013 at 06:14 PM.