Lowering a 2014 SGS
#21
11-08-2013, 09:30 PM
No I haven't "seen" them because I won't run that junk on my bike so I won't have to take that risk. But its your bike and your life, so you have the choice of what you want to do. Myself, I would not recommend them to anyone. Unless its for a purely show bike you want to drop down low.
#22
11-09-2013, 08:15 AM
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I'd be willing to bet it's the later. Too many folks here just regurgitate what they read as fact...Good to know on the coil overs. I have a buddy that just got a special and needs to lower it...
#23
11-09-2013, 08:26 AM
I am amazed at the amount of peeps that buy a bike, the wrong one for them, and then heavily modify just to be able to touch tip toe at a stop light. I see these peeps out on the road every weekend. If memory serves me correctly, after 35 years, that was one of the first things I was taught in drivers ed, get a bike that allows both feet to be firmly planted on the ground at a stop. I am not in that position, and don't know what I would do if I had a 26" inseam, not sure that I wouldn't be doing the same, but it still amazes me none the less.
I know I have had dirt bikes that didn't allow the luxury of both feet on the ground, and I sure as hell wouldn't have ridden one on the street. It was challenging enough at the track or out in the boonies to make me very uncomfortable.
Some of these peeps may had been wiser to stick with the softail heritage and put fairings and hard bags on them.
I know I have had dirt bikes that didn't allow the luxury of both feet on the ground, and I sure as hell wouldn't have ridden one on the street. It was challenging enough at the track or out in the boonies to make me very uncomfortable.
Some of these peeps may had been wiser to stick with the softail heritage and put fairings and hard bags on them.
Last edited by VTL nut; 11-09-2013 at 08:29 AM.
#24
11-09-2013, 08:55 AM
I just received an email back from LA Choppers confirming again that their lowering blocks will not work with the SGS because of the premium hand adjustable rear shocks. They will however work on the base 14 SG.
Safetyman - you hit the nail right on the head. If I switch out the hand adjustable shocks with the air shocks I can then add the lowering blocks.
Now I just have to decide if removing the Premium shocks makes sense. FML!
#25
11-09-2013, 09:05 AM
I am amazed at the amount of peeps that buy a bike, the wrong one for them, and then heavily modify just to be able to touch tip toe at a stop light. I see these peeps out on the road every weekend. If memory serves me correctly, after 35 years, that was one of the first things I was taught in drivers ed, get a bike that allows both feet to be firmly planted on the ground at a stop. I am not in that position, and don't know what I would do if I had a 26" inseam, not sure that I wouldn't be doing the same, but it still amazes me none the less.
I know I have had dirt bikes that didn't allow the luxury of both feet on the ground, and I sure as hell wouldn't have ridden one on the street. It was challenging enough at the track or out in the boonies to make me very uncomfortable.
Some of these peeps may had been wiser to stick with the softail heritage and put fairings and hard bags on them.
I know I have had dirt bikes that didn't allow the luxury of both feet on the ground, and I sure as hell wouldn't have ridden one on the street. It was challenging enough at the track or out in the boonies to make me very uncomfortable.
Some of these peeps may had been wiser to stick with the softail heritage and put fairings and hard bags on them.
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11-09-2013, 09:25 AM
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I am amazed at the amount of peeps that buy a bike, the wrong one for them, and then heavily modify just to be able to touch tip toe at a stop light. I see these peeps out on the road every weekend. If memory serves me correctly, after 35 years, that was one of the first things I was taught in drivers ed, get a bike that allows both feet to be firmly planted on the ground at a stop. I am not in that position, and don't know what I would do if I had a 26" inseam, not sure that I wouldn't be doing the same, but it still amazes me none the less.
I know I have had dirt bikes that didn't allow the luxury of both feet on the ground, and I sure as hell wouldn't have ridden one on the street. It was challenging enough at the track or out in the boonies to make me very uncomfortable.
Some of these peeps may had been wiser to stick with the softail heritage and put fairings and hard bags on them.
I know I have had dirt bikes that didn't allow the luxury of both feet on the ground, and I sure as hell wouldn't have ridden one on the street. It was challenging enough at the track or out in the boonies to make me very uncomfortable.
Some of these peeps may had been wiser to stick with the softail heritage and put fairings and hard bags on them.
However, one can do what one wants to ones property as what fatdaddy says.
#27
11-09-2013, 10:32 AM
2012 FLHTC with RCXhaust, No CAT, Stage 1 air filter, PV with dialed in tune, Lots of bolt on flames, bullet led lighting, Custom Dynamics lighting control, MoCo security system added, Agitator Contrast chrome wheels, lots of MoCo trinkets, and still spending.
It is illegal to remove the catalytic converter, I guarantee the MOCO doesn't put it in there out of the kindness of their heart.
RCXhaust reads "For offroad use only", as does the Stage 1 intake.
What I've changed on my wife's bike isn't illegal, it's just to make her more comfortable. The illegal stuff comes later. She is 5'2", and has more miles under her belt than most men I know. She has riden an old loudass 883 on a 700 mile day starting at 43° and ending at 29°. She rode a Deluxe to death.
When she decided that with a few mods, she could be on a touring chasis, I fully supported her.
She has been on the back with me since 1985. 10 years ago she decided she wanted to ride her own. She is a grown woman, and can make her own decisions.
Don't criticize my wife, unless you know her.
#28
11-09-2013, 11:24 AM
#29
11-09-2013, 11:25 AM
Why would a fella do all that to a perfectly good motorcycle?
It is illegal to remove the catalytic converter, I guarantee the MOCO doesn't put it in there out of the kindness of their heart.
RCXhaust reads "For offroad use only", as does the Stage 1 intake.
What I've changed on my wife's bike isn't illegal, it's just to make her more comfortable. The illegal stuff comes later. She is 5'2", and has more miles under her belt than most men I know. She has riden an old loudass 883 on a 700 mile day starting at 43° and ending at 29°. She rode a Deluxe to death.
When she decided that with a few mods, she could be on a touring chasis, I fully supported her.
She has been on the back with me since 1985. 10 years ago she decided she wanted to ride her own. She is a grown woman, and can make her own decisions.
Don't criticize my wife, unless you know her.
It is illegal to remove the catalytic converter, I guarantee the MOCO doesn't put it in there out of the kindness of their heart.
RCXhaust reads "For offroad use only", as does the Stage 1 intake.
What I've changed on my wife's bike isn't illegal, it's just to make her more comfortable. The illegal stuff comes later. She is 5'2", and has more miles under her belt than most men I know. She has riden an old loudass 883 on a 700 mile day starting at 43° and ending at 29°. She rode a Deluxe to death.
When she decided that with a few mods, she could be on a touring chasis, I fully supported her.
She has been on the back with me since 1985. 10 years ago she decided she wanted to ride her own. She is a grown woman, and can make her own decisions.
Don't criticize my wife, unless you know her.
Last edited by VTL nut; 11-09-2013 at 11:39 AM.
#30
11-09-2013, 12:56 PM
I think it's great that your wife wants to ride her own bike. If you want to help her out with the ride height try lowering the front 1-1.5 in you won't believe the difference that will make .if she needs a little more than get some lowering shocks for the rear. I'm not sure about the seat you have but mean city cycles can modify your stock seat and it will help quite a bit. Now if all else fails than just put that petite wife of yours to the curb and get an amazon woman.just kidding,I'm sure you will figure it out. Good Luck