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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 02:06 PM
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Hi, is there a way to get my FLHTK about one inch lower ?
Can I just soften the air suspension ?
 
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Originally Posted by Zeus55
Hi, is there a way to get my FLHTK about one inch lower ?
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Can I just soften the air suspension ?
I got these for my 2011 Ultra. Helped with using a wider stance and added stability when two up when stopped.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...-03-5463509--1
 
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This is what I did to lower my bike 1 inch.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221156380745
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 04:35 PM
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letting air out won't lower it just makes it ride softer.mean city cycles can narrow and\or lower your stock seat about 100$,aftermarket seat 400$^,lowering blocks on stock shocks 100$ bottoming can be an issue, 12 inch factory street glide shocks(used ?$),or aftermarket shocks 400$^,aftermarkets will give the best ride and handling.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 05:26 PM
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I have the profile low shocks on the rear off my 13. My seat should be back Tuesday from MCC
 
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Originally Posted by Boomer1143
This is what I did to lower my bike 1 inch.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221156380745



Looks like you're still having a little trouble reaching the ground.
 
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Originally Posted by Zeus55
Hi, is there a way to get my FLHTK about one inch lower ? Can I just soften the air suspension ?
No, that won't make it any lower just softer.

I lowered my Limited with these two. It also improved handling, trading the overly cushy stock ride for a firmer, more controlled, sportier ride.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...-03-5468010--1

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...ridge-fork-kit
 
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I had MCC lower my seat and I put the profile low shocks on and just riding relaxed I found myself staring right into my fairing dash and had to straighter up to see over in tight spots and slow traffic.
 
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Thanks for the great tips...
I will work on it. I still have some time in front of me because its still snowing up here...
 
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