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Sportster lowering kit

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Jammer, Aug 30, 2010.

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  1. Jammer

    Jammer New Member

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    I've got an 04 Sporty custom and the lowering kits that are sold for most sportsters are listed for XL's. In what little info I can find it sounds like it'll drop the XL by a bit but not much for a custom. It sounded like the custom was already pretty low and not much to gain from there. I'm not wanting a hardtail so I was looking at the lower shock kits. Any thoughts?
    Jammer, Aug 30, 2010
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    the lowering shocks work.........i have an extra set...............
    chucktx, Aug 30, 2010
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    Are you vertically challenged like I am??? Doesn't your shocks have the ability to adjust the height of them???
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    if you lower the shocks to the lowest point you take the risk of bottoming out , like if you ride two up , The lower shocks them selfs are better
    cowboy, Aug 30, 2010
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  6. Jammer

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    I'm 6' and 175, so its not a problem of reaching the ground and I'm not too worried about bottoming out as I mostly ride single. I just like to sit low, I even set my chair at the computer as low as it goes. I've adjusted my stock shocks as low as they go and would like to drop it more if I can.Say Chucktx, have you thought about selling the extra set?
    Jammer, Aug 31, 2010
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    jammer I know chucktx is getting ready for a road trip the first week of Sept ,just not sure when he's pulling out ,
    cowboy, Aug 31, 2010
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    yes, willing to part with them.........leaving in the morning. i will get pics and post them when i get back..............will be gone a week..............................................................................................................................................................................or so!!!!!!!!:D
    chucktx, Aug 31, 2010
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    Sounds good, I'll look for them when you get back. Enjoy your ride, be safe.
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    don't forget the camera and how to use it...

    Sideways is the only ways
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    LOMA:eek:
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    Johhny, The adjust ment on the rear shock isn't for changing the height, it's a spring preload adjustment. Setting it looser makes the ride softer, bottoms out more and can get squirrelly in the corners.
    A shorter shock will lower the bike and you can set the preload to keep the bike handling right.
    fxdxriderleo, Sep 8, 2010
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  13. Jammer

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    You wouldn't have any pic's of the shorter shocks would you ChuckTX?
    Jammer, Sep 14, 2010
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    i will post them tomorrow........thanks for jogging my memory............my brain is still at the races i guess.........:)
    chucktx, Sep 14, 2010
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    That's fine, sounds like you had a good time on your trip. I know what it's like coming back, I tend to forget where I worked at :rolleyes: Was getting ready to go to the Outer Banks NC and was even thinking about renting a bigger bike out there. It'll give me a chance to try out a big twin and also I've wanted to ride along the coast. Can't wait.
    Jammer, Sep 15, 2010
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    ok, i thought i took a pic of the shocks.....i guess the battery died....anyway, ol.lady brought me one this evening and i will get a pic in the am and post it then....
    chucktx, Sep 15, 2010
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    I know, but for me I notice that when I have mine set to its softest point, it is a little easier for me to reach the ground. :D
    JohnnyBiker, Sep 15, 2010
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    Only because you're compressing the shocks more when you sit on it at the softest setting....it'll bottom out quicker and easier at that setting too.
    Lucifer, Sep 16, 2010
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    here are a couple of pics............unloaded the shocks are 11 inches center to center....they are progressive shocks......

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    chucktx, Sep 16, 2010
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  20. Jammer

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    Say Chuck, how much would you want for those?
    Jammer, Sep 16, 2010
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    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    how does $50.00 plus actual freight/postage sound?
    chucktx, Sep 16, 2010
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