[torqu]

I'm using a lowering kit with mine. I've got an aftermarket fender, so I'm not sure how to compare it.

 

[Rob L]

I'm using a lowering kit with mine. I've got an aftermarket fender, so I'm not sure how to compare it.

How much clearance do you have or think you may have with that fender? Is it ridable if there's no air? Like I said I'm worried about a possible failure on the road. I want to be able to at least ride it out of harms way sorta speak and not damage the fender or tire

 

[torqu]

Never tried to ride it aired out. My swing arm almost touches the frame.

 

[twistedcherokee]

All you can do is put it on & try it without air. My Gabreils rub with 140/90/16's but not a 150/80/16 or the stock tire. I would say with a stock tire you won't rub.

Toby

 

[Uncleford]

rlaf75 - I do not use a lower block. My shocks (Monroe) when aired all the way down do not rub.

 

[Rob L]

rlaf75 - I do not use a lower block. My shocks (Monroe) when aired all the way down do not rub.

Yeah mine dont either which is definitely a good thing in case there's an issue on the road you'd still be abled to ride the bike. I'm curious about the lowering blocks because when it's fully aired up I feel like I'm in a 82 camaro that someone jacked the ass end up with the air shocks.

 

[torqu]

Exactly. That's why I threw on the lowering kit.

 

[RichieRich]

Exactly. That's why I threw on the lowering kit.

And this is why I don't use the Monroe's. What are they like 14" Extended? Id never be able to get a foot down at a light.

 

[torqu]

It's like having a jacked up 4×4 in the rear.

 

[RichieRich]

It's like having a jacked up 4×4 in the rear.

Or a Hotrod corvette

 

[Ron R]

Wow, long thread.
Anyhow I think I am going to try this on my 98 Glide.

Also I lowered the front end 2" with progressve springs.
If I do the air in back will my stock kick stand work?
Don't want to be the one to have all the air leak out and wake up in the am with my bike playing dead in the garage.

 

[Rob L]

Long thread yes but you'll find all the info (do's and donts) you'll need to do this mod. If yours is already lowered in the front I would say yes you should get a shorter kick stand because my 09 with stock height front end stands almost straight up when completely aired down with the stock kick stand.

 

[Ron R]

Thanks!

 

[faststan]

You could also park the front end on a 6" piece of 2x4.

 

[dhays00]

What are some honest opinions as far as ride quality vs the stock set up? There is a lot of talk in the thread about 2 up and singles that are 300+. I want to hear from the smaller guys 180-200 how does it ride solo vs stock?



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[lostboy792]

Even solo at that weight you will see a nice improvement in quality. I have had this set up since last winter and logged an easy 5000 miles solo and weight 175. What is nice you can adjust on the fly if you hit some really bad roads

 

[Q-Hog]

Great ride for me. I have monotubes up front though. I'm 225.


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[ScreamingSkulls]

So when I did my setup I ended up having to bash in the side of my pipes because the lower shock mounting bolt would hit them. It wasnt a big deal as they were gutted stock pipes with thunder city baffles however Ive come into some money and would like to replace all pipes...heads to slip ons and I cant dare think about bashing/denting side of new pipes in. Anyone have any suggestions? limiting straps? Would that stop the shocks from performing? With the wife and I on I go to 120-125psi.

 

[dhays00]

I just installed my Monroes purchased from JR Designed. My lower shocks don't hit but my Big Louies are predented. What does hit when max aired out is the axel nut. Maybe your shock bolts are to long?

 

[OneSlickGlide]

My axel nut/shock eyelet hits the exhaust when the shocks are fully extended.