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front lowering 2 Years, 1 Month ago  
mates, anyone got the front end lowered ? i am keen to hear your views, pics always appreciated if any. i think it would look wild with the front end lowered few inches (rear is already lowered here).


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Re:front lowering 2 Years, 1 Month ago  
Mo Mo.

The progressive spring lowers the front 1-1/2" - 2", depending on which spacer you use.

You can also rake the front. Lowers it a bit more.



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Re:front lowering 2 Years, 1 Month ago  
Mine has been lowered 2-1/4" in the front. The ride doesn't feel like it has changed any.
 
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Re:front lowering 2 Years, 1 Month ago  
TampaSVT wrote:
Mo Mo.

The progressive spring lowers the front 1-1/2" - 2", depending on which spacer you use.

You can also rake the front. Lowers it a bit more.



Rich


Dang... Everytime I see your bike I want it with beach bars!

I think Fireman922 posted this the other day http://www.midnight-lightning.com/FrontLowering.html
Once my shoulder will take it I'm going to give it a shot, looks pretty simple!
Tim
 
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Re:front lowering 2 Years, 1 Month ago  
hllywd wrote:

Dang... Everytime I see your bike I want it with beach bars!

Tim


You mean like this...

 
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Last Edit: 2010/04/10 21:08 By TampaSVT.
 

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Re:front lowering 2 Years, 1 Month ago  
TampaSVT wrote:
Mo Mo.

The progressive spring lowers the front 1-1/2" - 2", depending on which spacer you use.

You can also rake the front. Lowers it a bit more.



Rich


Rich,

which brand do you recommend???
 
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Re:front lowering 2 Years, 1 Month ago  
TampaSVT wrote:
hllywd wrote:

Dang... Everytime I see your bike I want it with beach bars!

Tim


You mean like this...



Yep... Exactly like that!
 
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Re:front lowering 2 Years, 1 Month ago  
or this
 
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Re:front lowering 2 Years, 1 Month ago  
Mo Mo wrote:
Rich,

which brand do you recommend???


Mo Mo:

I think this was the kit that I used. Around $100.00 +-.

Link to Ebay Auction


Rich
 
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Re:front lowering 2 Years, 1 Month ago  
Just lowered mine 2" using the progressive springs (118.00) wow what a great ride now
 
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