Softail lowering kit.........pros and cons
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#12
There are cons? LOL.
http://www.softailloweringkit.com/
LOve my kit...didn't cost me an arm and a leg either, like some other options...
http://www.softailloweringkit.com/
LOve my kit...didn't cost me an arm and a leg either, like some other options...
Last edited by FLYING_BURRITO_BROTHER; 07-02-2013 at 04:17 PM.
#13
My train has the lowering bolts on it (don't know which company, it came on the bike). It's lowered about 2" and I looooooove the look of it. However, I feel every single bump on the road. And it practically ruined my V&H Sideshots...had to go with big radius 2-2 cause they finish higher on the frame. Honestly going to adjust it soon to 1.25-1.5" for comfort.
It really comes down to what you want. The bolt kits are a great, easy way to lower the ride at low cost. If you want the best of everything, the shotgun or progressive air-ride is your best bet.
$100 for ease of install and good looks
$1500 for good looks and great ride
It really comes down to what you want. The bolt kits are a great, easy way to lower the ride at low cost. If you want the best of everything, the shotgun or progressive air-ride is your best bet.
$100 for ease of install and good looks
$1500 for good looks and great ride
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#16
Are the split collars on that kit steel/aluminum? I just can't see it too well with their images. And how long have you been running that kit?
There are cons? LOL.
http://www.softailloweringkit.com/
LOve my kit...didn't cost me an arm and a leg either, like some other options...
http://www.softailloweringkit.com/
LOve my kit...didn't cost me an arm and a leg either, like some other options...
#17
I've been running them since November of 2012.
#18
The collars are steel and are very stout. The new barrel nut and cup washers that come in the kit are steel as well.
#19
I got mine for $115 on Ebay. The guy asking $399 for them on Ebay is nuts.
The only suggestion I have is keep your eye on Ebay and snag anything in the $150 range, if that fits your budget. I see a pair went for $165 recently.
Maybe even use one of the search engines that will search all of craigslist. (Not just the one in your area).
#20
Thanks! I dont know what lowering kit is on the bike currently, hence I have no clue how to adjust it. Been looking at replacement options.