Lowering for looks or leg clearance? If for legs you should be looking for a new seat or have yours modified by MCC.

 

I didnt do anything to the jiffy stand.You dont have to park it slammed all the time. I also use a center stand most of the time from wheeldock so it is easier for my wife to get on/off the bike

 

You might also consider lowering the front 1" and a lower seat to help preserve the ride.

 

What about the Yaffe Platinum air? Any one use it?

Tim

 

Second this. I have had lowering blocks on 14 SG and 15 SGS. Both styles of shocks rubbed bags. Cornering is compromised when going below SG stock height.

I have SG shocks on my Limited and seat makes all the difference. You could learn to tiptoe or shift from one side to other. Not necessary to flat foot to control bike at stop.

 

Being flatfooted helps when backing up, going/stopping on hills and slow maneuvers

 

My 2014 FLHTP has the lowering blocks installed. The first owner put the lowering blocks on.

I'm sure that the FLHTP is higher, suspension-wise, than the FLHX, so maybe that is why the shocks and suspension do not rub anything (bags, frame, etc.) with the lowering blocks installed.

With the Police spring solo seat (which is higher than most stock seats), I can stand flat-footed on one side. Both feet down requires a ball-of-the-feet touch, almost heel-down, flat-footed. My inseam is 31"

Ride Safe.

 

THIS is exactly why I want the air ride, being short I need that extra leverage especially when backing up

 

Well, I have a 29" inseam and thought the same, but riding about 20k miles per year the last few years on touring bikes I have gained confidence and technique for backing up. Hills don't require two flat feet and slow maneuvers don't require any feet. My .02

 

maybe not slow maneuvers but being stop a on steep hill with tip toes is a little nerve racking and i have same inseam. My 02