I bought my wife a new 09FXd but it needs lowered for her..

Is it better to lower just the back end an inch or both the front and back?

How difficult is it to lower the front end?


Ride safe....

 

Check out the burly slammer kits. all in one kit and they have instructions and a video on there website looks simple if you have tools. Link below http://www.burlybrand.com/slammer/index.html

 

i heard if you lower just the back you decrease the rake and handling i asked the same question what i gathered is you should do both and those burly kits look like great products

 

You can lower the rear an 1" or an 1.5", and not the front, without any major adverse effects. It would be best to also lower the front the maintain the intended geometry.

The easiest and cheapest way to lower the front is to slide the tubes up higher in the triple trees. You can get about an inch lower this way. Some think this creates an awkward look with the tubes protruding that high in the trees.

Another inexpensive alternative is Progressive new drop-in springs. Cost just over a hundred bucks and make for a pretty easy install.

 

bookmarked that link.. there's another 300 I gotta spend.

 

I know but ive seen a street bob with the kit and its 300 hundred im gonna have to spend to.

 

Won't pegs/parts touch down sooner?

 

the fxd has 12 5/8" shocks. to go down 1" best to go with a 12" shock. To go down further I would recommend a 11.6" shock... 11.6" shocks from works performance would be best in this situation so she could maintain comfort and not end up with a bike that rides like a school bus. They make their shocks for each individual rider and their weight and riding style. For the front the progressive drop in kit is nice and easy. Be aware that the front will be more stiff than current front end. You want to figure her weight into the equasion. If she is a light weight woman, she may be very unhappy with the stiffer front end and if you buy cheap shocks stiffer rear end too. A stiff low shock like the progressives may send her bouncing off the bike with too much rebound and too firm of a spring. Unless she is a heavier rider, you want to steer away from a burly kit or progressive rear suspension, unless ya'll just don't give a crap about comfort and ride quality.

 

Hey Teqsand I noticed you live in the desert, next sun. is the long beach mc swapmeet, you could give it a try. Alot of good deals. I got a pair of 412s 50.00, chrome rocker covers 80.00. Bought most of my parts from their.

 

Yes they will and also the kickstand has to be changed due to the lowering.