Have you lowered your Dyna?
#1
09-21-2010, 07:47 AM
#2
09-21-2010, 07:57 AM
I dropped mine with 11.5 inch Progressive 440's. The effective drop at the bottom of the rear fender was about 2.5 inches. This affected the trail slightly, making the steering a little "loose" at very low speeds. I dropped the front 2 inches with the Progressive drop in lowering springs and it handles great. I am very satisfied with the results.
#4
09-21-2010, 08:02 AM
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I tried the lowering blocks for a few months; ending up taking them out...just didn't like the way the bike felt.
I've used the shorter shocks and springs on my previous dyna and was happy with the look and ride. I'll probably go that route again in the near future.
I have a set of blocks I'll sell ya' if interested. My bike's an '09 Street Bob...
I've used the shorter shocks and springs on my previous dyna and was happy with the look and ride. I'll probably go that route again in the near future.
I have a set of blocks I'll sell ya' if interested. My bike's an '09 Street Bob...
#5
09-21-2010, 08:13 AM
I tried the lowering blocks for a few months; ending up taking them out...just didn't like the way the bike felt.
I've used the shorter shocks and springs on my previous dyna and was happy with the look and ride. I'll probably go that route again in the near future.
I have a set of blocks I'll sell ya' if interested. My bike's an '09 Street Bob...
I've used the shorter shocks and springs on my previous dyna and was happy with the look and ride. I'll probably go that route again in the near future.
I have a set of blocks I'll sell ya' if interested. My bike's an '09 Street Bob...
how do lowering blocks work? And did you instal your own shocks/springs?
#6
09-21-2010, 08:23 AM
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The lowering blocks just change the angle of your rear shocks...moves the bottom mounting point back...causing them to "lay down" a bit creating the lowering affect.
Yep, wrenched on the shocks and springs myself. About a one-beer job, unless you like to stand back and admire your work...then it's two or more!
Yep, wrenched on the shocks and springs myself. About a one-beer job, unless you like to stand back and admire your work...then it's two or more!
#7
09-21-2010, 08:32 AM
The lowering blocks just change the angle of your rear shocks...moves the bottom mounting point back...causing them to "lay down" a bit creating the lowering affect.
Yep, wrenched on the shocks and springs myself. About a one-beer job, unless you like to stand back and admire your work...then it's two or more!
Yep, wrenched on the shocks and springs myself. About a one-beer job, unless you like to stand back and admire your work...then it's two or more!
Gotcha. But you didnt like the way it rode? What felt different?
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09-21-2010, 08:35 AM
#10
09-21-2010, 10:36 AM
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I dropped mine with 11.5 inch Progressive 440's. The effective drop at the bottom of the rear fender was about 2.5 inches. This affected the trail slightly, making the steering a little "loose" at very low speeds. I dropped the front 2 inches with the Progressive drop in lowering springs and it handles great. I am very satisfied with the results.
Are you sure the back fender dropped that far with those shocks? I read on here where guys were using 412 series 11 in. and only able to drop 3/4 in. Maybe it's because you dropped the front too?
Does your bike bottom out any? I don't want to drop the front, just the back...what kind of drop do you think I'll get. I have an '09 dyna. TIA.