lowering blocks 2006 wide glide
#11
05-27-2010 | 02:56 PM
Got my blocks today from tamarack. Only took a couple days. Unfortunately my bike is at the dealer getting 10K service, inspection done, and new rubber on the front. I hope this puts my feet on the pegs comfortably, if not I am gonna have to send the seat out to mean city.
#13
05-27-2010 | 09:05 PM
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Got my blocks today from tamarack. Only took a couple days. Unfortunately my bike is at the dealer getting 10K service, inspection done, and new rubber on the front. I hope this puts my feet on the pegs comfortably, if not I am gonna have to send the seat out to mean city.
#14
05-27-2010 | 09:22 PM
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I had good luck with the tamarack blocks. The only reason I changed was the two up riding I do. I could set the shocks on 5 and it was fine two up, but was just too stiff when I was alone. And I got tired of having to get the wrench every time when I wanted to go solo. Bottom line, they do what they are supposed to do.
#16
05-28-2010 | 12:49 AM
Oh, I have a reach seat for sale.......
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03-20-2012 | 05:18 PM
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Haha, just ran into this threat from a while back.
I retract my previous statement. I do not like the blocks. Started riding 2-up more and started bottoming out the shocks.
I did LOVE the look, but gotta be able to ride the thing.
I retract my previous statement. I do not like the blocks. Started riding 2-up more and started bottoming out the shocks.
I did LOVE the look, but gotta be able to ride the thing.
Vics, i'm 100% happy w/ the lowering blocks. I used 1.75" lowering blocks from Tamarack
http://www.tamarackmw.com/
And yes they are billet aluminum.
Also, i just did a 3" tank lift from jackle over the weekend, and the combo of the dropped rear and lifted tank showing off the twins is amazing. It looks badass! I'll be posting a write-up for the tank lift when i get some more time.
Some things to keep in mind w/ the lowering blocks:
* rider(s) weight - i've never bottomed out, but i have the shocks set to 4 (5 being stiffest) and when 2up we're only 330.
* pegs & exhaust will be lowering so keep that in mind when leaning. I've scrapped the bottom of the exhaust a few times... not a big deal
Plus, i think the bike handles better w/ the rear dropped, IMO!
Good luck.
http://www.tamarackmw.com/
And yes they are billet aluminum.
Also, i just did a 3" tank lift from jackle over the weekend, and the combo of the dropped rear and lifted tank showing off the twins is amazing. It looks badass! I'll be posting a write-up for the tank lift when i get some more time.
Some things to keep in mind w/ the lowering blocks:
* rider(s) weight - i've never bottomed out, but i have the shocks set to 4 (5 being stiffest) and when 2up we're only 330.
* pegs & exhaust will be lowering so keep that in mind when leaning. I've scrapped the bottom of the exhaust a few times... not a big deal
Plus, i think the bike handles better w/ the rear dropped, IMO!
Good luck.
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