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Old 04-13-2017, 12:24 PM
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I don't regret it, I lowered front and back on my Deluxe but only went 1 inch, used Progressive 422's rear and their monotubes in front, I haven't had any problems, about 4k on them.
 
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Old 04-13-2017, 01:11 PM
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I just raised the rear 2 turns this morning from all the way lowered. I loved the look but them damn fishtail tips ain't cheap! I got tired of scraping them all over the place. Took it for a ride for half an hour and it didn't scrape like before, except going in and out my driveway. I'll be saving my pennies to buy air ride in the future.
 
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Old 04-13-2017, 01:45 PM
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I have air shocks on my so if I regret that it is lowered I just hit a button.
 
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Old 04-13-2017, 02:00 PM
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Shotgun Shock air ride fitted to my BO and I love it, and like said lower it for looks when parked, and raise it up to ride.
 
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Mine is lowered 1 1/2 inches front and back. It's not scraping the ground but it doesn't look like a dirt bike either. It rides and handles fine.
 
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Lowered Night Train. The ride is a little harsh. Midway between a rigid and the way it was. No handling problems, but you have to remember what you're riding.
 
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Originally Posted by HedleyLamarr
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I have a Shotgun Shock and I played with different heights after I installed it.
That was two years ago, and now I just leave it at stock height for maximum comfort and best handling - as intended.
 
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Old 04-13-2017, 07:09 PM
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Love mine lowered and still flat spotting/scrapping the rear brake pedal
 


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