How much of a difference in lean angle does lowering a night train by 1" make?

 

1"? Hardley anything to worry about. No, you won't need a new kickstand. I've lowered mine 2.5" all around...I need to shorten my kickstand.

 

Do it nothing better then a slammed train! I got 2 inches down on mine haven't scraped yet.

Hey T Rob -- whats the name of that kick stand you got? is it just as comfortable kickin it down as the stock one or would I get a cramp in my leg? Looks way cool!

 

I got it from Arlen Ness. To put it up, I just use my foot. But, to put it down, I ususally reach down and do it with my hand. To me, it's easier than trying to get my foot back there. LOL I don't mind reaching down at all...no biggie to me.

 

1 inch? You better slam that thing or we'll have to issue you a shiny new neck punch!!!

 

I dont want to lower mine because i scrap in the corners so often at stock ride height...

Jesus guys lean them Trains OVER! woo!

lol! SometimesI have to remind myself "dont hang your knee out... its a Harley..."

 

My Springer lowers an inch when I sit on it. You won't have any issues.

HD has anticipated you might want to lower your bike and has determined that a one inch lowering will not negatively affect handling. That's the story behind their lowering kits and shocks in the catalog.

However, a lot of people, to include myself, will testify that you can go a lot lower and still be ok on the lean angle. I've got 2.5" or so on my Springer and I scrape RARELY - when I really lean over with 2-up riding. Riding solo I haven't scraped anything.

Bottom line: You are fine going down one inch.

 

The reason I ask is my bike is already lowered an inch and I seem to scrape everywhere. I have be riding very timidly an still scrape. I cant make turns from a traffic light and stay in the inside lane without scraping I have to drift to the center lane. I was hoping maybe raising it back to stock height would make a measurable improvement, but after the replies It doesn't seem that it would make much of a difference. I love the way they look lowered but I also love to RIDE my bikes.

 

Theres no life like low life

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T_rob thanks those kick stands look real cool! I'll check it out

1Bad--- Ouch a neck punch lol