Looking to lower my bike. I just bought it, once i am lowering it, it there a substantial improvement in handling using the new progressive shocks versus the lowering kit. I know i just changed the shocks on my sporty and there was a huge improvement. Any insight is appreciated. thanks Ted

 

the ride is better for sure, I just got a set but snow here so it will be awhile till I get the chance to try it. Go with the shocks, unless the funds arent there

 

Spend the money buy new shocks.

 

shorter tires too can lower about inch

 

Get some used Deluxe or screaming eagle Fatboy shocks if you are on a budget. They lower the rear one inch. Just enough to make the bike look good yet not ruin the ride. I got a pair for $70 with only 300 miles on them. They are a gas filled quality shock, $300 new from HD.

My sig pic does not have the shocks installed...

 

If you can afford it go with the Progressive 422 , a much better shock than the stock HDs. IMO my ride and handling are improved with them. Phatperformance has them for about $ 370.00

 

just lowered my 05 fatboy 1 inch yesterday with the lowering kit from harley. it looks really good,but have not rode it yet due to weather.... if it dont feel right i will go back to stock.thats why i didnt spend the big bucks.... good luck to you no matter which way you choose.........kerry

 

I put on the 422's also much better

 

do you have the part #'s for these shocks?

 

Forget the lowering kit, and do it right by using the harley low profile shocks or the progressive. Either way you cant go wrong, i got about a 2" drop at rear with harley low profile. I believe you can get lower with the progressive, they have more room for adjustment. As far as handling, the fatboy never has and never will be known as a great handling bike. To big and bulky, i should know, I own a 04 fatty. From what i hear the dyna is the best handling bike, and this probably has a lot to do with the size of the front wheel. Buy the way, never go the cheap route ( i.e. lowering kit) on your own bike. Do it right, theres always a price to pay. If money is an issue, just wait till you have enough. Thats my motto. good luck