I started a thread about doing some 2 under fork tubes a while back...But that thread went so off topic (My fault) I figgered to to start a freshy!!

So I have some photos that kinda show what each fork mod does to the stance and ride height of our beloved FXST bikes with the wideglider fork.

First off...I'm creepy and neverr liked the Chopperesque stance of the stock fork. I thought it was spindly looking and flexed way to much in the corners.

Heres my Train early in my ownership at stock fork height during the chromed out "Glam Years" it was hot...For a minute:


That whole look wasnt working for me and I headed a new direction which included lowering the front end and going with an 18" rear wheel.

So heres the bike with the progressive 2" lowering kit it was oh so close but I knew it needed just a shade more:



Over this past weekend I pulled the front end back apart and installed a set of 2 under fork tubes and experimented around with the overall ride height. Took me 3 tries and 8 hours to get it where I thought it felt and looked acceptable. Fine line between feel and look with this mod as my first combo was 2 under tubes and 1" worth of progressive kit. Yikes it looked the same. Second try was Next attempt was using the full 2" drop plus the shorty tubes. Frame still wasnt level. What the hell? My bike is stuck in Chopper mode for life or what!!

Final attempt. Removed some of the PVC spacer....Almost flat across the bottom of the frame. Handles killer. Like it feels like a sportster good. Front end is smooth and good. No bottoming. No more high speed flexi-flyer stuff. I used 20WT. I cant go much lower if any at this point as the cable on my foot clutch will hit the front fender. I honestly think to get the very most of the lowered front end look on these bikes a guy needs to do a 23" front wheel....I kind like my fender so the 23" no fender look isnt on my agenda for now. I highly reccomend the shorty tubes to anyone who really likes to hammer their bike through the twisties. Its night and day better. BTW this is another low buck mod (My forte!) The 2 under tubes were $135.00 shipped and came with new seals and everything. My progressive kit was only $85.00. I did add a set of Billet dust boot covers which I had PC'ed. I bought em' used off E-Bay for $10.00 and paid another $10.00 to get them PC'ed. If it isnt in the motor I do all my own work so labour? Nada!!

Final result:



And a straight up comparo shot.
Before:


After:


For those of yens without the derned foot clutch cable blocking any more slammage? You guys could go another half inch lower....Man it rides better. Subtle change...Good change!