Looking to lower my *** end 2" any do's or don"ts??? Parts recommendations??

 

Sure, buy an air ride if you've got upwards of a grand to spend on it.

Seriously, you won't get much advice unless you give more info than that. What's the budget, do you 2-up or solo, does comfort matter or just looks.

Once you decide how much to spend, hit the "search this forum" button and start reading. I've been kicking it around also and there's so much info it will make your eyes bleed.

Good luck, ride safe and welcome aboard.

-Cheers

 

I have heard a lowering kit may stiffin my ride but thats okay..I mainly ride solo and budget is around under a hundred and a half...Btw.. I have another membership on here but got click happy and added a facebook gig by mistake..

 

Haven't done it myself, but for $100 you're probably looking at bolts.

Couple varieties: Need to press the shocks to change or Don't need to press the shocks to change.

Harley lowering bolts will only drop you up to an inch, but most aftermarkets will drop you up to 2".

A member named Kiwiduece did a good thread on it and he used $20 ebay bolts.

 

Lowering bolts and if you dont have a press you can use a ratchet strap. Make sure your rear tailight is gone if you have a stk rear fender or you will bottom out. You can buy a spanner wrench from hd to adjust the pre-load(softness and stiffness).

 

Just dropped mine 2" with $40 lowering studs and it is stiff. If you know anyone that has one dropped 2" i would take it for a spin because riding solo is a bitch, 2 up isnt as bad because there is more weight to help compress whats left of your shock. I love the look but will be going to air-ride this coming winter.

 

I used the $20 ebay bolts to drop mine 2". Easy to do with an arbor press. Only a little harder with an improvised press. Ride is definately stiffer than stock but to my bony *** not unbearable.

 

i got my bolts for under $20 on ebay!! not to hard a job!!
here is a step by step of how to do it!!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...nty-bucks.html

 

I used Kiwi's step by step when i did mine and it was spot on, Thanks Kiwi

 

I threw the lowering bolts in mine for now until I can afford the air ride. BUT think twice. whether you want to sacrifice comfort for looks. At 25 years old...im sacrificing every bit of comfort for looks ahhhahah