I need some help..not looking for lowered versus non lowered opinions...I am lowering my bike..just want to here the pros/cons of the different scenarios. It has the stock bags. I am aware of the relocating brackets, I am aware of lower air shocks, I also have had people suggest putting on non air progressive 412's. That is what I am aware of for rear, the front I assume is just progresive set up, with shorter springs. Thanks in advance..I am having trouble with the search feature.

 

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I am currently running the Burley 1/2 lowering kit with no problem, this said as soon as I find a deal I am going to put on a set of progressive 440's 12 " shocks and remove the lowering kit

 

I used Progressive 440's one inch shorter on the rear with Progressive Springs set one inch lower in the front with a RaceTech Gold Valve.

I have an 03 classic as well....like the look, like the feel, like the ride, like the handling........watch the speed bumps.

 

iinstalled White Brothers rear lowering kit 60K miles ago and most of the miles are two-up, never a problem and it certainly helps m reach the ground.

 

I purchased TJ's Lowering Kit as it doesnt change the shock angle... tj-products.com
Have read in these forums that you do not benefit from the 440's in a 12" length, 12.5 or 13 is recommended.. which defeats the lowering. I would go with either a lowering kit or the progressive 412's at 12"

 

I have 11.5" 412's on the rear. I lowered the front 1" with progressive. It does not bottom or rub two up(200# & 115#)with luggage if you set preload high. It does ride a little rougher and handling is pretty much the same, but you will notice a little difference on tight corners. AND if you like corners, your boards will scrape a little sooner. If I did it over again I would probably keep the stock rear air and buy the adapter to drop the rear 1"(I may do that yet this winter). I think the difference in handling on tight corners may be the 1/2" difference between the back and front, the back being 1/2" lower.