Harley Davidson Forums

Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Lower the 09 or go back to an 08

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #11  
Old 08-23-2009, 08:23 PM
UltraKla$$ic's Avatar
UltraKla$$ic
UltraKla$$ic is offline
Ultimate HDF Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Po-Dunk Looziana
Posts: 8,294
Likes: 0
Received 33 Likes on 13 Posts
Default
Have you dropped it yet? C'mon, tell us the truth!
 
Reply Like
  #12  
Old 08-23-2009, 08:37 PM
sonar_chris's Avatar
sonar_chris
sonar_chris is offline
Outstanding HDF Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: San Diego
Posts: 2,780
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
Default
How low would you need to go? If its an inch or so, get some Progressive shocks that are an inch shorter and they will give you a better ride than the stock SG shocks. Plus they are easier to adjust the preload on with just turning them as opposed to using an air pump. One less thing to pack.
 
Reply Like
  #13  
Old 08-23-2009, 08:56 PM
itsaw0rkinpr0gre$$'s Avatar
itsaw0rkinpr0gre$$
itsaw0rkinpr0gre$$ is offline
"Seeker of Freedom"
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Kansas City Area
Posts: 1,093
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default
I would look into the fatbaggers dropseat conversion before going back to the 08 or reducing the suspension travel it that is important to you.

 
Reply Like
  #14  
Old 08-23-2009, 08:56 PM
Garemlin's Avatar
Garemlin
Garemlin is offline
Ultimate HDF Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Delaware
Posts: 8,558
Received 11 Likes on 8 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by UltraKla$$ic
Have you dropped it yet? C'mon, tell us the truth!
Actually no. And I don't want to either. She is still purdy as the day I brought her home.

sonar_chris: I need a good inch to inch and a half (yeah that is what she said) to get me flat footed in all conditions with any kind of boots.

rsavage: Thanks for the feedback on that. Seems like you are one of the few that doesn't mind the lower ride. Maybe I need to go take an 09 Street Glide out to see how bad it really is. Most people I have heard talk say the 09 is worse than the 08 and earlier SG's.
 
Reply Like
  #15  
Old 08-23-2009, 08:58 PM
Hammer107's Avatar
Hammer107
Hammer107 is offline
Road Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 973
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Or you could just put an air ride on it.

There's always that option.

 
Reply Like
  #16  
Old 08-23-2009, 09:05 PM
envexed's Avatar
envexed
envexed is offline
Cruiser
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Originally Posted by Hammer107
Or you could just put an air ride on it.

There's always that option.

I'm considering a Limited and have the same issue.

Does the air ride system only lower the bike at stop and rise as you ride?
Do you have a link to the best system?

Thanks
 
Reply Like
  #17  
Old 08-23-2009, 09:05 PM
UltraKla$$ic's Avatar
UltraKla$$ic
UltraKla$$ic is offline
Ultimate HDF Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Po-Dunk Looziana
Posts: 8,294
Likes: 0
Received 33 Likes on 13 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Hammer107
Or you could just put an air ride on it.

There's always that option.


LMAO!!!! Hello? Can you hear me now?
 
Reply Like
  #18  
Old 08-23-2009, 09:09 PM
Garemlin's Avatar
Garemlin
Garemlin is offline
Ultimate HDF Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Delaware
Posts: 8,558
Received 11 Likes on 8 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Hammer107
Or you could just put an air ride on it.

There's always that option.


Yes I heard you. Not going that route. A friend of mine had one installed on his SE Ultra to the tune of $1200. Well while out of a ride about 200 miles from home something in the system took a dump and he was riding home with no air in the shocks the whole way. Not a very good ride.
 
Reply Like
  #19  
Old 08-23-2009, 09:09 PM
JayStronghawk's Avatar
JayStronghawk
JayStronghawk is offline
Ultimate HDF Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Lake City, Florida (Native)
Posts: 9,255
Received 280 Likes on 215 Posts
Default
One reason bought the Leftover 08 EGS was 5K less than the 09 SG was I am 5 8" as well with a 28" inseam tippy toeing 1200 lbs ( Bike Wife and me ) nit my idea of fun.. Is true can go the Arnott Air Slammer but they sure ain't no couple of bucks quite expensive..
 
Reply Like
  #20  
Old 08-23-2009, 09:17 PM
Hammer107's Avatar
Hammer107
Hammer107 is offline
Road Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 973
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by JayStronghawk
One reason bought the Leftover 08 EGS was 5K less than the 09 SG was I am 5 8" as well with a 28" inseam tippy toeing 1200 lbs ( Bike Wife and me ) nit my idea of fun.. Is true can go the Arnott Air Slammer but they sure ain't no couple of bucks quite expensive..
Cheaper than going back to an 08 for sure.
 
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Lower the 09 or go back to an 08


Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:42 PM.


Top

© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands

Follow Us        


When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.