finally gettin my 21/17 set up on my 09 road king. the front suspension is stock and my rear has the hd lowering shocks same as a streetglide i believe. trying to decide wether i should slam my wheels on right away or if i should have the front lowered an inch or two. i ride 2 up prolly 30% the time. any input would help guys thanks!

 

anybody?

 

I rode with mine for a little while but it was uncomfortable having that added height soon as I lowered the front end it was a pleasant return.

 

I just put 21/18 set up on my street glide Was gonna try to get away without lowering front end, but decided to do it while I was working on it and after a lot of research on the forum. I lowered it an inch, and think that it is perfect. It takes up the additional height that you will gain with a 21 over the stock 17. It looks better, and from what I understand it handles better since you are getting the bike closer to the stock geometry and keeping the frame level. For what it's worth, I would do it...

 

did you put the lowering kit in yourself? is it a tough job?

 

I put the Progressive spring lowering kit on myself up front and Arnott Air ride in the back not hard at all getting the forks closed up could be challenging but read up on how to do it.

 

suppose i better invest in a service manual

 

Lowered mine an inch to level it out after the 21 wheel install...just right

 

You definately want a service manual. Not too hard, can take some time, and make sure you don't rush it when putting the forks back together. If you aren't changing fork lowers, a progressive drop in kit is pretty simple.

 

Lower it to bring the front end down, the 21 front wheel will raise ride height.