I have a 2005 road king custom. I already have a 21 front wheel on it. What I am not sure about is how much to lower the front end? Should I lower it 1 or 2 inches? I know the rule is usually is to lower it 1 inch to give you the stock handling and height. But the RK custom come with a inch smaller rear shock from the factory. So its basically lowered a inch compared to the other rk's. This why I am not sure what to do?

 

Just lowered mine 1.5 in the front....... I've heard that 2" drop in front really sacrifices ride quality, but I'm not sure personally

 

Mines 2" front 1 rear. ... perfect for me.

 

I lowered mine 1" front and rear.

 

Hunter and Tee Bagger can you guys post a side shot of your bikes? Hunter what method did you use to drop your rear end?

 

I found some 11" shocks for the rear, fwiw I`m going to replace them with 11 1/2" Progressive 412`s. The 11`s are just too stiff. I used Progressive Monotubes with the 1" drop on the front.18" front 16" rear wheel.

 

Here's mine lowered 1" front and rear (CVO shocks), 21" and 16" stock rear wheel

 

I lowered my Street Glide 1 inch front and rear. I notice a wee bit stiffer ride but nothing uncomfortable. I handles better for me and my feet are squarely on the ground with my knees bent.

 

My bike already comes lowered 1 inch from the factory. Its uses a shorter shock than the other RK models. I am wondering if I lower it 2 inches in the front. That will make up the one inch for the 21' wheel and one inch for the lower rear end.

 

I went down 1.5 in the front and 1" in the back. I will be adding 11.5" shocks in the rear for that other .5" and a better ride than street glide air shocks.