Just followed your video and installed the shorter HD shock in my 2018 FLHC in less than an hour. The hardest part was getting to that set bolt on the rear of the shock. Thanks!
Good job I am 5’5” have the same bike for 3 weeks already thinking on shaving my foam seat by 1/2 inch and by the time it’s all put together I will have 3/4 of of one inch
I had this shock installed on my 2022 Heritage last year. I now scrap on the left side when I lean and the ride is so stiff now. I had to put a different kick stand but still bike stands to straight. I will have to figure that out in the next few months.
Why did you choose to change the shock instead of using the Kodlin kit you used previously? And did lowering the bike affect the saddlebags being closer to the exhaust at all?
We are getting a 2002 Heritage Softail Classic. She's a shorty so this video is super helpful! Thank you! We are also going to change her seat from stock so that she doesn't have to have such a wide stance. She found one, but she really liked the seat on your bike when watching this video. Can you tell me what make and model of seat is on this bike? Thanks so much!!
Nice looking bike! Im on the market for one like yours, have you ever had any issues with the tubed tires? As far as I know, having a puncture at highway speeds with that kind of tires could be dangerous since they loose air inmediately, any thoughts?
If you had the shock on the lowest setting (number 1) would that not lower the bike a bit? Or have I got that all wrong? I recently put the reach seat on my Softail Low Rider (Inseam 28"), boy it certainly pushes you forward which is both good and bad. I also found it put my foot a little more flat to the floor, not completely but a bit. Thanks informative video.
I just got a 21 herritage classic and already thinking of shaving off the seat and replacing the mono shock I am 5'4" and on tippy toe as well. great video thanks, whats the torque spec on the shock bolts?
Nice! Congratulations. Same here, I am 5’4”. With new seat, rear shock, and proper boots I feel very comfortable flat footing. I honestly don’t remember the torque specs. You can find the install manual on the HD website. There is a link in the product details.
@@LennyK Thanks. I believe you dropped only the rear suspension, the front fork is stock. Did it change the angle of the bike? If so - it might be noticeable with your long fishtail pipes. Are they parallel to the ground?
Lenny K I am just about to pull the trigger on ordering mine too. Black heritage with white walls and with a 107 as I agree with you that the motor has to be chrome!
@@LennyK can you give us a review of the comparison of your old street bob vs the new heritage and price point. I just sold my 17’ street bob 103, looking around for a heritage 114. I see you’re in nj as well
@@jamesrobert2842 Thanks for the idea. I’ll try to do a video on this in the next couple of weeks. They are both great bikes. I loved my Street bob but when I saw the New Heritage in the showroom I just couldn’t pass it up :)
All that money just to lower 1" smh not good and you Must be a really short dude I'm 5'6 and I sit comfortably flat footed with my bike stock height and I have the same Harley as you' the Exact same.. But good video helps me not waste money on that lowering mono shock..
Very cool, that you're able to make these modifications yourself. Love that Heritage, and dig the Deadwood Green.
Thank you!
Just followed your video and installed the shorter HD shock in my 2018 FLHC in less than an hour. The hardest part was getting to that set bolt on the rear of the shock. Thanks!
Yes definitely. That bolt was a PITA to get to.
Great job man, you don't waste any time with new ride. Cant wait for new videos and mods on your ride.
Thank you. I like to get things done! 😀 👍
Good job I am 5’5” have the same bike for 3 weeks already thinking on shaving my foam seat by 1/2 inch and by the time it’s all put together I will have 3/4 of of one inch
Thanks. Shaving the seat and replacing rear suspension should give you good amount of lowering.
I had this shock installed on my 2022 Heritage last year. I now scrap on the left side when I lean and the ride is so stiff now. I had to put a different kick stand but still bike stands to straight. I will have to figure that out in the next few months.
Why did you choose to change the shock instead of using the Kodlin kit you used previously? And did lowering the bike affect the saddlebags being closer to the exhaust at all?
Lenny did lowering the rear affect your handling at all? We have the same reach issue. Thank you for your excellent you tube channel👍👍👍
Thank you. Glad you like the channel. Lowering the rear did not effect the handling at all.
@@LennyK Thank you for the info. I will proceed with the project. 👌👍👍👍
We are getting a 2002 Heritage Softail Classic. She's a shorty so this video is super helpful! Thank you! We are also going to change her seat from stock so that she doesn't have to have such a wide stance. She found one, but she really liked the seat on your bike when watching this video. Can you tell me what make and model of seat is on this bike? Thanks so much!!
This is a Harley Reach seat. HD Part Number: 52000302
@@LennyK thank you, unfortunately they don't have one like that for her year of Heritage Softail. It's a sad day. LOL 😂
Beautiful bike. Congrats
Thank you!
Way easier than twincam bro! Nice!!
Thanks!
Thanks for the video. Could you tell me what tool you used to loosen the screw that holds the rear bolt?
I used the combination of 1/4" ratchet and torx
The bolt is a 1/4 allen and I just cut one down and got to that bugger@@LennyK
Looks good, thanks for the video
Glad you liked it.
Looks really good! Great job brother!
Thanks brother 😀👍
Number 1 Harley - Davidson.🌎🏍🇺🇸🦅
#Freedom.🗽❤
Nice looking bike! Im on the market for one like yours, have you ever had any issues with the tubed tires? As far as I know, having a puncture at highway speeds with that kind of tires could be dangerous since they loose air inmediately, any thoughts?
Thank you. Luckily I’ve never had a tire puncture before on this bike so I can’t comment.
@@LennyK thanks for answering 👍
Great job.
Thank you!
Do you feel your sitting more in the bike as opposed to ontop of the bike with the shock 1" change ?
With the shock and the reach seat definitely more in the bike.
Since the time you lowered your bike have you had problems with floorboards scrapping the ground when you ride?
I don’t t ride it super aggressive but have not scrapped the floorboards yet.
If you had the shock on the lowest setting (number 1) would that not lower the bike a bit? Or have I got that all wrong? I recently put the reach seat on my Softail Low Rider (Inseam 28"), boy it certainly pushes you forward which is both good and bad. I also found it put my foot a little more flat to the floor, not completely but a bit. Thanks informative video.
Glad you liked the video. Yeah, if you set it on 1 it doesn't actually lower the bike. It just makes the suspension softer (1 is softest setting).
I just got a 21 herritage classic and already thinking of shaving off the seat and replacing the mono shock I am 5'4" and on tippy toe as well. great video thanks, whats the torque spec on the shock bolts?
Nice! Congratulations. Same here, I am 5’4”. With new seat, rear shock, and proper boots I feel very comfortable flat footing. I honestly don’t remember the torque specs. You can find the install manual on the HD website. There is a link in the product details.
@@LennyK thanks for a quick reply i will sure look for that in the install manual 👍🏼
Hi! Could you please tell me the made of the seat!? Loving it! Thanks
Thank you. It’s HD reach solo seat. I did a video on it as well th-cam.com/video/O5ShRc21xEc/w-d-xo.html
Hi! Did you notice any changes as regards the travel of the suspension? Has the suspension become a little stiffer compared to stock or not?
No changes at all. Just as plush as it was before.
@@LennyK Thanks. I believe you dropped only the rear suspension, the front fork is stock. Did it change the angle of the bike? If so - it might be noticeable with your long fishtail pipes. Are they parallel to the ground?
@@glebnovikov9858 correct I only changed the rear not the forks. It did change the angle but it’s very negligible.
Great bike mate, huge sucker for the heritage myself. P.S What’s the song in this video?
Thank you! I use a bunch of royalty free music from TH-cam.
Lenny K I am just about to pull the trigger on ordering mine too. Black heritage with white walls and with a 107 as I agree with you that the motor has to be chrome!
Can you post the link to that song if you can find it please. I love it!
@@t-rex7796 100%. Good luck on your new purchase. I am sure you will love it!
Lenny K Thanks mate, I can’t wait!!! Will be my first HD after a life of sports bikes.
How tall are you exactly? I’m 5’3” and I’m seriously thinking about buying both the reach solo seat and to get my bike lowered.
I am 5'4" with 28 in inseam.
Good work! How tall are you btw?
I’m 5’4, 5’5 when I wear my riding boots
I am the same height 5’4”
@@LennyK can you give us a review of the comparison of your old street bob vs the new heritage and price point. I just sold my 17’ street bob 103, looking around for a heritage 114. I see you’re in nj as well
@@jamesrobert2842 Thanks for the idea. I’ll try to do a video on this in the next couple of weeks. They are both great bikes. I loved my Street bob but when I saw the New Heritage in the showroom I just couldn’t pass it up :)
What year is your heitage?
2021
Do you still have the stock one? Interested in selling it?
I still have the stock one. Let me know if you are interested and offer, and how to get in touch with you.
@@LennyK Awesome! I have an IG account with this same Username, maybe DM there?
Is front end lowered
No
👍
All that money just to lower 1" smh not good and you Must be a really short dude I'm 5'6 and I sit comfortably flat footed with my bike stock height and I have the same Harley as you' the Exact same.. But good video helps me not waste money on that lowering mono shock..
I am pretty short 5'4" with 28" inseam, so that one extra inch makes a big difference for me. Actually mono shock was not expensive at all.
@@LennyK Really the one I seen was over a grand.. I'm looking to lower mine also just for look wise but need to go more than 1"
@@romeyrome3219 got my mono shock from H-D for less than $400
@@LennyK wtf really I been looking online Literally the cheapest I saw was 900 and some dollars...I'm going to look on HD page instead thanks
@@romeyrome3219 here is the link fort he 2021 Heritage www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/shop/Profile-Low-Rear-Suspension/p/54000134