About to do this on my 2021 Fat Bob, had the .pdf instructions on link & lowering kit from Kodlin, glad I found this video too. I see you had to adjust jacked height a bit to get the shock out, good to see that, and how to access the hard to reach bolt. Thanks Lenny
Awesome Video Lenny just bought one myself for my 2019 street bob also. I flat foot the bike right now no problem but I like the slammed look and didn’t want to pay for air suspension I’m glad I came across this. Keep up the vids man!
I’m 5 foot seven with my boots on, so I’m OK on the street bob but I do want to put the tall shock on the rear like what’s on the Lowrider ST, so I’m wondering, would I get the benefit of more travel and then have the lowering kit drop it back to about where it was stock? I know one cancels out the other as far as height goes, but would I still get more suspension travel?
I did not ride the bike yet, it’s been snowing for the past month here. But I don’t think it will. The kit didn’t really shorten the travel of the shock.
Really good video bro! The only thing I missed is the part when you greased the roller bearings on the new piece. Does the bike stand too upright on the stand now?
Hey Lenny! Thank you for your video! I have done all the necessary things to try to at least closer to flat foot my M8 2021 street bob. Bigger boot heel heights, modifying the seat by basically scooping all of the foam out but didn’t help. Adjusted the shock to the lowest setting. It’s just the soft tail frame. The frame super wide so I’m tippy toeing on both sides even with all that. I’m 5’3 and Have already dropped it trying to walk the bike into the garage cause I slipped. Did you have to adjust the belt and or have to modify the kickstand?
Glad you like the video. You did all the things I did as well. I also have the super reach seat from Harley, not sure if you saw the video. It definitely helps moving me forward to the controls. I did not modify the peg. One other thing you can do is to lower the from forks. Lastly, I always ride the bike into the garage, but mine is on the slight uphill so I couldn’t push it anyway.
question , does the Kodlin make the bike seem more rigid? I went from a sporty to a 2020 standard and love the feel and ride, just want the lowered look for my bike.
There is definitely not a lot of room there to work with. First I tightened the nut on the shock as much as I could then blue loctite and tighten the Kodlin piece the best you can. It's not going anywhere once its on the bike.
Lenny K I gotcha. I ended up leaving the nut slightly above the final threads then backed the Kodlin piece to it and managed to get a crescent wrench in there to just barely and I mean barely hold the nut while I tried to tighten the Kodlin damper against the nut even more but definitely didn’t get the 90ftlbs they suggested. I followed your advice on the loctite and went heavy on it.
Hey Lenny, would you want to sell the install tool? I have the external preload adjustment knob, so I would need you to include the top ring without the notch. Just asking. Thanks for the video, nice job. John
Great instructional video. I really like the look of the lowered tail.
Thank you. Glad you liked the video!
About to do this on my 2021 Fat Bob, had the .pdf instructions on link & lowering kit from Kodlin, glad I found this video too. I see you had to adjust jacked height a bit to get the shock out, good to see that, and how to access the hard to reach bolt. Thanks Lenny
You are welcome. Glad it was helpful. Good luck!
Awesome Video Lenny just bought one myself for my 2019 street bob also. I flat foot the bike right now no problem but I like the slammed look and didn’t want to pay for air suspension I’m glad I came across this. Keep up the vids man!
Thank you. Glad it was helpful 👍🏻
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Great video, but I wish you had shown more of the shock removal. Also, torque numbers for some of the bolts would be nice. Thanks for the video.
Lowered my dyna 1.5”. I’ve replaced two kickstand springs so far. Damn you speed bumps.
I just got this kit yesterday for my 21 street bob hopefully it goes as smooth thanks for the video 👍
Glad it was helpful 👍🏻
@@LennyK Easy Peezy thanks again for the video it helped out a lot
@@racerx8218 Awesome! 👍🏻
This video saved me. Thanks, dude!
Glad I could help!
That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing this.
glad you liked it 👍
thanks. nice video !!! best regards fom Germany
Thank you!
i reckon it makes the bike look way better ten times better then tank lifts your better to lower the rear in my eyes everything gets that slope to it
Great video!
Thanks!
Thanks for the tips!
My pleasure. Glad I could help.
Thank you so much.
You are welcome!
Hi Lenny , enjoyed your video. How do you lower the rear on a 2015 soft tail slim?
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. I believe that 2015s have two shocks in the back. You would have to look for a lowering kit for that.
I’m 5 foot seven with my boots on, so I’m OK on the street bob but I do want to put the tall shock on the rear like what’s on the Lowrider ST, so I’m wondering, would I get the benefit of more travel and then have the lowering kit drop it back to about where it was stock? I know one cancels out the other as far as height goes, but would I still get more suspension travel?
Yeah I thing this kit will defeat the purpose of the taller shock.
Nice video dude, i see that you change to stock seat again, did you not feel comfy with the Drag Specialties Predator 3 ?
Thank you. The seat was great. Nice and supportive on the long rides. I sold my Street Bob and got a Heritage Classic now.
The image quality of the video was awesome but the choice of music have me anxiety.
Does the bike ride rough now? I heard lowering kits make the suspension ride rough over pot holes bumps etc. On the road.
I did not ride the bike yet, it’s been snowing for the past month here. But I don’t think it will. The kit didn’t really shorten the travel of the shock.
Really good video bro! The only thing I missed is the part when you greased the roller bearings on the new piece. Does the bike stand too upright on the stand now?
Thanks. It does stand a little bit more upright, but still leans to the left.
@@LennyK Wonderful!
Can I removed it with out adjusting to level 7 ??? Thank you
Yes you can
Hey Lenny! Thank you for your video!
I have done all the necessary things to try to at least closer to flat foot my M8 2021 street bob. Bigger boot heel heights, modifying the seat by basically scooping all of the foam out but didn’t help. Adjusted the shock to the lowest setting. It’s just the soft tail frame. The frame super wide so I’m tippy toeing on both sides even with all that. I’m 5’3 and Have already dropped it trying to walk the bike into the garage cause I slipped.
Did you have to adjust the belt and or have to modify the kickstand?
Glad you like the video. You did all the things I did as well. I also have the super reach seat from Harley, not sure if you saw the video. It definitely helps moving me forward to the controls. I did not modify the peg. One other thing you can do is to lower the from forks. Lastly, I always ride the bike into the garage, but mine is on the slight uphill so I couldn’t push it anyway.
Did you also lowered the front fork?
No I did not.
question , does the Kodlin make the bike seem more rigid? I went from a sporty to a 2020 standard and love the feel and ride, just want the lowered look for my bike.
It doesn’t change the geometry or stiffness of the suspension, just lowers it a little.
@@LennyK thanks bud
Also how tall are you? I was hoping to reference it to the video.
I am 5’4” with 28 inch inseam.
what size is the allen head that tightens down that back bolt.....the one you used a tiny rachet on
I honestly don’t remember but it is pretty small.
@@LennyK its a 1/4 allen. I figured it out. That was a hard bolt to get to!
@@bigjonshuntingandfishing6462 Awesome. Yes it's definitely a PITA to get to.
Hey Lenny, how did you manage to tighten the nut back against the damper with the new Kodlin damper have that little lifted rim around the edge?
There is definitely not a lot of room there to work with. First I tightened the nut on the shock as much as I could then blue loctite and tighten the Kodlin piece the best you can. It's not going anywhere once its on the bike.
Lenny K I gotcha. I ended up leaving the nut slightly above the final threads then backed the Kodlin piece to it and managed to get a crescent wrench in there to just barely and I mean barely hold the nut while I tried to tighten the Kodlin damper against the nut even more but definitely didn’t get the 90ftlbs they suggested. I followed your advice on the loctite and went heavy on it.
@@TripElectronic You should be good to go. It wont back out once its on the bike.
Lenny K Right on Lenny appreciate the help and all the tasteful upgrades you do to your bob. Keep them coming! Cheers from Nevada, USA.
@Alfredo Rangel Thank you. Glad I could help
Just curious how tall are you? What size inseam?
5’4” 28 inseam
@@LennyK cool thanks.
Hi sir..where to get it?..im from Malaysia
The link is in the description.
@@LennyK can you attach here the link sir?.. Thanks
What size is the spanner wrench?
I am sorry, I don't remember.
Hey Lenny, would you want to sell the install tool? I have the external preload adjustment knob, so I would need you to include the top ring without the notch. Just asking. Thanks for the video, nice job. John
Hi John. Sure, I still have the Shock/Spring Compression Tool. Let me know the best way to get in touch with you and we can take this offline.
@@LennyK Just checking in, I have not received an email yet and was wondering if you had tried it. No rush. John
@@johnpkingjr4691 John, I don't see a way to get in touch with you.
How about now. Do you see an email?
@@johnpkingjr4691 Got it. E-mail sent.
How tall are you?
5’4”
Great video 👍
Thanks!