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How to lower your touring Harley!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.พ. 2018
- How to lower your touring Harley!! - very easy job all you will need is the kit which is listed below with the link. Tools all that's needed is motorcycle jack socket and wrench that fits the bolts that came with your kit our was 3/4 and a torque wrench. If we were not filming it only took us like 20 min with jacking bike up. Make sure you strap bike down to Jack after it's at desired height for safety. Also after test ride retorque to 40 ft/lbs. Make sure after some miles re check bolts. You might have to adjust headlight since your lowering the back only.
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Ok let me start by saying that this is not a bashing, just some constructive criticism. I always appreciate people trying to help other people. The shock has an outer sleeve around the shock mount bushing and then an inner sleeve. These sleeves are generally bonded together with the rubber bushing. The rubber bushing will allot for a radial twist as the shock is going up and down. If you tighten up the mounts with the wheel and control arm hanging from the frame, and then lower the bike onto the suspension, the shock rubbers will be in a bind. Potentially after having a lot of weight on the bike and bottoming out, you can bend or possibly brake the shock. The correct procedure would be to put all 4 shock bolts in and leave just a pinch loose. Set the bike back on the ground and load the suspension with an average amount of weight. In my case, I ride alone sometime, and then with my wife sometimes. So I would have set the bike down and then sat on it and had a buddy tighten the 4 bolts. Allowing the rubber to twist one way when I get off the bike and then twist the other way when my wife is on with me. Hope this tidbit helps.
You might consider researching more on using Loctite...great product but only if used correctly. It cures anaerobically and sets up quickly. You should torque fastener as soon as installed. Going back later to torque, remove fastener and reapply Loctite! Also, red Loctite is for permanent fasteners and often requires heat to disassemble...blue probably a better choice in this application.
Also, you might consider using a tripod for filming and limit your handheld shots...would vastly improve the quality of your channel.
Blessings and ride safe!
Good job guys will be lowering my Ultra Limited by 1" as well, I like the system as you keep full travel on the shocks
Thanks guys, my $40 American made kit didn’t come with instructions, I appreciate this video.
Thank you for posting!! Just used this for my 2001 FLHTC
Thanks guys putting one on my FLHX and your video helped out alot!
Hi, I just did this to my 2013 Eletra Glide Limited and it feels alot better. My feet are planted and more comfortable. Thanks alot for this video.
How many inches did you lower it
About time someone showed just how these go on. Thanks brothers
I looked up how to lower my street glide and then I saw you two guys and knew I was in the wrong place . Lol !
Most helpful! Thanks. I too would like to lower my Road Glide Ultra one more inch.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076HL8MQ3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I love to see videos that shows a mistake and correct it , because we do make mistakes this is a very good video
I got them on my 15 RGS, 2 UP WILL RUB, so I put on some dirty air ride system and it works great, the only thing is if you use of blocks alone you need to tighten the tension on your drive belt you'll be too loose the belt will wanna trip that's my experience,
There's a lot of people out there that would say that'll f up the geometry your bent the shaft of the strut I haven't had no problems or discomfort at all it's been on the bike already for 3 years
Thanks u guys y’all r awesome now I can do my own
Just bought the same kit for $15 for my 08 street glide. Am only going 1 inch as well just to level the bike. I can't stand the pipes going downhill. Thanks for the video
When I bought my 2003 ultra classic new I had the dealer lower it and they also put on shorter air shocks
Good instruction video all around.
by far one of the most "interesting" video's ever produced on u tube...
When you ran at impact it sounds like me after a night out at Chipotle and the bar
Helped an ole gentleman out boys thanks
Bro, that was great video!
i put lowering blocks on my 05 ultra in 06 tilted the shocks lowered it one inch have to pump the shocks up to 40 lbs of pressure when riding two up, that is way over the HD specs but it is still working 70,000 miles and 13 years later.
Harley specs change when you alter the bike so it's all good
I've bought two of these, work fantastic. Friends have also. Never any problems with bags or coming loose. The only thing is if you go too low, rear of pipes will bottom out sometimes when riding two up. Good job guys.
Hu Uknow thanks I actually haven't got to ride it yet I have recently had knee surgery so waiting till I'm fully healed to get it out.
Great vid thanks!
I put 3" drop on my 2015 Road glide. .did a day long charity ride and no noticeable change in ride or handling. The shock was rubbing on the bag so I went with 2" and all good.
Are you still enjoying the lower kit? Any issues?
Did you measure seat height first...did you really get 2 inches drop ?
Well done . Thamks 👍
Tkhs For Sharing ❤
Great Video !! I'm 5foot 8inches with short Legs. On my tip toes right now on a CVO 2015 Ultra Limited want to know if that kit will work on my bike?
My hubby got same issues w/his 2016 CVO
Will this decrease the gape between tyre and fender
I put 12 inch shocks on. My bike where as it had 13 inch shocks to begin with. This causes a problem with site. I lost viewing as now my ride is on a angle.lost 3 inches of view.. now I have to lower the front end of the bike. One inch.. thought you might like to know
These lowering cheap lowering kits have been known to cause serious damage to your shocks and in some cases snap the swing arm. Be cautious using this kit. you could get hurt. Spend $200 on and air ride or lowering shocks now or pay later.
It asks what style, I have a 07 electra glide, how do I know what style I need
Is there anything on the block that helps lock it in place other than the bolt? I was wondering if there was a flare in the metal or something that helps that plate from sliding down after bouncing around. I’m not being a smart ass I am asking cuz I haven’t done anything like this before 😂.
i own a 1982 FLHT and with my stubby little legs causes me to drop her alot , it is quite embarrassing and painful for my mott so wil definately be trying some of those lowering blocks thank you for your video
No problem I'm still running these with no issues
Don't feel bad I'm 5 foot 11 I have a 2009 Ultra and I've dropped mine about four times because it's so damn top-heavy I still can't flat-footed I cut the seat out completely and it still doesn't help
They must have vastly changed the geometry on the newer touring models, I was always hesitant of getting a bagger because I'm 5'7 so I always messed around with V Rods.....then I sat on a 2020 Street Glide Special and oh man heaven lol. But I'm confused because at stops I can pretty much flat foot both sides, but really I always just put my right foot down, the balancing point on this bike is amazing, I do want to lower it as we were coming from Tomestone, stopped at a rest stop and as I was backing up my foot slipped on gravel and I dumped the bike, highway bars saved my ass and bike. The issue I had is I couldn't get the instant leverage and re assert my footing, did you guys ever do the legends system? And if so how do you like it? Does it measure up to the hype
you said it was jacked to high at first,,, does it matter how high you jack the bike up?
Will be purchasing a 2003 Road King Classic Anniversary bike, I'm 5'4', hoping to lower it 2". Any problems with this modification?
My question is why not just get old bagger shocks that are shorter this seems to be a better way to do this and NOT as involved if you take a 13" shock and make it into a 15" shock that mite screw up the travel of that shock???
Once u lower ur bike does that create a problem with haveing a passenger
Hey there, I have a 07 ultra classic I want to lower the rear. Will the lowering kit fit mine? Also, putting the rear view mirrors upside down help out any? I was thinking about doing the same thing or just get rid of them
I notice it’s a basic Electra glide like mine but has the ultra classic wheels on it, I just put a 2011 chrome ultra classic front wheel on mine exactly the same design as your wheels, did you change them and did you have any issues making them fit?
Where did you get the kit from can you post a link? Looking for this kit for my 04 road king custom
It's been awhile on this install . How do you like it and did you keep it on?
Does putting lowering kit on bike make ride rougher?
Had a kit on mine it rubbed the saddle bags bad
The cardboard was supposed to folded long way and stapled at the top of the bag ..thats why it was upside down on one side ..they changed the plastic packaging and couldn't go long wise
Still enjoying the lowering kit?
I did this to my Ultra Limited. It did lower the bike however made it ride very stiff.. it felt like I had no Rear Suspension. Waste of money, I removed the lower kit and tossed them in the trash..
What brand kit did y’all use
Did it handle any different?
Where did you buy lowering kit
Try the ones from LA Chopper. Much better part. Those look dangerous.
I rub the fender if I hit bumps
So I have saw some of the rear stocks adjustable kit crack or break swingarm do you have any on put on this
I'll tell you what if that it causes the swing onto crack or break then it Pour manufacturing by Harley got nothing to do with that tit Harley has been so substandard on their parts the last few years all their shit is just about coming from China now or Mexico I give them eight years and they'll be out of business it's 2021 now
Installed a 2" lowering link just like this one on my '99 Road King hoping to lower the seat height. Seat height before installing kit was 28.5", after the install and using the 2" hole in the lowering bracket my seat height only dropped 1/2" to 28". Pretty disappointed because I have short legs and was hoping this lowering kit would allow me to flat foot instead of tippy toe when stopped. Consulted an experienced Harley mechanic and he suggested I scrap the lowering bracket and install shorter shocks. That's what I am going to do since the stock shocks on my bike are no longer holding air and needed to be replaced anyway. Also, by installing the shorter shocks there is no need to modify the saddle bags since the angle of the the shocks doesn't change, just the length of the shock changes. Just wondering if you guys actually measured the seat height before and after this install? If so, how much did it actually lower the seat height?
If you lower the rear 2" then you will not see a 2" drop at the seat. You need to lower the rear 2" and the front 2" to get a 2"drop in the seat. You would need to lower the rear about 5" to see a 2" drop at the seat..not advisable..
Hey there I finally got to the amazon link through my phone! The firman detail said this lowering kit fits up to 2001 motorcycles! Will this fit on my 07 Ultra Classic with air shocks?
Malcolm Smith yes all up to 2013
No the will not, here is the ones that you'll need....
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076HL8MQ3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm 5'8" and can flat foot my road glide. Blake must have short legs. Or he's riding with sneakers.
I want one of your stickers!!!!
Are those lowering blocks strong enough to hold the weight of an 2015 Ultra Limited??
Weighs the same as my bike and mine are doing great I will say however I am going to take them off and buy legend shocks. adam got them and it lowered his bike and the ride is amazing
what grade steel are those bolts and mounts? already concerned
Those are grade 8. The color and head markings can be seen plainly around 6:30
what about the front shock?? Doesn't that have to be lowered too??? Seriously, I know...
How did you get the bottom shock bolt into new hole? Does it slip in or do you have to raise and lower bike. Does shock need pressed
Yes you will probably have to raise and lower the wheel to align the hole
How does the bike ride now that y’all installed the lowering kit
Joel Rasco there really isn't a difference maybe a little smoother but not really lol other then that I can flat foot with my seat
I think it rides smoother, and like to have my feet planted on the ground.
Why do you have to Jack it up
Got my kit from China. It only has the bolts and the fabricated four hole lowering shock shackle. No directions just the two of you to show people how to install the shocks
That's the cheap kit try the LA chopper kit 1 inch kit j&p cycles
Hey can you reply back with name brand you? I looked on amazon and all the ones they list are1-3" lowering kit.
TheBigpappa160 just click the link in description it takes you to the kit I bought it's the tcmt. There is a drop down arrow click that description drops down and I have links to everything we used.
I tried the link, must be my work computer!
Oh, also what's the reason your friend put his mirrors upside down?
TheBigpappa160 2 reasons 1 for looks it looks a lot better when you have apes to be flipped and 2 because it's easier to see around yourself
Oh, I gotcha, Didn't notice the Ape bars! I have the oem bars and I hate the mirrors sticking up like a sore thumb.
where did you get the kit ?
Bob Moore I put the link in description I got it from amazon
Red lock tight is over kill blue medium is fine
Kirk Leaman yes blue is fine we were just out and all we had was red so never coming out lol
Use blue
The Bad news is your tire is going to hit (rub) your tail light wiring loom , the wiring will have to be relocated outside the fender by drilling holes in the fender
No
Where in Missouri are you guys? I'm in Missouri too.
Boogie Man Kansas city
No shit? Independence.
Yup like 20 to 30 min away
Maybe when I get a bike we can ride sometime or something
Oh ya we go on rides all the time you will have to let us know!!
Why not lower the front?
It's a pain in the ass you gotta tear the forks apart
Why not just install shorter shocks
KLZ because I've ridden a streetglide and roadglide and my ride is smoother with the shocks I have
New shocks cost hundreds..the lowering blocks are a small fraction of the cost. Also if you have the newer (not air) Harley shocks your spending a lot to equal the ride quality.
lmbo "lets lower your bike to go off-road"
"Harley Davison"
Man there must be alot of short guys that cant reach the ground on there bike lol.
It’s about lowering the center of gravity. My ElectraGlide weighs 870 pounds. I don’t care how long your legs are, if it leans to far over, you can’t hold it
The wrong way to lower your bike: change your suspension geometry, change clearance between your shocks and saddlebags, use a cheap Chinese steel bracket to hold up your 900lb $25,000 bike.
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Dude, you're breathing like y'all gonna have a heart attack 🤣
Definitely wouldn't use a 18$ kit .smh
I've got the syndrome but I have a broken foot.
Are these guys drinking
Turn the instructions guide upside down? Nope saves paper and cost for the company...guide will be tossed away so i dont care.
When you buy cheap parts that’s what you get
I got 1999 road king aniversary...it is work on
Why in gods name lower the bike,it handels shite as it is without lowering the damn thing ,that will just make it worse!!
Lol crazy you actually think that.
No
YOU GUYS ARE STUPID FOR NOT USEING THE BOOK 📙 I BE USEING THE INSTRUCTIONS
Shitty way to lower you're bike, better invest in a reachseat or a shorter shock. There are lots of brands , cheaper than HD shocks,and that can be altered to you're specs. Brackets shown here , are not even made of steel , but of some kind of alloy.
Ride safe and a lot !
I feel like you guys have no clue how to work on vehicles.
I'm sorry you feel that way.
Would of been a how to if you showed us how to do it. Watched a lot of these bullshit how to lower. Nobody shows the last bolt out on removal. Or the 1st bolt in on the install. Seriously if you can do a true how to you cant leave that out. Come on!
Please wipe parts off when you have the opportunity. That design scares me, and I do understand that guys need lower bikes. Harley engineers designed those shocks at that angle for a reason. Suspensions are not be messed around with, Im sorry but that is not right. Be safe not cheap
just bought a 13 my first tour bike, love it but it needs lowers. My concern would be bottoming out?? Is that possible
Blades 22 only coming off of curbs with your exhaust. But you might also drag floorboards easier but just have to be cautious