I know everybody hates lowering the R, but sadly I have to lower it just a little bit in order to maneuver in the driveway/parking lots/etc. I ordered one of the 1" lowering block kits for the rear, but my main question is: When people talk about moving the forks up in the triple tree to make the front match the rear, are they just removing the caps/covers on top and sliding the fork up and leaving the cap off? factory fork height setting is .070" from the front edge of the triple tree, which makes the cap fit tight in mine, so I would have to leave the cap off if i raised the forks at all.
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I know everybody hates lowering the R, but sadly I have to lower it just a little bit in order to maneuver in the driveway/parking lots/etc. I ordered one of the 1" lowering block kits for the rear, but my main question is: When people talk about moving the forks up in the triple tree to make the front match the rear, are they just removing the caps/covers on top and sliding the fork up and leaving the cap off? factory fork height setting is .070" from the front edge of the triple tree, which makes the cap fit tight in mine, so I would have to leave the cap off if i raised the forks at all.
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Yes the caps come off and the top of the fork is level with the top of the upper triple clamp
have you considered Airride?
Best price I found Arnott kit was from
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Best price I found Arnott kit was from
American Classic Motors
Hundreds of pre-owned Harley Davidson motorcycles in stock at one location. Full service motorcycle repair and restoration shop.
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I have the 1” blocks on mine, the front is stock. It rides fine, and easier to back up. I have a bad leg, but would try it even if I didn’t. They’re cheap enough.
I will put them on, and see how it looks and feels before i lower the front as well. That kind of feedback is good to hear, because i don't want to sacrifice ride quality either.
I got the 1" ones put on today, and I don't think they actually lowered the back 1", but they did lower it some. I think once I lower the front to match, it'll be right. It rides very well though.
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Have you tried a different seat? I know the Corbin seat sits lower than stock............
It has the sundowner seat on it at the moment, I have the stock seat but haven't tried it. I wouldn't mind to try the corbin seat if it weren't almost $1000 lol.
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Well, we both reside in Maryville, TN......... we both own R models......... I have all three types of seats.......... I currently have the Corbin off the bike (going back on though) ......... if you want to stop by we can try it on your R and see if you like........... Yes, they're pricey and some complain that they are too firm
Oh nice lol. Small world for sure
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