Slammed!!
- Blaine
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Re: Slammed!!
I ride "One up" so should be fine.......Thanks.98VS1400 wrote:Looks good! Just watch for rubbing under the fender.
- wj_hurd
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Re: Slammed!!
I like it too!
Question... Can we take about an 1" out of our stock height with an adjustment to the stock shocks? I would love to drop mine just a smidgen.
Question... Can we take about an 1" out of our stock height with an adjustment to the stock shocks? I would love to drop mine just a smidgen.
1996 VS1400GL, Jardine Drag pipes, K&N Filters.
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Re: Slammed!!
No, unless you disassemble and cut out a coil or 2. I wouldn't recommend it. Look for some Marauder or Shadow shocks on eBay. Others will work but may require the eyes reamed or new bushings.wj_hurd wrote:I like it too!
Question... Can we take about an 1" out of our stock height with an adjustment to the stock shocks? I would love to drop mine just a smidgen.
Lowering links are an option as well, but also not recommended.
Current rides: 03 HD FLHT & 01 Yamaha XVS650(BIP)
Former: 87 Suzuki VS700, 94 BMW K1100LT & 91 Honda CB250
I don't want to own them all, just ride them all.
Former: 87 Suzuki VS700, 94 BMW K1100LT & 91 Honda CB250
I don't want to own them all, just ride them all.
- Blaine
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Re: Slammed!!
Suzuki Savage (S40) shocks are a direct bolt on.enforcer wrote:No, unless you disassemble and cut out a coil or 2. I wouldn't recommend it. Look for some Marauder or Shadow shocks on eBay. Others will work but may require the eyes reamed or new bushings.wj_hurd wrote:I like it too!
Question... Can we take about an 1" out of our stock height with an adjustment to the stock shocks? I would love to drop mine just a smidgen.
Lowering links are an option as well, but also not recommended.
- wj_hurd
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Re: Slammed!!
98VS1400 wrote:Have someone snap a pic of you sitting on the bike. I bet its already lowered to the height you seek. [emoji2]wj_hurd wrote:I like it too!
Question... Can we take about an 1" out of our stock height with an adjustment to the stock shocks? I would love to drop mine just a smidgen.
1996 VS1400GL, Jardine Drag pipes, K&N Filters.
- wj_hurd
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Re: Slammed!!
How much drop will I achieve?Blaine wrote:Suzuki Savage (S40) shocks are a direct bolt on.enforcer wrote:No, unless you disassemble and cut out a coil or 2. I wouldn't recommend it. Look for some Marauder or Shadow shocks on eBay. Others will work but may require the eyes reamed or new bushings.wj_hurd wrote:I like it too!
Question... Can we take about an 1" out of our stock height with an adjustment to the stock shocks? I would love to drop mine just a smidgen.
Lowering links are an option as well, but also not recommended.
I just found a set for $55.00
1996 VS1400GL, Jardine Drag pipes, K&N Filters.
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Re: Slammed!!
Considering they're mounted at an angle, geometry doesn't work that way. If they're 11", it's going to drop his ride height slightly more than 2".Blaine wrote:About 2" They are 11" i Believe.
Current rides: 03 HD FLHT & 01 Yamaha XVS650(BIP)
Former: 87 Suzuki VS700, 94 BMW K1100LT & 91 Honda CB250
I don't want to own them all, just ride them all.
Former: 87 Suzuki VS700, 94 BMW K1100LT & 91 Honda CB250
I don't want to own them all, just ride them all.
- Blaine
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Re: Slammed!!
That's why I said ("About 2")enforcer wrote:Considering they're mounted at an angle, geometry doesn't work that way. If they're 11", it's going to drop his ride height slightly more than 2".Blaine wrote:About 2" They are 11" i Believe.
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Re: Slammed!!
Blaine...you better pull out your license plate! Those things have been known to get curled up by the back tire. One day I looked back at mine and wondered who the hell would curl up my plate! Then I read a few stories.
There will be a time where you will no longer be able to use, "But...I didn't know!", as an excuse. And if you're exiled from society, well, you were warned.
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Thanks...I removed plate light & raised plate up under brake light.....Put white LED for plate light.DevilsFan wrote:Blaine...you better pull out your license plate! Those things have been known to get curled up by the back tire. One day I looked back at mine and wondered who the hell would curl up my plate! Then I read a few stories.
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Re: Slammed!!
I know it's only been a few weeks, but how are you liking the 11" shocks? I'm leaning that way I think too
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Re: Slammed!!
Marauder or Shadow shocks. These will fit with some work? I'm also interested in lowering my rear. I hate how high it sits =( but I have to be careful because I have a custom bag mount on mine. Hmm.. Has anyone done any further research on easy fit springs?
- Blaine
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Re: Slammed!!
The shocks from a s40 (Savage) are 11" & a direct fit.Mrparks88 wrote:Marauder or Shadow shocks. These will fit with some work? I'm also interested in lowering my rear. I hate how high it sits =( but I have to be careful because I have a custom bag mount on mine. Hmm.. Has anyone done any further research on easy fit springs?
- SoakedKarma
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Re: Slammed!!
PO had dropped the rear of my 96 to 11" shock
Stock 80/90-21 front tire, 140/90-15 rear makes for a lean slightly raked look..
Do wonder how much handling geometry is affected..
Stock 80/90-21 front tire, 140/90-15 rear makes for a lean slightly raked look..
Do wonder how much handling geometry is affected..
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Re: Slammed!!
Not significantly, but enough you'd notice with the stock shocks on.SoakedKarma wrote:PO had dropped the rear of my 96 to 11" shock
Stock 80/90-21 front tire, 140/90-15 rear makes for a lean slightly raked look..
Do wonder how much handling geometry is affected..
I had 11.5" on mine when I bought it, I thought it handled ok. No real issues. Till I corrected the geometry in front by lowering it. Night and day. Handled like it was on rails after that. I know it's not a sport bike, but I haven't had a cruiser handle like that since.
Progressive front and rear, of course.
Current rides: 03 HD FLHT & 01 Yamaha XVS650(BIP)
Former: 87 Suzuki VS700, 94 BMW K1100LT & 91 Honda CB250
I don't want to own them all, just ride them all.
Former: 87 Suzuki VS700, 94 BMW K1100LT & 91 Honda CB250
I don't want to own them all, just ride them all.
- Blaine
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Re: Slammed!!
What all years had 21" on front......Mine is 19"......Would love to get a 21".
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Re: Slammed!!
1400s all had 19. 21s came from 800s and I believe 750s. Late 80s to mid to late 90's. Don't remember exact years. Bolt right up without any mods.Blaine wrote:What all years had 21" on front......Mine is 19"......Would love to get a 21".
Current rides: 03 HD FLHT & 01 Yamaha XVS650(BIP)
Former: 87 Suzuki VS700, 94 BMW K1100LT & 91 Honda CB250
I don't want to own them all, just ride them all.
Former: 87 Suzuki VS700, 94 BMW K1100LT & 91 Honda CB250
I don't want to own them all, just ride them all.
- Blaine
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Re: Slammed!!
Great......Thanks for info!!!enforcer wrote:1400s all had 19. 21s came from 800s and I believe 750s. Late 80s to mid to late 90's. Don't remember exact years. Bolt right up without any mods.Blaine wrote:What all years had 21" on front......Mine is 19"......Would love to get a 21".