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Lowering front and rear #55915 04/21/2006 5:03 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 370 Huntington, WV stevieh OP Adjunct
OP stevieh Adjunct Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 370 Huntington, WV	Can someone help out with directions to a complete thread detailing lowering the front and rear of a SM? I looked thru a bunch....I am just wanting a straight forward here is what I ordered and from where and how to do it type thing.... Any suggestions are greatly appreciatted Thanks 2003 Red and Black Speedy. What do I want to change on my bike next????

Re: Lowering front and rear stevieh #55916 04/21/2006 11:55 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 601 B'ham, AL BonnyBeemer Adjunct
BonnyBeemer Adjunct Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 601 B'ham, AL	Steve, I purchased Progressive Suspension's 412 Lowered Shocks & Fork Lowering kit from MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORY WAREHOUSE. The part #'s (for an America of Speedmaster) are: Ord # - Description - Part # ---------------------------------------------------- 35636 - PROG FORK LOWERING KIT - #101564 27928 - PROG 412 SERIES SHOCKS - #4124254C Check out these links..... http://www.mawonline.com/progress.htm#Fork%20lowering%20kits and...... http://www.mawonline.com/progress.htm#Shocks MIKE

Re: Lowering front and rear BonnyBeemer #55917 04/22/2006 5:38 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 370 Huntington, WV stevieh OP Adjunct
OP stevieh Adjunct Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 370 Huntington, WV	GREAT Thanks for the information that is exactly what i was wanting. 2003 Red and Black Speedy. What do I want to change on my bike next????

Re: Lowering front and rear stevieh #55918 04/22/2006 8:22 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 601 B'ham, AL BonnyBeemer Adjunct
BonnyBeemer Adjunct Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 601 B'ham, AL	Good luck.... hope this turns out good for ya. Love mine !! MIKE

Lowering front and rear BonnyBeemer #55919 04/24/2006 12:05 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 73 Buffalo New York GaryJames Member
GaryJames Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 73 Buffalo New York	Get the Progressive "front kit" & rear shocks...it makes a BIG diffrence! Smooth, no more front end dive & no bottoming out. There is a big tech tip to doing the front. If you plan on doing it the way it's meant to be done. I will be glad to give U the skinny on the front end if you havent done one, feel free to contact me, but before U do it. get said items for install... 1. 5 gal clean bucket (to catch & save fork fluid) 2. Wooden broom stick form hardware store (I'll explain later) 3. Your metric tools & snap ring spreader to remove front fork seals. The front end took me about an hour & was well worth it. Member G@ry J@mes

Re: Lowering front and rear GaryJames #55920 04/24/2006 5:08 AM
Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 431 Strathroy, ON, Canada BikerT Adjunct
BikerT Adjunct Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 431 Strathroy, ON, Canada	Gary, some how I knew you would show up. BikerT Willy-2003 BA

Re: Lowering front and rear BikerT #55921 04/25/2006 7:46 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,254 Surrey,BC ,Canada. Celt Oil Expert
Celt Oil Expert Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,254 Surrey,BC ,Canada.	GJ how about posting the big tech tip in the tech vault , i,ll be doing this spring thing pretty soon and i,m sure there be a few others interested also , cheers mate . Politically correct ,my a r s e. http://picasaweb.google.com/106503589568630976738/Hols201002?authkey=Gv1sRgCL68iYDR577DAQ#

Re: Lowering front and rear Celt #55922 04/26/2006 2:01 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 370 Huntington, WV stevieh OP Adjunct
OP stevieh Adjunct Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 370 Huntington, WV	Thanks. I will contact you when I am ready. I own a 03 SM and I am going to keep it pretty much stock. My Dad who recently passed away had a 01 BA. He had always talked about lowering, chopping rear fenders, changing out turn signals etc. Just a little customizing. So I am gonna take the bike and really fix it up the way he wanted it. This website will be a GREAT helping in making his dream come true. 2003 Red and Black Speedy. What do I want to change on my bike next????

Re: Lowering front and rear stevieh #55923 04/26/2006 2:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,734 Tucson, Az SalMaglie Loquacious
SalMaglie Loquacious Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,734 Tucson, Az	Steve, Sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. This is the first time in 3 years I've heard of a fellow America or Speedmaster owner passing away. Taking his bike and making the bike the way he would've wanted is a fine tribute to him. If there's anything we can do to help, feel free to ask.

Re: Lowering front and rear GaryJames #55924 04/27/2006 1:33 AM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 73 Buffalo New York GaryJames Member
GaryJames Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 73 Buffalo New York	It has been brought to my attention the whole "snap ring spreader to remove front fork seals" thing was wrong. I was thinking of when I chromed the lower legs...sorry. So...U wont B needing that tool. Member Gary James I have notes & any of U are welcome to get them VIA eMail. U may also call if stuck.

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