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so for those of you who have lowered your bikes via new shocks in the back and spring kit in front, is there anything else we need to be aware of if we're considering lowering the bike? Are there other parts that have to be altered, moved, or chopped? I seem to remember reading about someone having to alter the airbox or cut a chain guard, but I could totally be making that up. Memory is getting fuzzier and fuzzier...



I swapped for progressive 412s (11.5") and progressive lowering kit for the front (1" in front). The only thing to consider is that if tyou have long pipes you are going to scrape in truns. I eliminated some of this by stiffening the rear suspension but if I really get agressive (which I try not to) Ill scrape a bit.
A 2" drop all around might be a whole different story.


Again, for what it's worth, my 2003 Speedmaster is slammed 2" front and rear with stock(gutted) pipes. I ride pretty aggressively and my pipes never scrape. Remember while you're dropping the front,the rear only changes above the axle,(no change in pipe clearance). I was concerned about this. My measurement showed about a 1" drop in the exhaust. Go ahead and slam it!

Strangler