What a change - Page 2

Trrust32 · 01-13-2014, 03:21 PM

Tazfl

I did lower the front forks about 5/8" by moving them up the the fork tree. but I have also modifed a harley rear shock lowring kit to lower the back also. This mod is not pretty but we made it work.. Some day I plan converting an Air dragger system to work. The only issue with lowering the front and the wheel conversion is that there is potential of the OEM blinkers hitting the fender.. I have removed my front and back blinkers and added led ones.

As for the ride it didnt seam like I changed the bike at all except for the handle bars.. However with the stock bars I would find myself riding with one hand on top of the mirror anyway..

tazfl · 01-13-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Trrust32

Tazfl

I did lower the front forks about 5/8" by moving them up the the fork tree. but I have also modifed a harley rear shock lowring kit to lower the back also. This mod is not pretty but we made it work.. Some day I plan converting an Air dragger system to work. The only issue with lowering the front and the wheel conversion is that there is potential of the OEM blinkers hitting the fender.. I have removed my front and back blinkers and added led ones.

As for the ride it didnt seam like I changed the bike at all except for the handle bars.. However with the stock bars I would find myself riding with one hand on top of the mirror anyway..

ok, it does look sweet, good job and thanks for the response.

**ringadingh** · 01-13-2014, 07:26 PM

Congratulations on the new bike, I really like your garage, it looks like a great spot to hang out.

0vationdave · 01-13-2014, 07:33 PM

Yes I think we should all head to South Dakota this summer and hang out in that garage!

Trrust32 · 01-13-2014, 08:38 PM

Thanks for the comments about my garage.. It honestly more like a bar than a garage...many Budwiser products and Pendelton cloudys have been consumed here... My buddy's actually call it the Rusty Nail

badboy194 · 01-13-2014, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Trrust32

Tazfl

I did lower the front forks about 5/8" by moving them up the the fork tree. but I have also modified a harley rear shock lowering kit to lower the back also. This mod is not pretty but we made it work.. Some day I plan converting an Air dragger system to work. The only issue with lowering the front and the wheel conversion is that there is potential of the OEM blinkers hitting the fender.. I have removed my front and back blinkers and added led ones.

As for the ride it didn't seem like I changed the bike at all except for the handle bars.. However with the stock bars I would find myself riding with one hand on top of the mirror anyway..

Does the front end need to be lowered after you put the front wheel on? Great Bike. That blue just looks sharp!

Trrust32 · 01-13-2014, 11:05 PM

The guys at roaring toyz suggest that you lower it..but I had already done so because I lowered the tail about 2 inches already. So I'm not sure it is necessary.. However I have read many articles abt 21 inch wheel conversions and they suggest lowing one inch and if you lower the back two inches in the front..

c_law23 · 02-08-2014, 12:53 AM

Wow, that looks awesome. Nicely done. How difficult is it lower the front? It's nice that everything you need to do the job is in the kit!

Trrust32 · 02-15-2014, 07:53 PM

Actually wasn't bad but you do have go take the forks completely out.. Then slide the covers off and there is a clamp you move down the fork tub and tighten... I only moved mine down about 5/8 of an inch...by the way I am no machanic so if I can do it any one can.. You don't need to take the wheel or finder off if you have someone helpping.. Just make sure u support the rear wheel because with out it the bike will come up on the jack

Trrust32 · 02-15-2014, 07:55 PM

One other thing if you lower the front and add the wheel there is potential that the blinkers will hit the fender

c_law23 · 02-15-2014, 11:42 PM

Thanks for the info. Man I love the look of that wheel. That is the main thing I miss about my 900 custom. Really changes the bike. I really don't want my bike any lower, I wonder how it handles without lowering it.

The Saint · 02-19-2014, 01:06 AM

Who's kit did you get and how hard was the install. Looks great was thinking about it but heard handling was rough. Could you let me know that also. Thanks

Trrust32 · 02-19-2014, 08:02 AM

The wheel and fender risers are a kit from Roaring Toyz.. Real simple kit only thing I had to buy is the axle removal tool... $17...

0vationdave · 02-19-2014, 09:06 AM

Unfortunately I lower my bike every time I sit on it!

Bdog · 02-19-2014, 10:36 AM

Very nice change up...keep up the good work.

01-13-2014, 03:21 PM	#16
Trrust32 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South Dakota Posts: 163	Tazfl I did lower the front forks about 5/8" by moving them up the the fork tree. but I have also modifed a harley rear shock lowring kit to lower the back also. This mod is not pretty but we made it work.. Some day I plan converting an Air dragger system to work. The only issue with lowering the front and the wheel conversion is that there is potential of the OEM blinkers hitting the fender.. I have removed my front and back blinkers and added led ones. As for the ride it didnt seam like I changed the bike at all except for the handle bars.. However with the stock bars I would find myself riding with one hand on top of the mirror anyway.. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-13-2014, 07:26 PM	#18
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01-13-2014, 07:33 PM	#19
0vationdave Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Linden, Mi. Posts: 509	Yes I think we should all head to South Dakota this summer and hang out in that garage! __________________ 2012 Lime Green Vaquero. Because chicks dig green Rockford Fosgate Punch PBR300X2 Amplifier Polk-Audio DB521 Speakers Rockford Fosgate Punch PEQ Equalizer Garmin Nuvi 4555 GPS Unit Kawasaki Aux Light Kit Ipod Kit w/4th Gen Ipod Laam Custom Seat w/modified Backrest Avon Grips w/RACNRAY's mod Aluminum Mirror Risers Clearview Large Windshield Chuckster Trailer Hitch 12v accessory plug VROC Member #36236 "I have not failed, I just found 10,000 ways that won't work" - Thomas A. Edison
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01-13-2014, 08:38 PM	#20
Trrust32 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South Dakota Posts: 163	Thanks for the comments about my garage.. It honestly more like a bar than a garage...many Budwiser products and Pendelton cloudys have been consumed here... My buddy's actually call it the Rusty Nail Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-13-2014, 11:05 PM	#22
Trrust32 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South Dakota Posts: 163	The guys at roaring toyz suggest that you lower it..but I had already done so because I lowered the tail about 2 inches already. So I'm not sure it is necessary.. However I have read many articles abt 21 inch wheel conversions and they suggest lowing one inch and if you lower the back two inches in the front.. Last edited by Trrust32; 01-13-2014 at 11:13 PM.
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02-08-2014, 12:53 AM	#23
c_law23 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Newark, OH Posts: 222	Wow, that looks awesome. Nicely done. How difficult is it lower the front? It's nice that everything you need to do the job is in the kit! __________________ Chris Black 2011 Vaquero 1700 Black 2007 900 Custom (sold) VBA #02389 VROC #24810
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02-15-2014, 07:53 PM	#24
Trrust32 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South Dakota Posts: 163	Actually wasn't bad but you do have go take the forks completely out.. Then slide the covers off and there is a clamp you move down the fork tub and tighten... I only moved mine down about 5/8 of an inch...by the way I am no machanic so if I can do it any one can.. You don't need to take the wheel or finder off if you have someone helpping.. Just make sure u support the rear wheel because with out it the bike will come up on the jack
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02-15-2014, 07:55 PM	#25
Trrust32 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South Dakota Posts: 163	One other thing if you lower the front and add the wheel there is potential that the blinkers will hit the fender
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02-15-2014, 11:42 PM	#26
c_law23 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Newark, OH Posts: 222	Thanks for the info. Man I love the look of that wheel. That is the main thing I miss about my 900 custom. Really changes the bike. I really don't want my bike any lower, I wonder how it handles without lowering it. __________________ Chris Black 2011 Vaquero 1700 Black 2007 900 Custom (sold) VBA #02389 VROC #24810
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02-19-2014, 01:06 AM	#27
The Saint Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 37	Who's kit did you get and how hard was the install. Looks great was thinking about it but heard handling was rough. Could you let me know that also. Thanks
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02-19-2014, 08:02 AM	#28
Trrust32 Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South Dakota Posts: 163	The wheel and fender risers are a kit from Roaring Toyz.. Real simple kit only thing I had to buy is the axle removal tool... $17...
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02-19-2014, 09:06 AM	#29
0vationdave Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Linden, Mi. Posts: 509	Unfortunately I lower my bike every time I sit on it! __________________ 2012 Lime Green Vaquero. Because chicks dig green Rockford Fosgate Punch PBR300X2 Amplifier Polk-Audio DB521 Speakers Rockford Fosgate Punch PEQ Equalizer Garmin Nuvi 4555 GPS Unit Kawasaki Aux Light Kit Ipod Kit w/4th Gen Ipod Laam Custom Seat w/modified Backrest Avon Grips w/RACNRAY's mod Aluminum Mirror Risers Clearview Large Windshield Chuckster Trailer Hitch 12v accessory plug VROC Member #36236 "I have not failed, I just found 10,000 ways that won't work" - Thomas A. Edison
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02-19-2014, 10:36 AM	#30
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	Very nice change up...keep up the good work. __________________
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