Looking to lower my 14 SGS. Looks like no one make a kit for the coil shocks so I'm leaning towards a seat mod from meancitycycles.com. Does anyone know of a lowering kit for the coil shocks? Anyone have any recent dealings with Meancity?
Thanks!
14 SGS - Blackened Cyan
SE Intake
4" Reinharts
Kuryakyn Crusher Head Pipes
TTS Mastertuner
Thanks for the feedback on meancity. I looked at shock offsets at JP, LAChoppers etc and no one makes them for coil spring shocks that come on the SGS-FLHXS. They only work with air shocks...according to the manufacturers. Must be a different mount.
Thanks for the feedback and suggestions. I think I'll try the seat mod first. Get them to drop the seat height by 1" and narrow the front.
IMHO the low profile tires and coil spring rear on the SGS make for an uncomfortable ride. When I demo rode the 14 SG it had air shocks which seemed to give a smoother ride.
The St Gld has 12" shocks on the rear...lower the front by 1" with a drop in kit...next put the 15 Low seat from an Ultra Low on then add the new narrow primary cover ...
Most people lower a bike for safety. More comfortable and easier to maneuver in parking lots, etc. I think you are right though. I bought a 1200 Sportster in the 90's and after I lowered it (like an 883 hugger) it rode a lot worse.
I am not tall. I do agree a lowered bike is nice in parking lots. I argue with metric guys I have dropped more bikes in parking lots, then scraped pegs, which is why I lie Harleys. Harleys are already low.
I would go with Progressive 440s, or current model and a seat that allowed my legs to come together more.
My Mustang raised me and I hated, I got used to it, cause $$ to replace. But I prefer my Corbin.
At sturgis I just bought a mustang seat. Love the seat but you are right, it's just a little bit higher. I spent a lot in it so I plan to keep it. At least for now.
Might Look into progressive this winter. Saving for a lift first
I am going the other way. Currently looking for 13" HD or Progressive shocks for 2014 Street Glide. I understand model years way back still fit current bikes. I want all the travel.
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