Questions on getting the rear lower to the ground.

[tim19aldrich]

Hello,
I have legends air ride on the rear of my 08 SG with Arlen Ness stretched bags and fender. I love the look when the back is slammed, I cannot get my bike that low. I recently ordered a 1" to 3" lowering kit for my bike to aide this. I tried to lower it 2" but it moved the shock back too far leaving me unable to put on my saddlebags. Do you guys have any suggestions that could help me get the stance I want?

 

[coolerman69]

Monroe ma785 shocks

 

[Bare Knuckle Baggers]

Lower profile tire works. Not sure of the size and I think you have to go to a 17" wheel.

 

[tim19aldrich]

Coolerman69,
Are these universal shocks? All I found were applications for cars. I cant seem to find any information on these shocks are they lower than most other applcations?

 

[Fire-Medic]

Coolerman69,
Are these universal shocks? All I found were applications for cars. I cant seem to find any information on these shocks are they lower than most other applcations?

Read the air ride 101 sticky, it details everything!

 

[tim19aldrich]

Great, thanks man.

 

[Fire-Medic]

Great, thanks man.

No problem, and just FYI, there are a couple of member here who use those shocks with the lowering kit to get the look you're after........

 

[tim19aldrich]

Very cool, I fund them on Amazon for $58 so that a good price. I wish I would have seen this before I spent 1500 on the Legends kit. HAHA

 

[Marc]

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[coolerman69]

Very cool, I fund them on Amazon for $58 so that a good price. I wish I would have seen this before I spent 1500 on the Legends kit. HAHA

Lots of guys feel the same way. If you use this kit in combination with a lowering kit and a 17" low profile tire you can put a set of stretched bags on the ground while on the stand.
(On a 2012 sg)

 

[tim19aldrich]

Good to hear, that is the look I want. I have a 4" stretch on my Arlen ness fender but I am also thinking of going to a different fender and baggers. I need to keep my eye out for something with a longer stretch. I saw a picture of voodoo bags and they flow really nice.

 

[Appling Bagger]

are there more lower profile tires for 17 vs 16. cant seem to find anything for 16

 

[Fire-Medic]

are there more lower profile tires for 17 vs 16. cant seem to find anything for 16

200/50 17..... not sure on the 16 though..... someone more knowledgeable than myself will chime in I'm sure.......

 

[808Bagger]

08-lower models. Avon Av80 3D ultra sport 150/60ZR-17
now my secret is out!

HARLEYDAVIDSON

 

[Appling Bagger]

dam now i gotta find me a 17 rear wheel. thanks though.

 

[Rob55]

I run a stock rear 16, with an Avon tire. 12" Arnott air ride with 1" lowering block with no rubbing

 

[tim19aldrich]

Rob 55,
I have a similar set up. I am running Legends air ride and I put a one inch lowering block on the back but it wasnt low enough. I want my bike to sit like 808Bagger's.

 

[Rob55]

Rob 55,
I have a similar set up. I am running Legends air ride and I put a one inch lowering block on the back but it wasnt low enough. I want my bike to sit like 808Bagger's.

i believe he has 8" bags though

 

[Baddd bagger]

Rob 55,
I have a similar set up. I am running Legends air ride and I put a one inch lowering block on the back but it wasnt low enough. I want my bike to sit like 808Bagger's.

He has longer then your average extended bags don't forget


Slam it!

 

[Rob55]

He has longer then your average extended bags don't forget


Slam it!

That is correct, i dont believe you will be able to get it much lower than rear air ride and 1" block. Unless you go with 8" bags