Anyone ride a Harley?

Michael Vezzosi · #1 03-05-2005, 12:29 PM

Looking for a knowledgable, no-nonsense forum such as this for firsthand information. Funny, but if I were to post this on "the Whaler" site, I would be CHASTISED by the moderator. Sorry if this is inappropriate, Jason. Thanks for any suggestions guys. Vezo.

FXRSCOTTY · #2 03-08-2005, 08:31 PM

Vezo I have a couple of harleys been riding 35 years what do you need? Maybe I can help. Scotty.

Michael Vezzosi · #3 03-09-2005, 07:46 AM

FXRSCOTTY, I am considering lowering my '02 Night Train and was wondering what set-ups people were happy with. $80 for replacement (shorter, I guess) bolts or $250 for White Brothers bolts and shocks. I know you get what you pay for, but? Can you do the rear first and the front later, or is this a nightmare? Just looking for another cool forum, really. Thanks. Vezo.

cSickNick · #4 03-09-2005, 03:57 PM

Save your money, buy a VMAX!! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Sorry, could not resist ... [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

- Nick

pogden · #5 03-09-2005, 04:29 PM

I don't ride a Harley, but...
you can lower the rear first-it will just increase your rake(make it more chopper-like, by throwing your front wheel out a little further, it will turn slower and slightly different). Then you can do the front, you may be able to slide the forks up in the triple clamps, effectively lowering your front end. Just be careful that at full suspension travel your front wheel/fender does not touch the bottom triple clamp. Usually you can raise the forks a little less than an inch...but check to make sure you have no contact.
Ride Safe [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Finster · #6 03-09-2005, 04:53 PM

Pat, can I have your boat yet? [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Whats going on? You coming down anytime soon?

sailcat · #7 03-09-2005, 05:19 PM

Veso, I lowered my FXDWG. Shorter shocks in the rear and front springs in the front from Progressive. They were only about a $100 for the front. You can find them in any of the catalogs. J&P Cycles will give you a discount and free shipping now because of bike week in Daytona. Dennis Kirk also is good. Both are on the net. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
Good ridin'

sailcat · #8 03-09-2005, 05:29 PM

Pogden, Almost done with my boat, only have to attach the t-top and associated wiring. (Radio, etc.) I'll send some pics if it ever stops raining so I can finish. I did splash it though and got 51 mph in fresh water and no trim tabs on the GPS. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] Will slow down with the t-top.

Michael Vezzosi · #9 03-09-2005, 06:50 PM

Thanks guys. Pogden, last ride was an FJ1200. Awesome. Think I like it better than the Harley. No time to enjoy and this part of the country SUCKS for bikes. Would sell first over the three boats! Problem is, no matter what, when you live this close to the Atlantic, there is NO way to save your money!?! Appreciate the info.. Vezo.

FXRSCOTTY · #10 03-09-2005, 07:16 PM

Veso, if you want to wait on buying a lowering kit. You may be able to slide your fork tubes up through your trees by an inch or so and acheave the same seat height . This will shorten your wheel base a little but the bike will still handle fine. Be carefull you have clearance to your tank when the front is turned side to side. Measure the tubes with a scale or good ruler and keep them even. This is an old ice racer trick. Scotty.