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Ian

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Lowering bike
« on: May 01, 2019, 08:27:19 AM »

Have an 06 Electra glide cvo.was wondering the best way to lower it a little bit.an inch or 2
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Re: Lowering bike
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2019, 08:40:49 AM »

Check and see what shocks are on it if they are 13" replace with 12" shocks or use 1" lowering blocks. Also a seat swap or have the current seat narrowed in the front by the tank will help you get your feet flatter on the ground if that is your goal.
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Re: Lowering bike
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2019, 09:00:32 AM »


The 2006 FLHTCUSE came with the standard (not lowered) suspension, front and rear.  Assuming yours hasn't been modified previously, you can safely lower it front and rear by one inch.  If you do so, I'd suggest researching some much better shocks than what Harley offered because running shorter shocks will affect ride quality significantly.  Btw, the 2005 CVO came lowered both front and rear from the factory.  It took some time to get used to the reduced ground clearance and lean angle, but once you do so it should be fine.

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Re: Lowering bike
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2019, 12:47:25 PM »

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Re: Lowering bike
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2019, 09:13:31 PM »

 Against all those who replied that nothing good would come of it, I lowered my 2006 FLHTCUSE one inch front and rear. Front was done at the dealer and rear I did with shorter shocks.
Nothing bad ever happened in the 56k miles I rode it, just didn't ride it like a Hayabusa. I even had floorboard spacers on it, lowering my lean angle even more, still safe if you ride
correctly.
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Re: Lowering bike
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2019, 10:35:04 PM »

My 04 SEEG came from the factory lowered but the person I bought it from lowered it an additional inch (maybe even 2”) If I had my drathers I’d probably prefer it back at factory height just because of dragging the bottom of the frame occasionally when going into parking lots where there is a gutter between the street and lot and I have to pull it up on 1” boards to get my lift under it.  It doesn’t bother me enough to tear the forks apart to raise it back up.  I also have footboard extensions but have never dragged them...likely due to my old-man riding style.  I said all that to say this: I wouldn’t hesitate to drop it an inch but I probably wouldn’t go any lower than that.

Well, I didn’t even address the OP’s question...lowering blocks in the rear is the most economical method unless you can find some street glide take-off shocks for a good price.  If I had to choose between the 2 I’d go with SG shocks.  The blocks work ok but they change the angle of the shock which may affect your ride quality.  As far as the front...only way is to go into the forks and there are tons of options from the aftermarket but H-D makes a kit as well.
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