Lowering 09 Ultra and need your opinion.

[Tollbooth]

 Front lowering has many options in catalogs. Burly, Progressive, Harley, etc. With all the experts here on this site, I'm asking for help in picking the right one. But in reality I am asking to be saved from myself. I always pick the wrong type. Which brand works the best for lowering and keeping the good ride?
Thanks
Tollbooth

[seattledyna]

what ever they do to lower the newer streetglides would be a good start, couldnt believe how much lower an 010 SG was sitting next to the 09 RG

[italianheritage]

Tollbooth,
I cant speak for the other methods you mentioned, but I used Harley parts to lower my 09 Ultra front end and I am very pleased with the results.  I have 7K miles on the bike under all types of riding conditions and I have had no issues to speak of.  Good luck.
Mark

[Kansas]

I lowered a 1994 FXDL with a Progressive fork kit and 1" shorter rear shocks.  Over the next three years it handled much better, eleminated fork compression when braking, and felt more composed.  The only down side was getting my butt up off the seat for heavy bumps or pot holes.  Progressive = quality.

[Snuff™]

Sooooooo...the next question is, "What's the stock length of '10 rear shocks?"

-Snuff

[Tollbooth]

Tollbooth,
I cant speak for the other methods you mentioned, but I used Harley parts to lower my 09 Ultra front end and I am very pleased with the results.  I have 7K miles on the bike under all types of riding conditions and I have had no issues to speak of.  Good luck.
Mark


Mark did you lower the rear? If so what did you use?
Carl

[italianheritage]

Carl,
I kept it consistant and lowered the rear with Harley shocks as well.  I run two up about 50% of the time and have never had a problem with bottoming.  Yeah, I can feel the worst of the bumps, but nothing that would change my mind about doing it again.  I've experimented with the air pressure in the rear shocks and am currently running 40 psi in them to better accommodate my passenger.  I had an '07 Heritage that I lowered an inch (in the back only) and I would drag a floorboard occassionally but this bike, same roads and riding style has never dragged once.   
Mark

[Tollbooth]

 After shaving the sides of the stock seat to reach a flat footed stand, I realized just the seat was not good for me. Went to buy a Road Zepplin and these were on back order 3 weeks. Sold out across the US. (Guess I'm not the only person). This raised me 1 in. Back to square one. The bike is to tall or I'm to short. My 05 Ultra was fine.
I bought a set of lowering brackets that move the rear shocks back 1/2 in. and down 1 in. This way I save the Ultra ride by using the new stock shocks. The kit worked out just fine for me. The bike handles more like a sport bike, much less effort needed to maneuver. I want to thank everyone for their input.
Tollbooth

[snoman]

  The 1" lowering brackets worked well for me but I also refilled stock shocks with 10 wght. Belray.
Improved the ride  solo or 2-up .
  sno

[IndyHarley]

remember also on a new bike (new seat) you actually will be raised higher because of its newness - after about 6 months of consistant riding you will be lower because of compression of the seat - I noticed this on my new 08 as I seemed to sit higher but after about 6 months I am at the level I expected simply do to seat compression. Of course it depends on how lower you want to be.

[heron2000]

i would ride for a while and see if the seat compressed - then if i wanted a lower seat i would try a new seat 1st before i go to lowering the bike.  then i would probably use the haarley parts to lowery the rear 1st and then after a while if i wanted it lower i would do the front

[thealaskan©]

I sat on an 09 Street Glide with Progessive 2" lower front & rear.  Can't attest to the ride but it sure makes the bike feel lighter.  You have to go with a shorter kickstand also.