[flhri03]

We just picked up an 05 Dyna Low Rider for my "vertically challenged" wife. We need to lower it a bit, 2 inches would be perfect if possible. We're thinking the progressive fork springs and rear shocks would be the way to go. I also considered maybe having the rear shocks shortened but I don't know anyone that's had that done. We only lowered the rear on her hugger and it was fine, but I think on the Dyna we should do both. Any suggestions?

[corneo]

Before you go to that extreme would getting different tires (thinner tires/different rims) help?

[bigwater]

Lowering a Low Rider, huh? She must be vertically challenged I've not had any experience lowering a bike... I'm 6'4" and still trying to figure out the best way to raise one. I would think, though, that you're probably correct in your assesment that you should lower both the front and the rear. The dyna front ends seem to be sort of light and squirley in the first place, and lowering the back end without lowering the front end might increase that effect. That's just an educated guess... nothing substantial from real world experience.

Actually the only reason I jumped into this thread was to ask if you had checked on whether that bike had been recalled. There were several recalls on Dynas from 2004-2006 on various issues from transmissions to cables rubbing holes in gas tanks to excess pressure build up in the gas tanks. You might want to check the VIN against affected bikes to make sure a problem doesn't crop up.

[immortalbitch]

excellent advice, BIGWATER .... we can always count on you ......lol and thank you, i will let a few of my friends know

[flht1]

The best way to get the most drop out of a dyna I have found is burly brand lowering tabs and as you said progressive lowering shocks (11") and progressive lowering fork springs. Just for the sake of a good disagreement I have found the narrow glide frontend to be far from squirley having logged over 100,000 miles on one. Now riding an flht I find myself missing the nimble handling of the dyna narrow glide. She should love it. Just remember lowering the bike will greatly effect the lean angle in a turn.

Ride safe

[flhri03]

Thanks for the input, and yes, she's pretty challenged in the height department. The good news is she'll never ride my Road King...

[nidan]

We lowered my wife's first sporty 2 ways , first the White bros kit, then with a set of the shortest Progressive 412's that would fit. We also needed to change the jiffy stand. It worked great , the forks should have gone too , but she traded up to a 1200C a few months later. I rode the bike and even at about 220 with gear it was smooth as silk , Progressive's are great shocks.

[vpats]

Another suggestion, if you still have the factory seat (saddle if you live west of the pecos) you might want to look at some aftermarket seats. I've seen some really thin looking seats you might be able to squeeze an extra inch or two from that angle.

Or maybe take the factory one to an upholstery shop for some surgery.

[flhri03]

We went with Progressive front and rear. It fits her perfect now, and I can't say I mind riding it either. The next thing she gets is pipes..

[Ricky RoadKing]

Originally Posted by flhri03

We went with Progressive front and rear. It fits her perfect now, and I can't say I mind riding it either. The next thing she gets is pipes..

Sounds like the perfect Anniversary gift!