Turn a Classic into a classic

Whiskers,

I ordered the Ostrich off the internet. I searched and searched and ordered samples until I found what I wanted.
I got the work done here locally in Houston at a place called Tru Colors. They do great work and it only took them 1 week.
 
That's about how much my bike was lowered with H-D's Profile shocks in the rear and a Progressive kit in the front - I wanted as fat & low as possible for a daily rider. Plus, the classics that were our inspiration for style appear lower than a modern touring bike.

You'll notice the the lowered rear the most for getting your feet flat and brining down the bike's center of gravity so that might be the best place to start.

The Progressive fork spring kit has spacers for -1" or -2", I'd recommend going with -1" to level out the bike. Any lower in front will put a ding on top of your Classic's front fender the 1st big bump you hit (don't ask how I know).

Also, if you have any plans to change bars, seat or windshield it would be best to wait until after you have some ride time on the lowered bike. Since your riding position will be somewhat different after lowering, the ergonomics of the bike may need some adjustment.
 
I picked up a nice1" HD lowering set used that came off of a 2004 RKC - the rear shocks fit great but the front fork lowering spring kit only fits 2002+ Road Kings and will not go in my 1998's forks.

I'm unloading it for $75 ($194 retail) if anyone is looking for a set - or would rather swap for a set that lowers my front forks.

Do they even make something for pre 2000 forks ?
 
All I've done to my bike so far is the visors for the lights. I went with the actual visore, versus putting on the visored rings.

When I manage to get a pic of it with the visors, I will post it. Going on a long run today, so it may be a couple of days.
 
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