Just installed Progressive springs and lowered the front of my 2nd Gen.

[elmicko]

All I can say is "WOW"!!! The front end doesn't float over bumps any more and it's much more stable at parking lot speeds. (not to mention my feet now touch the ground)

[Globewalker]

Sweet. By your pic i figured you for 6ft though

Did you do it yourself or have the dealer do it?

Considering that also on my RSTD and wonder what the labor cost should run.

Did you go with the Barons kit?

 

Thanks,

Keith

[1joeranger]

At 6' 2" I really did not understand why I would need a lowering kit?! Convinced to give it a try since others raved about the improved handling I finally succumbed. WOW! They are right. Later, when it was time to change out the front tire, I installed the progressive springs. Another WOW!!! Handling, as elmicko mentions, is so much better and I no longer have that dive sensation while applying brakes!!

 

I think the lowering kit was about $80 (think it was Baron's?) and the spring about $125. I did my own labor after reading every thing I could here. The lowering kit is a fairly easy install. For the springs RandyR spent a lot of time holding my hand, via email, helping me get them right!

 

My 05RSTD is a much better ride for the effort and cost!

[dunsonaventure]

How much clearance do you loose. I enjoy being able to realy drop this bike down in the curves. would the lowering affect this.I am only 5'9" and about 180lbs. Got to admit lowering it sounds appealing.