Can a road King Classic be lowered in front?
My RK is lowered 1″ in front and 2″ in the rear. I can’t tell you specifics because it was lowered when I bought it, but I CAN tell you that I have Progressive shocks on the rear. To lower the front you will have to change the fork springs.
How big are shocks on a road King?
That is the same size that the RK Custom used and the Streetglide uses. i used the 12 inch shocks on my 09 roadking and a mustang seat on change on the front bike handles great .am 5.7 and can stand flat footed now it should read no change on the front susp.
What’s the best seat for a road King?
Hey TkG – I’d first recommend a different seat. If you get a lower profile seat, you can probably get an inch or two closer to the ground. I have a Corbin seat that I love, although I’ve heard some compare them to riding on a slab of wood.
What kind of shocks do I need to lower my Road King?
– Lower the rear with shorter shocks or a lowering kit. You can get HD, Progressive, Werks, and many other brands of shocks. You will hear great debate over which shock is the best. When I lowered my Road King but I didn’t want to use a lowering kit so I bought 12″ shocks to lower the rear end 1″.
My RK is lowered 1″ in front and 2″ in the rear. I can’t tell you specifics because it was lowered when I bought it, but I CAN tell you that I have Progressive shocks on the rear. To lower the front you will have to change the fork springs.
Which is the best Harley Davidson touring Shock?
Progressive Suspension 944-4020UT – Best Harley Touring Shocks The Progressive Suspension 944-4020UT is an all-touring shock that’s outfitted to be used for people that are planning on riding with a passenger.
What kind of bike is a Harley Davidson Road King?
The Road King is an archetypal Harley-Davidson motorcycle with a classic look that really appeals to purists. It’s a wonderful tourer with an upright riding position and large screen as well as panniers as standard. If you want to go retro, the Road King Classic replaces the solid panniers for leather items to add even more vintage flair.