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WDAN
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« on: March 27, 2012, 05:22:08 AM »
Baron' Custom Accessories makes lowering kits for several brands including Ace, Shadow, Spirit.
I had a Baron's lowering kit installed on my Road Star. Lowered rear 1-1/2".

http://www.baroncustom.com/search/index.html?searchtype=products&query=lowering+kit&go.x=9&go.y=4

Does anyone make such a kit for the Valk?
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« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2012, 05:57:03 AM »
shorter shocks by, progressive, works, etc.
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« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2012, 07:00:18 AM »
No "kit" available that I know of, but you can put lower shocks on it to get it closer to the ground.  Call Daryl at XF6 Customs for shocks and advice.  He's a site sponsor and helps to keep the lights on here. 
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« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2012, 07:09:22 AM »
Quote from: BF on March 27, 2012, 07:00:18 AM
No "kit" available that I know of, but you can put lower shocks on it to get it closer to the ground.  Call Daryl at XF6 Customs for shocks and advice.  He's a site sponsor and helps to keep the lights on here. 
You might even suggest to Daryl that he make such a kit. Looks like it's right up his alley. Much less expensive than buying new shocks.  cooldude
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« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2012, 07:17:05 AM »
If you decide to lower your bike remember that the cornering angle of your bike is going to be less. I was on  a ride recently with an HD rider who had just lowered it 2 inches, he put it into a corner and  planted his kickstand mount in the pavement which in turn dropped him and the bike.   uglystupid2
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« Reply #5 on: March 27, 2012, 07:26:40 PM »
buying new shocks.            Shocked                 ???                tickedoff
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« Reply #6 on: March 27, 2012, 10:11:30 PM »
I am reasonably certain there is no way to lower a valk using 13" shocks (without letting the air out of the tires).  I suppose you could try to run a 14" wheel/tire.  Grin

You can get a few mm's  lower running a 55 rear rear auto tire. 

Most (all?)lowering kits are for softail/sportbike style single shock rear suspensions. 
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