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Several fork spring manufacturers make kits designed to lower the front end of your bike by 1" - 2".
Although many of the kits are for Harleys, a number of metric bikes are also covered.
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Fork Lowering Kits from Progressive
Most fork lowering kits from Progressive allow the front end to be dropped by your choice of either 1" or 2".
The drop for Harley VRSC's is limited to 1".
Complete with replacement progressive springs, washers, spacers & instructions.
Available applications are all listed. All priced at £165/pair delivered.
Sportsters 1986-1987 (35mm forks)
Sportsters 1988-2015 (except XL1200S) (39mm forks)
FLHT / FLT / FLHR / FLTR 1984-2001 (except trikes) (41mm forks)
FLHT / FLT / FLHR / FLTR 2006-2013 (except trikes) (41mm forks)
FLHT / FLHX / FLHR 2014-2016 (except Low models) (49mm forks)
FXD 2006-2017 (except FXDSE) (49mm forks)
FXWG 1985-1986 (41mm forks)
FXDWG 1993-2005 (41mm forks)
FXST / FLST 1984-2017 (41mm forks)
VRSCA/B/D/W 2002-2012
VT600 Shadow 1988-2005
VF750C Magna / Deluxe 1994-2003
VT750 Shadow Ace 1998-2003
VT750DC Spirit 2001-2003 & 2005-2007
VT1100 Aero 1998-2002
VT1100C Shadow 1985-2007
VT1100 Ace / Spirit / Sabre 1987-2007
VTX1300C 2004-2009
VTX1300R/S Retro 2003-2009
VTX1300T 2008-2009
X-4 1997
Scout 2015-2016
VN400 Vulcan 1995
VN800 Vulcan 1995-2005
VN800 Vulcan Classic 1996-2005
VN800 Vulcan Drifter 2006
VN1500D Vulcan Classic 1996-2008
VN1500 Vulcan Drifter 1999-2005
VN1500 Vulcan Nomad 1998-2001
VN1500 Vulcan/SE/L 1987-1999
VN1600 Vulcan Classic 2003-2007
VN1600 Vulcan Nomad 2005-2008
VS750 Intruder 1988-1991
VS800 Intruder/S50 1992-2008
Bonneville 2001-2014
Bonneville America 2002-2014
Bonneville SE 2009-2014
Bonneville Speedmaster 2003-2014
T100 2002-2014
Rocket III 2008-2014
XVS400 1996
XV650 V-Star 1998-2010
XV700 Virago 1984-1987
XV750 Virago 1988-1997
XV1000 Virago 1984-1985
XV1100 Virago 1986-1999
XV1100 V-Star 1999-2009
XVS1100 Road Star Silverado 2006
XV1200 V-Max 1985-2007
XV1600A Road Star 1999-2003
XV1700 Road Star (not Warrior) 2004-2012
XV1900 Roadliner 2006-2012
XV1900CT Stratoliner 2006-2012
progressive "drop-in" fork kits
Progressive have introduced a range of
"drop-in" fork lowering kits, which transform a fairly time consuming installation process
into a quick and simple job.
Lower the front end of your bike by up to 2" without disassembling the entire forks, or even changing the oil!
The entire procedure can be done in 30 minutes with basic tools.
Available applications are all listed.
All priced at £175/pair delivered.
Sportsters 1988-2015 (except XL1200S) (39mm forks)
Sportster XL883N Iron 2016-2018
FLD 2012-2016
FLHT / FLT 1999-2011 (except trikes) (41mm forks)
FLHT / FLTR 2002-2005 (cartridge forks)
FXCW/C 2008-2013
FXD 1999-2005 (except FXDWG)
FXD 2006-2017 (49mm forks)
FXDWG 1999-2005 (non-cartridge forks)
FXST / FLST 2000-2017 (41mm forks)
VRSCF 2009-2017
VRSCDX V-Rod 2012-2017
VTX1800C 2002-2004
VTX1800C/F 2005-2008
VTX1800N/R/S/T 2002-2008
VN1700J Vulcan Vaquero 2011-2014
VN1700 Vulcan Voyager 2009-2014
ZX14 2006-2010
GSX-R750 1986-2009
GSX-R1000 2007-2008
GSX1300R HAYABUSA 1999-2013
M109R 2006-2007
FZ6R 2009-2014
XVS950 V-Star 2009-2014
XV1700PC Road Star Warrior 2002-2009
XV1900C Raider 2008-2014
XV1900 Roadliner/Stratoliner 2006-2014
YZF-R1 2009-2011
YZF-R6 2005
YZF-R6 2008-2014
Fork Lowering Kits from Burly
Burly kits use progressively wound springs to deliver a compliant ride, yet resist bottoming.
Kit includes components to lower bike your choice of 1" or 2" in most cases.
Requires disassembly of forks.
Kits are available for most Harley models from early to current.
Complete with replacement progressive springs, washers, spacers & instructions.
Available applications are all listed. All priced at £135/pair delivered.
Sportsters XLH 883/1000/1100 1986-1987 (35mm forks)
Sportsters 1988-2015 (except XL1200S) (39mm forks)
FLHT / FLT / FLHR / FLTR 1999-2001 (except trikes) (41mm forks)
FLHT / FLT / FLHR / FLTR 2006-2013 (except trikes) (41mm forks)
FLHTCU / FLHTK / FLTRX /FLTRXS / FLHX / FLHXS / FLHR 2014-2016 (49mm forks)
FXD 1999-2005 (except FXDX) (39mm forks)
FXD 2006-2017 (except FXDSE) (49mm forks)
FXDWG 1999-2005 (41mm forks)
FXST 2000-2010 (41mm forks)
FLST 2000-2017 (41mm forks)
Note: Drop limited to 1" for FLT/FLHT 1999-2013
Burley also make fork lowering kits for Harley Springers FXSTS / FLSTS 2000-2006.
These kits provide a quick and easy way to lower Springer front forks by 1.5".
This kit comes with two chrome compression springs, spring spacers and bushings.
Price is £163/pair delivered.
Fork Lowering Kits from L A Choppers
L A Choppers also produce a range of Harley-only fork lowering kits.
Kit includes components to lower bike 1" - 1.5" in most cases. Note that FLH models must not be lowered more than 1".
Requires disassembly of forks.
Complete with replacement progressive springs, washers, spacers & instructions.
Available applications are all listed. All priced at £120/pair delivered.
Sportsters 1988-2015 (except XL1200S) (39mm forks)
FLHT / FLT / FLHR 1999-2001 (except trikes) (41mm forks)
FLHT / FLT / FLHR 2006-2013 (except trikes) (41mm forks)
FLHT / FLHX / FLHR 2014-2016 (49mm forks)
FXD 1999-2005 (except FXDX) (39mm forks)
FXD 2006-2017 (except FXDSE) (49mm forks)
FXDWG 1999-2005 (41mm forks)
FXST 2000-2010 (41mm forks)
FLST 2000-2017 (41mm forks)
Fork Lowering Kit from Arlen Ness
Specially designed fork dampers are shorter than stock and specifically drilled to lower your
motorcycle while retaining a factory quality ride.
Ranging from 1-1/2" to 2-1/2" drop, each fork damper is model specific and utilizes
factory fork springs.
Fork dampers feature a shortened length and are drilled in strategic positions to obtain a factory ride quality.
Each kit includes 2 complete damper assemblies.
Available applications are all for 41mm forks, as listed. All priced at £69/pair delivered.
FLHT 1999-2001 (except trikes) - lowers by 1.5"
FLHT / FLTR 2006-2013 (except trikes) - lowers by 1.5"
FLHR 1999-2013 (except trikes) - lowers by 1.5"
FLST 2000-2017 - lowers by 2"
FXST 2000-2010 - lowers by 2.5"