I LOWERED MY ROADKING WITH A REAR SHOCK LOCATING KIT I BOUGHT OFF EBAY. IT LOWERED THE REAR APPROXIMATELY 1.5 INCHES. THE BIKE FEELS SO MUCH LIGHTER, EASIER TO BACK UP, AND NO PROBLEMS WHAT SOEVER WITH GROUND CLEARANCE OR MY PIPES. I RIDE MOUNTAINS WITH MY WIFE ON BACK ALL THE TIME AND IT HANDLES GREAT. NO DIFFERENCE IN THE RIDE AT ALL. LOOKS BETTER TOO!!