Drop the Stance: Progressive Fork Lowering Kit for Harley Touring (2017–2026)

The Progressive Suspension Fork Lowering Kit is specifically engineered to reduce the front ride height of Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight (M8) Touring models from 2017 through 2026. This kit is a popular aesthetic and ergonomic upgrade, allowing the rider to achieve a slammed, custom look and often improving their ability to firmly plant their feet on the ground.

This kit is designed for the modern 49mm Showa dual bending valve (DBV) forks used on models like the Street Glide, Road Glide, and Road King.
Lowering Kit Overview for M8 Touring

This Progressive kit is optimized to work within the confines of the modern M8 fork design, utilizing a modified component set to reduce travel while maintaining usable suspension function.

Lowering Options: The kit typically offers two common lowering adjustments: 1 inch or 2 inches, depending on the desired stance and clearance requirements.

Progressive Rate Springs: The kit includes specially designed Progressive Rate Springs that are wound to handle the reduced travel. These springs provide a softer initial compression for comfort, then stiffen rapidly deeper in the stroke to resist harsh bottoming on the shorter travel.

Specialized Spacers/Internal Stops: The kit contains parts that effectively limit the fork’s extension, thus lowering the resting ride height.

Fitment and Compatibility

Direct Fitment: Designed as a direct internal replacement for the 49mm fork tubes found on all 2017–2026 Harley Touring models (FLH/FLT variants).

M8 Fork Compatibility: It is specifically engineered to integrate with the internal components of the Showa Dual Bending Valve (DBV) forks used on these late-model Harleys.

Important Considerations for Lowering

Cornering Clearance: Lowering the front end will reduce the bike’s available lean angle before footboards, floorboards, or exhaust components scrape the pavement. This is a significant trade-off for the aesthetic and ergonomic benefits.

Jiffy Stand: Depending on the amount lowered, you may need a shorter kickstand (jiffy stand) to ensure the bike leans securely when parked.

Installation: Installation requires specialized tools to handle the cartridge-style M8 forks and the proper service manual procedures.

The Progressive Fork Lowering Kit M8 Touring is an excellent way to give your late-model Touring bike a slammed look and improve ground reach, but it requires careful consideration of the impact on cornering capability.
Progressive Fork Lowering Kit For Harley Touring
Features:

These kits, when combined with shorter than stock rear shocks, will give you that low, custom look
Kit Includes components to lower the front end of your bike up to 1″
Progressive rate
High quality chrome silicon wire
Precision wound springs
Lifetime Limited Warranty
Made in the USA

Fitment Notes & Exceptions

Changing ride height can potentially change many carefully-engineered attributes of your bike, including trail and mechanical trail
A change in ride height at one end of the vehicle usually will require a change at the other end
Prior to purchasing springs that are different than your OEM length, please verify that wheel and suspension travel can be altered without causing clearance issues – common interference spots include triple trees, fenders, frame, and, of course, the ground
It is recommended to change fork seals, crush washers and fluid during this installation (sold separately)

This Product Fits

Harley Davidson
Electra Glide Highway King FLHFB 2023
Electra Glide Standard FLHT 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Electra Glide Ultra Classic FLHTCU/I 2017, 2018, 2019
Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO/SE FLHTKSE 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Electra Glide Ultra Limited FLHTK 2017-2024
Electra Glide Ultra Limited Low FLHTKL 2017, 2018, 2019
Revival FLH 2021
Road Glide CVO/SE FLTRXSE 2018-2025
Road Glide CVO ST FLTRXSTSE 2024, 2025
Road Glide FLTRX 2017-2026
Road Glide Limited CVO FLTRKSE 2022, 2023
Road Glide Limited FLTRK 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Road Glide Special FLTRXS 2017-2023
Road Glide ST FLTRXST 2022, 2023
Road Glide Ultra FLTRU 2017, 2018, 2019
Road King FLHR/I 2017-2022
Road King Special FLHRXS 2017-2025
Street Glide CVO/SE FLHXSE 2017-2025
Street Glide FLHX/I 2017-2026
Street Glide Special FLHXS 2017-2023
Street Glide ST FLHXST 2022, 2023
Street Glide Ultra FLHXU 2025