[Mat0302]

This is the only pic I have with the fairings off. Loosen one bolt at the top tree and two bolts at the bottom tree, then left the fork slide up through the trees. You can use the weight of the bike to help you, but do it slowly and one at a time.

[The Man]

Thanks for your help, i really appreciate your help.

Ride Safe

[LocoKat]

Mat,thanks for posting a pic that really helps

[BigSteve]

I lowered the front 1 inch. Big difference in the ride; it handles quicker.

[Jabara57]

another update, i have noticed under hard braking even the slightest bump will bottom me out. and im only lowered 1 inch!! Not a big deal in everyday riding...but somethint to keep in mind when you really need to stop...

[chinto]

you need to be careful about upsetting the geometry of the bike as well. Lowering only the front will shift the weight closer to the front of the bike causing the rear to lift easier under heavy breaking. I think some of you guys are pushing the envelope as far as safety is concerned. Just be careful and test ride your changes in a safe environment to understand how you affected the bikes handling, before you hit the streets.

cheers

[Mat0302]

I have noticed when you brake hard on the front, the rear tire will lock up easier. my bike is also lowered 2" in the rear. i didn't notice much if any difference in braking. It would make sense though if you lowered only the front, under hard braking the rear brake isn't going to do much.

[Black_peter]

Lowering the front a full inch is going over board IMO..
You can bottom out the fork against the triple trees without lowering. (though technically it shouldn't) taking a full inch out of the travel is really pushing it.

[chinto]

It would make sense though if you lowered only the front, under hard braking the rear brake isn't going to do much.

other than skid out and cause you to lose control.

[Jabara57]

considering it only lowered my seat height not even 1/2 an inch after i lowered my fork an inch, i dont think it changed the geometry of the bike all that much.

Ill AutoCAD a few drawings so see how much they really changed.

[Black_peter]

considering it only lowered my seat height not even 1/2 an inch after i lowered my fork an inch, i dont think it changed the geometry of the bike all that much.

Ill AutoCAD a few drawings so see how much they really changed.

Hmmm ok..
But do you know how much is too much?

[edub]

dropped mine today too(1.25" in front). i have the front set to the stiffest and the rear is on the lowest setting. i may change the rear setting back and order some of those custom dog bones from ne-oublie later. it looks great and i like the way it handles. the only problem i have is my freeway blaster sometimes hitting the fender.

[Jabara57]

Hmmm ok..
But do you know how much is too much?

I dont think anyone does, or this wouldve been a really short thread. I certainly cant figure it out, that would require a very heavy mass based analysis, unless someone has a nice set of front and rear scales so i can figure out the weight distribution change.

asuming we knew that, and if we had the center of gravity of the bike, as well as the geometry while under braking,you could make a reasonable guess about the weight on each tire. But all of that takes alot of asumptions and is beyond what i can figure out....probably

im just trying to see how much it lowered my bike.

is 1 inch too much? 2 inches? what is "too much"?? I have no idea, and without knowing all of the above, neither does anyone else. What is "safe" is purely speculation

[Jabara57]

"Raising or lowering the front end of your motorcycle puts more or less weight on the front end. However, the handling change due solely to the change in weight bias is negligible."

-sportrider.com



trail does affect handling alot however, and im trying to figure out how much mine changed.