[KatanaBrett]

Wow that looks cool too.
I thought mine sat low, but yours is way low.
I like the pipe.
Richard

I think they look really sweet lowered. Particularly that white/blue post!

Thanks I put a lot of pride in my bike.

Kats can and do look good low to the ground, and when done right, they can look real nice with a little stretch to them as well. I've had both done to mine over the past few years. To be quite honest, I thought my bike looked frickin' kick azz when it was lowered and stretched...but the modifications done just weren't for me. When I say 'weren't for me', I should say 'didn't fit my riding style.' I like riding hard and railing corners and doing trackdays...so you can imagine how I felt about my 'looks good' mods at that point...they had to go. It's all in the hands of the rider and what he considers his style of 'riding'.

I agree with you, I like to lift and lower my bike to accommodate riding conditions. But yea all up to the rider and how they ride.

[WickedKatweazle]

Kats can and do look good low to the ground, and when done right, they can look real nice with a little stretch to them as well. I've had both done to mine over the past few years. To be quite honest, I thought my bike looked frickin' kick azz when it was lowered and stretched...but the modifications done just weren't for me. When I say 'weren't for me', I should say 'didn't fit my riding style.' I like riding hard and railing corners and doing trackdays...so you can imagine how I felt about my 'looks good' mods at that point...they had to go. It's all in the hands of the rider and what he considers his style of 'riding'.

Considering I am becoming more the "hard and railing corners" type the more confidence I gain, does anyone think I could benefit from dropping the center stand and shortening the wheel base?

[teddy]

Considering I am becoming more the "hard and railing corners" type the more confidence I gain, does anyone think I could benefit from dropping the center stand and shortening the wheel base?

Wheelbase is a moot point...tightening it up will help in cornering, but also sacrifice some of that cushy touring suspension it has. I lost my centerstand loooong ago. They are great for maintenance standards, but I put spools on my swingarm and rarely do long enough trips to worry about needing to do roadside maintenance or repairs.

[Mat0302]

I'll chime in a little late, but I have had mine lowered for 2 years now and still enjoy it. I do have to keep my eye out for things, especially speed bumps. I also have an aftermarket exhaust header which scrapes the most now. here is a pic from a while back.






riding 2 up is a different story. I have to make right turns slowly, and I even bottom out on the interstate a few times. otherwise... Ive enjoyed it and get plenty of compliments.