[arsenic]

i feel that it handles much better since i lowered it

well, you feel wrong

[Mat0302]

It didn't cost me anything because i had a friend that worked at a welding shop do it for me

I had about 3/4" cut out of my kickstand, didn't cost me a whole lot either. I have a friend that works at a shop also.

[luvmykatana]

It didn't cost me anything because i had a friend that worked at a welding shop do it for me

[Tmod]

Tmod, awesome. Yeah.. have you ever lowered a bike? I'm definately going to lower mine pretty soon. I'll definately hit u up.. what u moding on your bike nowadayz?

I am not going to lower it as I already am flat footed while sitting on it and I ordered the Corbin seat and that will bring me even lower.

I haven't ever lowered a bike but I don't see it being that big of a deal.

As far as changes on my bike.
Ivan's Jet Kit
Factory Pro Advancer
Corbin Seat
V&H Slip-on
Metzeler Z6 tires
Shift kit - But CP was out of those so that will have to wait.

And since I am in there I am going to run the valves and make sure those are correct.

Let me know if you run into any problems lowering your bike.

Tmod

[ThAzKat]

If you are going to lower your bike, lower both ends like chinto said. You can slide the fork tubes up to lower the front.

[Mat0302]

I think it's personal preference as stated. The only reason you have to would be your height. other wise your just doing it for looks. I wouldn't say its the worst thing possible. handling really isn't that much different.

[chinto]

i feel that it handles much better since i lowered it

did you lower both the front and rear the same amount? if you did, it will not change the handling at all only the clearance.

[giftedwon]

i feel that it handles much better since i lowered it

[arsenic]

there are two schools of thought here:
1. If you need to lower it because of your height then it's great.
2. If you're looking for handling gains it's about the worst thing you could do.

[giftedwon]

yes it worth i!. it made a world of difference for me.

[bagyo]

Tmod, awesome. Yeah.. have you ever lowered a bike? I'm definately going to lower mine pretty soon. I'll definately hit u up.. what u moding on your bike nowadayz?

[Tmod]

yo luvmykatana. how'd you shorten your kickstand? did you take it to a shop and how much did they charge?

If you want to lower your bike and you need the kickstand lowered let me know, I have access to a full machine, sheet metal and weld shop at work.

Tmod

[DayKat]

I never saw a reason to lower the Kat looks / stance wise. Now if you want to touch your feet to the ground, I can see the benefit.
Worth it? Don't think new dogbones are all that expensive are they?

[sladecm]

do you need it lowered cause of your height? if so it's worth it for your safety. if not, no. just my 2 cents though.

[bagyo]

yo luvmykatana. how'd you shorten your kickstand? did you take it to a shop and how much did they charge?