Lowering kits
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Lowering kits
Alright folks. I'm thinking I want to drop my rear end an inch. What is the general consensus of the lowering kits. Good ? Bad? I've done a little reading about the pros and cons. But you can find as many pros as cons (probably Silvia's in this forum). Real world "it happened to me" (good or bad) input would be appreciated.
Thanks
Bruce
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Bruce
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10-20-2016, 04:25 PM
pro- you can stay with 13" shocks which give better damping than 12"- more travel
( I tried 12" vs 13" and lowering blocks- the latter was better for ride quality)
cons- depending on what you get, some lowering blocks may pivot on the swingarm
reduced cornering clearance
Mike
( I tried 12" vs 13" and lowering blocks- the latter was better for ride quality)
cons- depending on what you get, some lowering blocks may pivot on the swingarm
reduced cornering clearance
Mike
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10-20-2016, 06:20 PM
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I lower everything I own, no matter what....LOL
My Mustang, My S10 and of course, my bike. But that's because I like it. In terms of whether to lower, that's up to you. In terms of HOW to lower, think this:
Cheap lowering blocks, like ebay brackets = Bad.
Quality Lowering blocks, like Pingel = Decent
Shorter shocks = the best way.
Modified seats get the rider down, as well, and maintain the longer suspension travel.
My Mustang, My S10 and of course, my bike. But that's because I like it. In terms of whether to lower, that's up to you. In terms of HOW to lower, think this:
Cheap lowering blocks, like ebay brackets = Bad.
Quality Lowering blocks, like Pingel = Decent
Shorter shocks = the best way.
Modified seats get the rider down, as well, and maintain the longer suspension travel.
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