Originally Posted by roadking2000

The best way to go is with shocks. The easiest and cheapest is with blocks. I'd go shocks. You have a wide selection of shocks to pick from and one of the choices is bound to be just what you need. Most lowering blocks do indeed change the shock angle and thus change the handling characteristics of the bike. It may be a slight change, or it may be great, but it does change.

Originally Posted by CM22

Mine rides damn near like a rigid with the lowering shocks ... but she looks great

Originally Posted by 32vld

Recent post where a guy's swing arm cracked. From reading that thread these cracks tend to happen when lowering blocks are used.

Before I would change the suspension and change to a harsher ride I would get boots with thicker soles and heels.

Then try lower seat, only if you can't keep the bike from falling over when you have to stop.

Then get rid of the attitude that a biker's feet must/has to rest flat on the ground.