How low can you go... Comfortably
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From: Ogden, UT
That's great! And dropping that kind of weight is pretty impressive too.
I'm just 5'6" with a really short 27" inseam, not looking to lose any weight (quite the opposite). I just put a new front end on (3 degree, 2 over) so that should have kept the front around the same height. I forgot to compensate for the 21" wheel over the 19" I had so I'm an inch higher up front and now looking at possibly bringing the rear down... Partially for look and partially to stand flat footed.
I'm just 5'6" with a really short 27" inseam, not looking to lose any weight (quite the opposite). I just put a new front end on (3 degree, 2 over) so that should have kept the front around the same height. I forgot to compensate for the 21" wheel over the 19" I had so I'm an inch higher up front and now looking at possibly bringing the rear down... Partially for look and partially to stand flat footed.
I seriously doubt you gained an inch of height, most 19 and 21" tires I looked at when I swapped were within 1/2" of each other diameter wise. My 19 was actually only 1/2" smaller than my 21 and that was the overall diameter, so only 1/4" height wise.
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From: Richmond, VA
In my opinion, if your doing that much two up then 12 inches should be the absolute LOWEST shock to run. Either choose a Heavy Duty 12 incher or have a set of custom jobs built for you. Plenty of people run 11's but to me thats way to harsh of a ride.
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Joined: May 2010
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From: Kennewick, WA
I'm 220 and my wife is 150 as well..... I can't imagine going lower and having a quality ride. Lower is for looks. There's no way I could go lower than stock riding 2-up with packed saddle bags and tour pack unless my shocks were set to make it ride like a hay wagon.
I'm going to 13.5" shocks.
I'm going to 13.5" shocks.
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From: Lockport Township, IL
It was VERY expensive, but worth every cent! I should have gone with this mod many years ago.
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