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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 08:27 PM
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Default Lowering front. Clearance question.
For those who have installed lowering springs...
How much clearance do you have between your fender and your fairing skirt?

I used Progressive springs to drop an inch and I only have about 3 inches of travel clearance. Is this a safe number?
 
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I have the same set up, I have never had an issue... although I would say the ride on the front is VERY stiff....
 
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I have the same set up, I have never had an issue... although I would say the ride on the front is VERY stiff....
So you only have about 3 inches from the fender to the skirt?
And yes, the ride is a little rigid up front.
 
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I would have to measure... I have a 21" wheel and a stock fender....
 
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I went down 1.5" and worried about hitting my fender. I ended up lowering the fender down onto the tire and switching to a 50/50 mix of SE and stock fork oil. No worries now.
 
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I lowered mine with Progressive springs when I fitted my 23" front. I ended up with only 2" clearance.



Must admit I have hit my fender twice but love the slammed look so gonna live with it, BTW I did use thicker oil and and ride is hard but I like it, its the sharp bumps that catch you out

What caught me out was, the brake union tried to reposition it but so far unsuccessful.
 
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Originally Posted by 06SGWA
So you only have about 3 inches from the fender to the skirt?
And yes, the ride is a little rigid up front.
I'm at 3" and have never made contact.
 
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