My question is; Does lowering the front to match the rear improve handling or not?
My set up for this question.

I have a 2013 RGU. I am working with a 32" inch inseam here.
When I bought the bike I needed to get flatfooted so I changed the seat and have replaced the 13inch rear shocks with 12inch. I am good now and feel in control at all stops now. I ride the **** out of this bike in the Colorado Twisties.

I wnat to change the front suspension to Progressive Monotubes for performance gains and have the option to lower the front at this time.
My dilemma is my bike scrapes on hard turns, either jiffy stand on left or Power Duals on right and I feel lowering any further will just make the issue worse.

Any input is welcome and appreciated.

--hoot

 

obviously if you go lower you gonna scrape more. you may want to go with the stock ride height.

 

I have a 32" inseam and never met a motorcycle I wasn't perfectly comfortable with, ride height wise. Scraping in turns is a safety hazard that I wouldn't suggest worsening with any mod. As long as your bike handles fine, I'd not be overly concerned about leaving it as is.

btw, I have monotubes as well, and am happy with them.

 

Obviously not my bike, but I would put 13" shocks on; especially if you are always scraping parts that don't fold up like the boards. I surely would not make it even lower. I have a 29" inseam and flat-foot both my Ultras with 13+" Ohlins. I do have Monotubes on one bike and they are a bit firm but much better than stock. However, there is no comparison between the Monotubes and the Ohlins cartridges on the other bike.