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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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I (without telling the wife) lowered the rear of my king with the SG rears. We were riding two up the other day and I found the bottom around a tight left hander. My wife asked "what was that" I just grinned and shrugged my shoulders.

I wanted an objective feedback on the ride comfort so I didnt tell her I lowered it before the ride. FWIW she never commented on the ride being "harsh" or "choppy" so I guess its good to go.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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Lets see it.... sounds cool!
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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By lowering you reduce the shock travel there-by loosing some ride comfort.. And depending on the total weight you may have to increase the air shock pressure as to not bottom out.. More air pressure will make it ride firmer again loosing some comfort...
Been there done that (lol)... But I like the lower look!
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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I found the bottom once and was informed that should never happen again.

Go figure.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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we are talking about motorcycle bottoms - right?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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we are talking about motorcycle bottoms - right?
He did say he lowered the rear of his king.....FWIW
 
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