Two words...............AIR RIDE!

 

Welcome on board. Enjoy your bike more as you complete your mods.

 

It has been my experience that some degree of ride is always sacrificed when you lower a bike. Some methods more than others. Having some width trimmed off of the seat is a good way to get a little more heel on the ground, but obviously will not change the stance of the bike. Some of the higher-in shock sets (Progressive, etc.) seem to have a little better ride in the lowered configuration than the stock shocks.