Lowering my 1100

[dan filipi]

I may try this.

I can flat foot it (at 6'2") but I'm all for better handling.
Putting the 16" rear back on my 83 helped improve handling. I was running a '81 17".

 

[slabghost]

Lowering the front decreases rake and that increases response. Good you found a setup that works for you. It's all about the ride. :good: :yes:

 

[joedrum]

keep checking the front forks to making sure there no hitting th faring as they are 1 inch closer

 

[mcgovern61]

keep checking the front forks to making sure there no hitting th faring as they are 1 inch closer

Vetter fairing Joe! The distance inside the fairing to the forks doesn't change. The triple tree is essentially the same distance all around from the sides of the fairing, just lower.

 

[Mike Smith]

I lowered my 77 1" in the front and 2" in the rear. I loosened the triple trees on the front and I bumped the fork tubes up by tapping the bottoms with a rubber mallet. I ordered the shorter shocks from Ebay for about $90 including shipping. They needed some persuading. After an hours work I am very happy with the results. Handling is the same and there is plenty of ground clearance. Im short and and I like the results.

 

[mcgovern61]

I just saw this video on the Progressive fork lowering kit!

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbc8QI1B9Mo[/video]

 

[toytender01]

Good Vid so how much lower? have to look that up. :smilie_happy: When I have time

 

[mcgovern61]

2" in the front!