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[09BlueRoadKing]

I know the convertable already comes pretty low from the factory, but the wife doesnt really like how the rear fender sits up high off her rear tire. Has anyone lowered thier bike at least an inch and if so how much difference is it in the ride, and does it look better??? Pics would be nice if anyone has done it, thanks.
Sonny

[Mr. Warlock]

I don't think "I" would want this thing any lower than it already is they scrap way too easy already and could create a very unsafe situation for your wife.

[Lever]

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[prstaples1911]

Dangerous without removing floor boards.

[09BlueRoadKing]

You guys know how to keep us informed, never thought about the boards scrapping (then I dont ride her bike much, usally to go get gas). Guess the service writer at the dealership wasnt thinking of that when he ordered the lowering bolts for her bike Sat. The bike is going in for a front end make-over in the morning, guess since the lowering bolts are new in the package they can be returned. Thanks for shedding some light on this.

[Jasray]

I agree on the implications of lowering an already lowered bike.  I assume that your wife is the passanger in this scenario?  A different seat would be a better alternative to changing the ride and drive of the bike.

[Mr. Warlock]

What are you having done to the front end? Make sure you post pics after the work.......... and for that matter....

[paconico1992]

Have you considered forward controls?

[Midnight Rider]

Have you considered something like the Legend Air Ride?  That way, she gets the best of both worlds, but they are not cheap.

I definitely would not lower the rear end more, not only for clearance purposes, but also suspension travel/fender clearances.

[09BlueRoadKing]

Its my wifes bike, she rides her own. As far as the front end goes she just had the 7 in light put on with the freight train nacell. trying to figure out how to post pics on this site. She is also selling the complete fairing with the audio set up off of her bike, which is a 2011, just had the 5000 mile service done. Will take pics of the bike and all parts for sale soon and try to post them.

[Jasray]

Now I'm really lost.  This is your wife's bike and she is sitting in a seat that is 24" off the ground and she wants that lowered? 

[grc]

Now I'm really lost.  This is your wife's bike and she is sitting in a seat that is 24" off the ground and she wants that lowered? 

Read the first post.  She doesn't like the looks of the gap between the fender and the tire.  Nothing was said about the seat being too high for her.

There are a lot of folks who let "looks" or "style" lead them to do things to their bikes that are not terribly good ideas.  Hopefully she will see the light and leave it alone.  Have her read the other thread currently running on the site from someone wanting to know about jacking his up because it scrapes the boards all the time.

Proper handling and safety should ALWAYS trump looks and style.


Jerry

[ozarke]

"Proper handling and safety should ALWAYS trump looks and style."

Well said.

[dcigar]

forget about the handling..... the side stand wont even go down if its any lower.....

[Willie D]

forget about the handling..... the side stand wont even go down if its any lower.....

Yup  How can she see the 'Gap' with the bags on ?

JMHO