ResidentEvil
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Who on here just lowered the front only?,how low?, and what were the effects????
Lower the front only ?
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I haven't, but I've ridden a few bikes that way. It adds more pressure on your wrists, and screws up the handling, rear end feels loose in curves.
MikeSomething
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Alot of people have told me that the riding position will def give u a sore back in a short period of time. I'm sure if you sit on a newer R6 or R1 you'll get the idea.
Deffinately, I think the R1 needs a steering wheel instead of bars. Something about the steering/handling feels wrong to me, and thats all of the years up to 07, haven't ridden any newer. Sorry, didn't mean to threadjack.
Well my Busa is Stock height out back and 1" lower in front with zero ill effects..
600 mile days and I will keep up with the best of them through the twisty's on sport touring tires..
So I don't know about all that sore wrist and loose rear ends stuff, just my .02 cents though as I am no Rossi by any means..
600 mile days and I will keep up with the best of them through the twisty's on sport touring tires..
So I don't know about all that sore wrist and loose rear ends stuff, just my .02 cents though as I am no Rossi by any means..
The only reason to lower the front is to give quicker steering at the expense of stability. There are no free rides. Everything you do to improve one area has a price to pay in another area.
If you are looking for quicker steering, the best results will come from raising the rear.
Your question should include what handling characteristic you are looking to improve?
If you are looking for quicker steering, the best results will come from raising the rear.
Your question should include what handling characteristic you are looking to improve?
ResidentEvil
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I have had an aftermarket tripple tree for a year but I never lowered the bike, I wanted to wait to get a 240 kit.
Well my Busa is Stock height out back and 1" lower in front with zero ill effects..
600 mile days and I will keep up with the best of them through the twisty's on sport touring tires..
So I don't know about all that sore wrist and loose rear ends stuff, just my .02 cents though as I am no Rossi by any means..
Depends on your height and weight, and how much you lower/raise front or rear. I drag knees too, and if I lowered the front, the rear would feel loose. I've ridden bikes like this, and it is noticeable to me. I'm 5'10" and 170lbs, so it does matter to me, if you're heavier, it may not be so noticeable.
I also added 1.25" bar risers and that made my wrists feel so much better.
To each there own, but ride height affects handling, good or bad. It all comes down to your size, and what you want the bike to do. Then you can set the height and suspension to best work with that.
If he wants a fat tire, of course lowering it isn't going to really change anything. Fat tires aren't great for curves anyway.
Not arguing either, just a litle more detail was needed to make the point.
It's all good.. I too run 1.25's and also Buell pegs.. I am just stating for the average everyday rider it really will not make that much difference is all..
It's all good.. I too run 1.25's and also Buell pegs.. I am just stating for the average everyday rider it really will not make that much difference is all..
No prob here, and I agree with you.
BusaWhipped
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-1" in the front will have the same effect as +1" in the rear, just with less available lean angle.
Merlot
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Well my Busa is Stock height out back and 1" lower in front with zero ill effects..
600 mile days and I will keep up with the best of them through the twisty's on sport touring tires..
So I don't know about all that sore wrist and loose rear ends stuff, just my .02 cents though as I am no Rossi by any means..
I did the same set up as yours,better cornering for me.
I raised the rear of my Busa =] (5 cm = about 2 inches).
It improoved the steering and esthetics
afterhours
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before messing with ride height...i would make sure sag is set properly.
I didn't lower the front, but I raised the rear 1" without attempting to compensate with raising the front.
Now, the Busa rides more like the Gixxer 1K. Tips into corners better/faster, feels looser and less, "heavy." Feels quicker, doesn't drag any pegs any more. A little more difficult to get a knee on the ground but I have long legs so it doesn't matter THAT much. I just have a tough time getting my glove on the ground now.
--Wag--
Now, the Busa rides more like the Gixxer 1K. Tips into corners better/faster, feels looser and less, "heavy." Feels quicker, doesn't drag any pegs any more. A little more difficult to get a knee on the ground but I have long legs so it doesn't matter THAT much. I just have a tough time getting my glove on the ground now.
--Wag--
