Lowering Dilemma

[Berlin Germany]

hi at all street riding "lowers"

i sincerely hope that you all not only put lower back alone but also the same amount in front.

if only at the back you have changed the busa in the direction of a chopper à la peter fonda's HD with a long fork (easy rider movie), which definitely worsens the driving characteristics of the busa considerably.

i recommend this (my) page with the topic "basics on the subject of suspension settings" (written by Wilbers, the suspension dealer)

when lowering, it is absolutely advisable to do the same amount at the front and rear so that the actual steering geometry does not deteriorate.
it should be clear to everyone that the ground clearance suffers - that is to say, the angle of inclination in curves is reduced and the driver´s foot rests touch down earlier.

in order to avoid these problems i recommend to take a look at the company dytona and to test the so-called "lady boots".
these boots have a sole that is approx. 2 cm / ~ 3/4 "thicker, which can help a lot.

and - very important - it is hardly noticeable and the busa remains as originally built / delivered.

 

[michael parris heuberger]

I've tried to read all the past lowering posts but would like everyone's thoughts on my situation. I am 5'8" with a 29 inseam and when I'm on the busa, I can only tip toe both legs. I already got the New Image seat and didn't help too much with height issue. I have no issue riding or stopping at redlights.

The only problem I currently have is backing up. I have slipped once almost dropping the bike. In order to back the bike up, I have to get off the bike and move it that way.

Given that only backing the bike up is my issue, would it be worth getting the bike lowered at all? I would like to hear how other shorter riders handle the bike.

Hi. Just do not back up! Or get air ride front and rear. Get a turn table. Park the bike in the grarge spin it around to ride out. Just go easy on the turns. if you lower it. I had a ZX 11 and a HD softail I would drag the floor boards in parking lots exit, or get off to back it up. A friend had an HD ultra, his gril got off to help him back it up.

 

[michael parris heuberger]

hi at all street riding "lowers"

i sincerely hope that you all not only put lower back alone but also the same amount in front.

if only at the back you have changed the busa in the direction of a chopper à la peter fonda's HD with a long fork (easy rider movie), which definitely worsens the driving characteristics of the busa considerably.

i recommend this (my) page with the topic "basics on the subject of suspension settings" (written by Wilbers, the suspension dealer)

when lowering, it is absolutely advisable to do the same amount at the front and rear so that the actual steering geometry does not deteriorate.
it should be clear to everyone that the ground clearance suffers - that is to say, the angle of inclination in curves is reduced and the driver´s foot rests touch down earlier.

in order to avoid these problems i recommend to take a look at the company dytona and to test the so-called "lady boots".
these boots have a sole that is approx. 2 cm / ~ 3/4 "thicker, which can help a lot.

and - very important - it is hardly noticeable and the busa remains as originally built / delivered.

Hi. Talking about haldering back in the 74 I had a 37 HD frame with Pan head motor. It was a ridge frame that I extended the rear of the frame 6 inches the neck was extended 12 inches with a 25 inch over springer with rockers that pushed the wheel forward so the back of the front tire was even with the back bar of the springer and the frame was level with the ground. It won many ISCA shows and was driven every where. You would think from the looks of it it was unrideable but handled as well as any Sportster or Super Glide. At one time the Sportster had a faster cornering speed than a Honda 600. They just could not get into and out of the corner as fast. I wish I had some pictures of that bike to show. There may be some on the internet ,but I have never found some