Anyone lower their bike? i need a little help. Im droping it 2", should i cut the kickstand? buy a shorter one? if i cut it- its a tapered shaft, where should i cut it?

Did lowering help or hinder handling? any notice in the corners? Is it easier or harder to get the front up on a lowered bike?
Thanks guys, i really need advice here...[sm=headbang.gif]

 

Why do you want to lower it?if its just for looks dont do it...

 

A new stand is easier, but if you have a welder you can cut it just below the scraper and where the spring attaches, just cut out about an inch or so. Weld it back together, grind and re paint. Lowering is going to hinder handling slightly, definatly harder to bring up the front end.

 

When mine was lowered and stretched I could corner pretty well. I had no problem passing stock bikes around corners. I did remove it though because I like the way it looks not lowered or stretched. I do have a short kick stand, lowering links, and a stretch kit for sale if interested.

 

pics and price of said kickstand

 

PICS OF SAID STRETCH KIT + PRICE?

 

That is the links, stretch kit, and kickstand. I want $200.00 for all three parts. The links and blocks have about 200 miles on them, because I didnt have much time to ride when I did have it lowered and stretched. Send me a pm.

 

Well i wanted to lower it cuz im 5' 5" wit like a 26" inseam, lol- i always have close calls when it comes topavement transitions and stop signsat an angle... but after doing my research on it, I really dont want to do it... Problem is, i already bid on a set of lowering links one-bay 3 days ago and iv been the highest (only) bidder since... anotherfew hours and their mine. Im prolly gonna get stuck wit them now... Anyone want them???? $30 and its yours, and ill ship it for free...(thats what i payed for em) lemme know.

lowers 2 and 4 inches

oh yea i rode my buddies lowered 600 and hated it.