I've ridden a few times now and its not bad without being lowered. However incase of an emergency its not to good for me to be on my tippy toes. The bike is surprisingly well balanced. I don't notice the 70lb. weight different from my other bike which is surprising. I still think I better do the almost 3.5" drop. I just want to know if anyone has there bike lowered this much and has problems over speed bumps because I will be going over those a lot. I have links for a 1.5" drop or just under 3.5". Which one which one. If I do the 1.5" will I have to cut the kickstand? I know if I do 3.5" I will have to.

 

You'll have to cut the kickstand either way. I wouldnt do a 3.5in drop youd pretty much lose any cornering ability, idk if your into that at all. I believe the f4i has a 6in ground clearance you drop it 3.5 and you have barely nothing, your front will more def bottom out into the upper fairing, your rear will hit the undertail and your license plate. The rear will also feel really bouncy.

Id do the 1.5in drop and cut the kickstand. I might have my old one laying around though so ill see if i can find it.

 

I did the 3.5 in drop just in the back and I didn't notice a difference. Maybe because I just use it to go to class and work. Anyway I went over speed bumps no problems. I guess its because of my weight. Now I can back it up without getting off the bike and pushing.

 

I just bought my bike and lowered it 1.5' and didnt cut the kickstand. It stands up straighter but I dont feel that it will fall over. If you have to lower it to the 3.5' then it will definitely have to be cut and your front will have to be lowered also