When you mess with the geometry, bad things can happen. here's a link to explain cycle geometry http://sportbike.natkd.com/motorcycle_geometry_101.htm
<http://sportbike.natkd.com/motorcycle_geometry_101.htm>Personally, I wouldn't lower one end and not the other. But it's just shocks. If you want to test ride with the smaller shocks, that wouldn't be an issue. Then if you feel like you'd have problems, swap 'em back out. I just did a preliminary search and found nothing for that bike. But I believe there are kits out there. -Kyle KK On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 9:18 AM, Angela Kennedy <[email protected]> wrote: > also why would 2-3 inchs make a big difference? I mean, you say the > geometric angle of the bike should be kept as close to stock as possible but > , why? will it not ride/handle right? will I fall off as soon as I try to > turn the corner? what's the worse that could happen? just curious cuz I jus > don't know. honestly, I'm not all that comfortable with the way it handles > now. I keep telling myself it'll get better. It's only been a year and a > half since I I've had the bike and narrow the riding time waaaay down > several months due to weather constraints. Sooo, still getting used to it > and trying to fit into it comfortably. > > On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 6:22 AM, Kyle K.K. <[email protected]> wrote: > >> The only problem with dropping the bike that much (other than the low >> ground clearance) would be that you'd want to lower the suspension up front >> as well. The geometry of the bike should be kept as close to stock as >> possible. >> By geometry, I mean the different angles (rake, trail, etc) and how they >> relate to each other, not necessarily the ride height itself. >> >> -Kyle KK >> >> >> On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 4:54 AM, Angela Kennedy <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hey folks, >>> >>> I found some 11 inch universal shocks on ebay and thought they would be >>> ideal for my bike. >>> I currently have the 13 inch stocks with lowering blocks now but, I >>> thought that the 11" shocks with the >>> lowering blocks would put me right where I'd like to be. In flat foot >>> territory. [?] But would that be safe? Would it be taking the bike too >>> low? I never >>> plan to ride 2 up or anything. Would I have center of gravity issues? >>> Not sure. >>> >>> Angela >>> '93 750 NH >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
<<inline: 332.gif>>
