Welcome. On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 11:22 AM, Angela Kennedy <[email protected]> wrote:
> thank you. good info! > > > On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 10:28 AM, Kyle K.K. <[email protected]> wrote: > >> 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
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