On Paul Sayegh's advice (I know Mario, you told me the same thing), I slide my fork tubes up 1" and installed my Progressive 418's in the rear. The whole process took about 20 minutes. I did have to take my muffler off my Holeshot exhaust to access the RH side but, that was easy too. I found that the bike does corner much better and I like the idea of being able to stand flat footed at stop lights since I'm 5'8". I will eventually replace the stock front springs with either Race Tech or Progressive and install Emulators as well. I decided to do that when the fork seals need replacement. At this time they are fine but will need maintenance eventually. My only concern is bottoming out the fork coming down from wheelies and the lessened ground clearance. As far as the effect on the kick stand, it does not lean over as much when lowered but still is secure. The center stand is a different story. Weighing in at a whopping 145 pounds, I do find it more difficult to get it on the stand. Rocking the bike on to the stand helps a lot. Vmaxman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I'd like to lower my '99 a bit (already on pre-load of one, and the front fork down >about a half inch in the clamps, RMS seat). Looking at the web site and product >reviews, it sounds like Progressive 418 11.5" shocks is a way to go , and fairly >easy. Would this REQUIRE also messing with the front end springs (I assume more >complicated)and, if so, what's an economical and relatively easy modification?. >Meanwhile, must the side stand be modified in some way after putting on the lower >shocks, to keep the bike at a safe lean angle on it? Thanks for any help! Paul D. >VMOA #742 > ............................................. > To unsubscribe go to http://www.sayegh.org/unsubscribe.htm > .............................................
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