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Lowering the front forks Thursday
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<blockquote data-quote="Karmak" data-source="post: 893514" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>I've raised & lowered two generation of FJRs, sometimes over 2". I've had the front lowered 1" or more, etc., all for the sake of monkeying around. The rule is that every bit you lower it, the more you'll scrape. Get an aftermarket suspension and dial it in for harder, you'll also scrape less especially when a little bumpy. Another generality is if you leave the rear alone and lower the front, it'll turn in quicker, but too much and it'll get too quick (unless you like it that way). I have a Wilbers shock (with a ride height adjustment) and Soupy's adjustable links so I can adjust it to just about anywhere. You might try adjusting the front yourself-it's fairly easy and you don't need a lot of wrenching skill to do it.</p><p></p><p>Not surprisingly, what kind of tires you use can make an amazing difference also-especially if you have stock or worn tires on. The profile of different makes can have an effect.</p><p></p><p>However, someone said it above-your riding form will probably make the most difference off the bat-a track day can do wonders if you can do it-</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Karmak, post: 893514, member: 84"] I've raised & lowered two generation of FJRs, sometimes over 2". I've had the front lowered 1" or more, etc., all for the sake of monkeying around. The rule is that every bit you lower it, the more you'll scrape. Get an aftermarket suspension and dial it in for harder, you'll also scrape less especially when a little bumpy. Another generality is if you leave the rear alone and lower the front, it'll turn in quicker, but too much and it'll get too quick (unless you like it that way). I have a Wilbers shock (with a ride height adjustment) and Soupy's adjustable links so I can adjust it to just about anywhere. You might try adjusting the front yourself-it's fairly easy and you don't need a lot of wrenching skill to do it. Not surprisingly, what kind of tires you use can make an amazing difference also-especially if you have stock or worn tires on. The profile of different makes can have an effect. However, someone said it above-your riding form will probably make the most difference off the bat-a track day can do wonders if you can do it- [/QUOTE]
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