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  • kawfeedave
    #16
    Originally posted by aznpride75
    im look at around 5.5-6.5" drop...haha its going to be low. yes i know its not really going to handle worth...well crap really
    Beyond the 'quality' of the handling, you have to remember the ground clearance issues with regards to turning. Bikes have to lean over to turn, and if you drop it too much you won't be able to lean it over far enough to turn the thing. If you try, you could end up putting down hard parts, and levering your back wheel up off the ground.

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      • rangerdave100
        #17
        The prior post are all valid.

        However, the biggest problem you'll end up with is that your bike will be dangerous as hell. Lowering the front like that will make the front end angle so steep that you'll definitely end up with tank slapper.

        Good luck.

        Dave

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          • hillsy
            Forum Sage
            • May 2008
            • 1469
            • Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
            #18
            7" ??

            Troll ??
            Current:
            Z1300A5 Locomotive (swapped my Intruder for it), GS450 Cafe Project (might never finish it....), XT500 Commuter (I know - it's a Yamaha :eek:)

            Past:
            VL1500 Intruder (swapped for Z1300), ZX9R Streetfighter (lets face it - too fast....), 1984 GSX750EF, 1984 GSX1100EF (AKA GS1150)
            And a bunch of other crap Yamahas....

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              • tkent02
                Forum LongTimer
                Past Site Supporter
                • Jan 2006
                • 35571
                • Near South Park
                #19
                A 7" troll? Really?
                http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

                Life is too short to ride an L.

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                  • musicman
                    #20
                    Originally posted by tkent02
                    A 7" troll? Really?
                    Ya never know

                    I'm just here for the grins, I want to see someone hit a pothole with this setup....

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                      • Bonehead
                        #21
                        Originally posted by musicman
                        Ya never know

                        I'm just here for the grins, I want to see someone hit a pothole with this setup....
                        Then see if they land...

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                          • aznpride75
                            #22
                            hey guys sorry i know i kinda just dissapeared for a few months. good news is i ended up picking up the front end and not dropping it so far. bad news is life got in the way along with an ex/child support so bike got put on back burner. as soon as i get some good photos and internet il post pictures. Thanks for the help

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