I just ordered a set of the GenMar 3/4" risers last night. I am looking to make the bike more comfortable. However, I am at a dilemma... I can't decide whether to take advantage of the risers and lower the bike, or leave it at stock height.
One of the cons of lowering the bike is being concerned about dragging a body panel (either in a corner or on a speed bump). The other is that I am nervous about lowering the bike and using the stock stand. Thus, I am looking at another $180 for an adjustable kickstand.
The biggest pro of lowering the bike is the awesome look of a slammed busa. Also pushing me to lower it, is being nervous about using the stock length brake/clutch lines with the handlebars being pulled nearly an inch up. I don't like the idea of these being pulled tight.
I guess what I am asking is, whether or not there any of my concerns are valid. Is the bike okay at stock height with stock brakelines and a 3/4" genmar riser? How likely is the bike to fall over lowered 3/4" in the front, in the middle hole of a set of lowering links, and on the stock sidestand? How likely is a bike lowered 3/4" front and 1 1/2" rear to drag a fairing in a corner? In normal everyday riding (speedbumps, driveways, etc.)? How likely is it that it will bottom out and hurt parts coming down from a wheelie?
Thanks in advance for any input.
One of the cons of lowering the bike is being concerned about dragging a body panel (either in a corner or on a speed bump). The other is that I am nervous about lowering the bike and using the stock stand. Thus, I am looking at another $180 for an adjustable kickstand.
The biggest pro of lowering the bike is the awesome look of a slammed busa. Also pushing me to lower it, is being nervous about using the stock length brake/clutch lines with the handlebars being pulled nearly an inch up. I don't like the idea of these being pulled tight.
I guess what I am asking is, whether or not there any of my concerns are valid. Is the bike okay at stock height with stock brakelines and a 3/4" genmar riser? How likely is the bike to fall over lowered 3/4" in the front, in the middle hole of a set of lowering links, and on the stock sidestand? How likely is a bike lowered 3/4" front and 1 1/2" rear to drag a fairing in a corner? In normal everyday riding (speedbumps, driveways, etc.)? How likely is it that it will bottom out and hurt parts coming down from a wheelie?
Thanks in advance for any input.