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I've read on other forums that raising the rear (and only the rear) will help alot w/ cornering. Is this true? 2inches to much? Thanks!
Raising The Rear?
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Raise the rear 1". If you want a to reduce the trail a bit more, drop the nose 1/2". Add a set of 1 1/4" risers to correct your riding position (you will need ot do something with the top clamp anyway to lower the front).
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Thanks guys! I'm 6'8" w/ the wingspan of a Vulture, so I'm not really conserned w/ riding position. I def wanna do this mod, gotta get these chicken strips grinded off!
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Alittle over 260lbs... I know I know, suspension upgrade!
Bike is stock. Put on some Metzler tires (stock size).
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Just lower the tire pressures to around 10 psi and take a short ride in front of the house. Chicken strips gone
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You guys are funny. 
1" in the rear and some get a higher prifile tire as well. Good luck my brother 
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Thanks, sorry 2 be off topic but, any suggestions on tires?1" in the rear and some get a higher prifile tire as well. Good luck my brother
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oil ???
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Sorry I asked, sheeeesh. I wonder if you're like this on a Subaru forum also.
If you change the front to rear attitude by 1 1/2", I hope you have an ape strong back to with the vulture arms if you aren't going to correct the riding position.
There are 3 topics on the board that will generate somewhat heated discussions: what tires, what oil, and should I install a tre.
My personal preferences are: AVON Storms (more than capable high mileage sport touring tire that the race tires on the street crowd say are hard as a rock and neutering the performace of the Busa), Amsoil Full Synthetic 10-40, and No. There, I've done it. I've gone and opened up the Pandora's box.
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Ok ok, I'll look into the risers... And I did put in the same full synthetic oil you're talking about. I'll look into those tires. Thank you.
1" in the rear...leave the front alone...try the Bridgestone BT 016
If you do all types of riding stick with the 120/70 front and 190/50 rear...if you are a twisties fanatic (wannabe racer) go with the 190/55 rear for even better handling and grip.
The Avon Storms are a great tire...depending on the # miles you ride and what you are looking to get out of your ride makes a difference in your tire choice.
Storms = 6,000-8,000+ miles and GREAT for anything near legal speeds (better for a lot of slab riding)
BT 016 = 3,000-4,000 miles softer, stickier tire...GREAT for really pushing the envelope
if you do a lot of mountains, canyon type riding 
