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Posted by bambam0099
- July 16, 2015, 10:13:51 AMQuote from: pcarrell on July 16, 2015, 08:59:57 AMThanks and yes, you are correct, I did notice the difference.Bambam, one thing you might want to consider when lowering the bike is a shorter kickstand. Right now, your bike is probably standing up straighter then it used to, so the chance of an off side tip over is greater. The Kawasaki Voyager has a little bit shorter stand that I hear bolts right up and solves the problem.
Thanks again for the suggestion
Posted by pcarrell
- July 16, 2015, 08:59:57 AMBambam, one thing you might want to consider when lowering the bike is a shorter kickstand. Right now, your bike is probably standing up straighter then it used to, so the chance of an off side tip over is greater. The Kawasaki Voyager has a little bit shorter stand that I hear bolts right up and solves the problem.
Posted by bambam0099
- July 15, 2015, 21:03:59 PMQuote from: pcarrell on July 15, 2015, 13:09:42 PMThank you! And to all the other comments, I don't drink LOL!I can see it, but it's subtle.
Yes, it is subtle but once you know it's there, you cannot but notice it every time you walk by the bike.
Having said that, my wife came out and said she didn't see anything that looked "out of place" and suggested that I take it for a ride to see how I liked it so, contrary to what she will tell you, I did listen to her and am glad I did.
I went for about an hour ride that involved many sharp curves and bumps. It handled just as good as when "stock" and, I swear, it took the bumps better (which I have to be imagining since there is less travel but it sure seemed it) and most importantly, when I had to make stops, both feet were firmly planted on the ground and I felt completely stable and very "secure". In the past, I always concentrated on stopping correctly so I wouldn't lose balance but now, it was no longer a concern. It felt like a totally different bike in a positive way.
I threw the saddle bags back on and you really can't notice it now so, I am going to leave it this way for Sturgis and enjoy the riding (and stopping)!
I plan on getting a Corbin seat and if that lowers it even more, I might put the stock shocks back on or I might lower the front shocks to equalize everything out but all in all, I can tell you, besides the cosmetics, lowering the bike for someone like myself with a 28" inseam, it was well worth the cost.
(progessive 412 shocks purchased here: http://tinyurl.com/qc96w57)
Posted by Troll
- July 15, 2015, 20:55:08 PMNow you need to put a set of lowering springs in the fork, so you can drag the footboards or the side stand even easier!
Posted by DC
- July 15, 2015, 19:58:21 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on July 15, 2015, 13:02:40 PMor a couple bottles of what ever you been consuming and then perhaps we will see it also.
Posted by pcarrell
- July 15, 2015, 13:09:42 PMI can see it, but it's subtle.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 15, 2015, 13:02:40 PMQuoteor a couple bottles of what ever you been consuming and then perhaps we will see it also.Maybe take a pic showing a full side view of your bike. Maybe that will show what you were seeing
Posted by DC
- July 15, 2015, 11:06:45 AMI'm not seeing it either. Maybe take a pic showing a full side view of your bike. Maybe that will show what you were seeing.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- July 15, 2015, 10:39:39 AMhard to see from that angle. But you just need to tweak it till you are happy.
Posted by bambam0099
- July 15, 2015, 05:23:48 AMThought I'd chime in here since I just installed 11.5" progressive shocks.
1st off, the shocks seem to be very high quality. 2nd, after putting the bike on a lift and adjusting the height while removing old/installing new, replacing the shocks was incredibly easy.
After I installed the shocks last night, I sat on the bike and was elated that now, both of my feet (flatly) touched the ground! As I walked around the bike, my enthusiasm started to dwindle. The clearance under the bike seemed fine but "the lines" changed; I didn't like the look. The rear fender bar was no longer parallel with my long shot exhaust, the rear of the solo seat was more "scrunched" and the windshield viewing height was higher.
I am going to take it for a ride tonight and then put the bags back on and give it a final inspection to decide whether to keep them or not.
Here is a pic that I took late last night after the install. Notice the rear fender bar "facing up" as it rises towards the rear. It used to have a nice parallel line with the exhaust. My buddy says I am being too critical but hell, one of the reasons I love Drifters is the unique look, to me, it is important. I'll take a few more pics tonight and give my final thoughts on this.
Posted by aralph
- September 20, 2012, 15:55:23 PMHi 56Drifter
Not a problem just don't no when.
Found this on craigslist yesterday, but it looks like the front part of the
mounting is broken. I would ask to see a better pic of this area.
http://lexington.craigslist.org/mcy/3274822678.html
Regards aralph
Posted by 56Drifter
- September 20, 2012, 10:59:20 AMQuote from: aralph on August 28, 2012, 21:19:18 PMMy Drifter only came with the factory one up seat, wife and daughter were not impressed.
Ordered a two up from Corbin, beautiful piece of work and lowered my ride height by 2 to 3 inches.
I'm always switching the seats around and like the lower feel so much that I'm thinking about getting
a single seat from Corbin also. This maybe the easiest way to go before getting into all the mechanical
stuff.
Regards, Aralph
Hey Aralph...
If and when you decide to get rid of that seat..would you please contact me!!!
I got kind of a goofy seat and would like something better but right now the price of a new seat is just TOO EXPENSIVE for my budget. So I'd take that stock one or whatever off yer hands...let me know if that's a possibility.
Thanks....mike
Posted by chief
- August 29, 2012, 11:53:59 AMthat's my thinking too aralph.
Posted by aralph
- August 28, 2012, 21:19:18 PMMy Drifter only came with the factory one up seat, wife and daughter were not impressed.
Ordered a two up from Corbin, beautiful piece of work and lowered my ride height by 2 to 3 inches.
I'm always switching the seats around and like the lower feel so much that I'm thinking about getting
a single seat from Corbin also. This maybe the easiest way to go before getting into all the mechanical
stuff.
Aralph
Posted by chief
- August 21, 2012, 09:49:41 AMYeah, there really isn't that much clearance under the 1500... seat adjustments, and lower profile tires if you can find them would help.
Otherwise, lowering the front is easy... spacers can be shortened, and you can buy shorter rear shocks.