Lowering the Tiger?

[cjmadura]

I'm planning on heavily upgrading my 2006 Tigers suspension with cartridge forks and a Hyperpro/Yacugar shock. I expect to raise the forks 1" through the yokes and install a 1" lower shock.

My question: I'm not a knee dragger, but has anyone lowered their tiger and experienced any cornering-clearance problems? I already have the lower mustang pegs (3/4"). With the Corbin seat, I'm still a little "up there" at stops (especially with oddly-cambered intersections).

I pretty sure it will be ok, but any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

I've posted this question on Trium**R*T  as well

[brad1098]

No problems whatsoever.  Have been running that way for over 25,000 miles.

[Bixxer Bob]

Dropping an inch you'll need to shorten the sidestand a Tad. And putting it on the centrestand is a bitch

[cjmadura]

I figure I'll need to shorten the center-stand legs an inch as well. The Tiger leans so far over on it's side stand that I wonder if it really needs to be altered.
My KLR stands nearly vertical (!) but has not fallen over yet. I really think the Tiger will be ok.

Thanks!

[Sin_Tiger]

I had my Roadie lowered and a thick pad on the side stand, it only ever felt a bit precarious on adverse cambers but you just learn to look for a better position or change the direction you point it when you stop.

Yes it's harder to get on the centre stand but again I found simply using a different technique worked, like pulling backwards with a bit of momentum rather than thing to lift.

[Marc]

I had my Roadie lowered and a thick pad on the side stand, it only ever felt a bit precarious on adverse cambers but you just learn to look for a better position or change the direction you point it when you stop.

[Black Pearl]

No problems here after 25k miles. Mine has a shortened sidestand, but not the centerstand. To get it on the centerstand I roll the back tire onto a 2x4 to elevate the ass end. Much easier that way....

Keep in mind that when ordering your shock you want to specify that you want the rear of the bike lowered 1", which doens't necessarily mean making a 1" shorter shock. Geometry and all that....