scottee
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I put Ikon Shocks on my R3T - lowered the bike by about 35mm without any real loss of cornering. Progressive shocks also do a lowered shock for the R3.
Can the R3 be lowered?
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Maltese demon
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Do you think it's safe to lower more then 35mm, Ikon is the shock Im talking about, I spoke to the makers of Ikon shocks and he told me he can make me shocks @ 35mm, 40mm, 45mm and 50mm lower then standard. the question is can the universal handle the angle and what other obsticles would I be facing lowering the bike that much, 1st being I might need a custom stand. Im a bit more concerned of the engine being too low to the ground.....
scot in exile
Living Legend
With the 440 series progresive shock 1" lowered, is it still ok to carry pillion?
Thanks for the advise guys, Im taking notes.....
How heavy is the passenger?
Maltese demon
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my pillion is a whoping 55kg
Power-Tripp
Turbocharged
Even as small of a change as 1/2 inch in the front, alters the way the bike turns in by a noticeable amount.
Maltese demon
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I dont think Im going to go lower then 1", 1" is better then nothing at all.....
Scorp
Turbocharged
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I put the 11.5" progressive rear shocks, lowered it plenty. That was after cutting some of my seat out. I realised after that there was no need to cut the seat as it is plenty enought lower, have a nice bend in the knees now. I am 170cm but I do notice expecially when missus is on the back, flyweight she is, 49kg, it does bottom out with the travel of the shockie, it doesnt hit the wheel yet it jars your back a bit with the sudden finish of travel.
Maltese demon
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Im 165cm short, Id be happy for an extra 5cm in height.....
