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I am beggining to think about upgrading the suspension a bit on my 450. I already replaced the stock bars, and lowered the triple clamps 3/4", both of which improved the handling, also I will get progressive springs before long. My question is about the rear. If I ever get my seat finished, I figure I'll be sitting about 2-3 inches behind the stock setup. Will this be enough to dramtically affect the geometry of the bike? I was thinking about longer rear shocks, say 1/2 - 3/4 inches over sized? am I flirting with disaster? or could this improve performance in the turns?
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As for the rideing position, handleing wise there should be no problem as your wieght will be low and forward.
With the rear shock's 1/2 to3/4 of an inch is not a radical change so you wont be "flirting with disaster" -
Raising the rear and lowering the front improves cornering, in general.Comment
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thanks for the reassurance guys. Now I just have to figure who makes the shocks I need. I know progressive makes rear shocks that are intended for older applications, but I'm not sure that I can find them at 13 1/2" or more. Anybody know a good route to go, or a place where I can order progressives by length rather than application?Comment
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If you cant find anything try Ikon (was koni ) in Australia!Comment
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