Lowered Z1000

[True Blue]

I bought a z1000 the other day which has had the ride height lowered. I told myself that I'd restore it to standand once I got it back home. That said, after the 400 odd mile trip back from Norwich, I actually found it a nice change to have both my feet flat on the floor for a chance when I stopped!

So my question is; does the lowering of the ride height affect the geometry/handling of the bike negatively at all?
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[chris-red]

Depends how it is lowered.
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[True Blue]

Ah right ok. Well it appears to me, and I don't know much about it, that it has been lowered by fitting different linkage at the rear spring. That sound legit?
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[DrDonnyBrago]

[chris-red]

If it's just had the lower dog bones, then it'll turn in slower.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[True Blue]

No experience of it to know which way I prefer. Might change it to standard to compare.
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[andyscooter]

If you like it don't worry
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[True Blue]

Hard to say if I like it or not. Having not ridden it in its standard setting, I've nothing to compare it to. Would be interested to hear of anyone's experience of messing about with the ride height in this manner.
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