Rydinon
Member
I'm thinking about buying an NC750x-DCT. I know I will probably have to install lowering links (like I did on my VStrom). I recognize both the front and rear will have to be lowered in order to retain the original handling, and understand the changes that result from raising/lowering the rear and not doing the same to the front.
After searching and reading threads here about lowering, I looked at Lust's website and saw they sell links that allow you to lower the bike as much as 1.6". Will the front forks slide up in their clamps that much without causing problems?
I am not worried about side or center stands. On my VStrom, I ended up cutting and welding both to accommodate the lowering links. I've also seen suggestions to use a center stand from a different model.
Are there any downsides to lowering the bike? Obviously, it will affect cornering clearance when heeled over. I'm not an aggressive rider, but would hesitate to make a change in the bike that would compromise its handling. Would there be any difference between a 750x and a 750xDCT? I cannot imagine the auto shifting transmission would care about altitude.
After searching and reading threads here about lowering, I looked at Lust's website and saw they sell links that allow you to lower the bike as much as 1.6". Will the front forks slide up in their clamps that much without causing problems?
I am not worried about side or center stands. On my VStrom, I ended up cutting and welding both to accommodate the lowering links. I've also seen suggestions to use a center stand from a different model.
Are there any downsides to lowering the bike? Obviously, it will affect cornering clearance when heeled over. I'm not an aggressive rider, but would hesitate to make a change in the bike that would compromise its handling. Would there be any difference between a 750x and a 750xDCT? I cannot imagine the auto shifting transmission would care about altitude.