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Philip Pino

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Re: Tell me about lowering this beast
« Reply #15 on: June 03, 2015, 05:37:59 pm »
Freedom, I run the stock linkage and had a friend of mine shorten my side stand by 1/2" and add a loop for me to help raise the stand.  1/2" seemed to be all I needed.  I wouldn't go more than 3/4".  I have also installed Traction's hydraulic remote preload adjuster on the shock.  Way easier to change preload from carrying a load to not.  You may want to try the "low" seat from Seat Concepts.  I went the expensive route, Renazco Racing.  I really don't think they lowered the seat much for my specs, but it did help a little.  Also, I found if you turn the front wheel all the way to the left, it makes the bike more vertical, puts the weight on the toes of your right foot (we short people can't get our feet down), and gives a little more ground clearance to raise the stand.

Freedom, if you or anyone else wants photos of the modded side stand, pm me and I'll e-mail them.  I don't have a place to post pictures.
'14, 690 Enduro R