I have a 31 inch inseam, and put on an inch and five eighths link. Still too tall for slogging through the woods. Got thicker shoes, and next will be going from the 140 80 tire to a 130 80. This should at least get the balls of my feet down instead of just the toes. Hate to admit how many times I dropped it just trying to get the stupid kick stand up! do not believe your dealer when they tried to tell you it's not necessary to shorten the stand. anybody trying what the manual says, and just remove the seat & under covers to lift the shock out and adjust it?