Buzzy, nobody is here to "muzzle" anyone or keep them from posting their opinion. So please don't take any of this stuff personal. So please continue to post and give us your insights.
I think anyone who modifies their bike has to expect and be ready to accept that the original handling characteristics of the bike will change. If you're not willing to accept that, then don't make the modification or get another bike that fits your physical needs.
As far as riding styles, it's your (and my) bike and we have a right to ride it as we see fit within safe reasoning. I enjoy flopping mine through the twisties on occasion and enjoy the fact that the Wing can do that, but I don't consider myself a "sport rider". I also, like some folks, like to ride (as you put it) at 90 degrees and that's fine too. The nice thing about the Wing is it can be a lot of things to a lot of different people. That's what makes it such a great bike..
Ride safe
I understand what you are saying. And sometimes it looks like I am PO'ed when I post but I really wasn't. A little irritated maybe but that's all.
I don't take anything on the internet personal.
I was simply defending my post and I do feel I needed to say what I did.
What I got from the OP was this, In short he said "Hey I did this and it's ok for you to do it because it worked great for me"
No That is not his words but that is the meaning I got from it. I have a problem with someone telling someone it's ok to modify the anything on a bike bike that changes the characteristics to a dangerous degree and assume that because he doesn't ride it hard, that the next guy won't either.
Some people use these forums as their sole resource for information and instructions for modifications to the Wing. And on a subject like this? You don't find that much information on this topic because not a lot of people lower their wing.
So lets say for example, Joe Blow signs up on the board, he is short and looking for a solution to make his wing more comfortable. He stumbles onto this thread, reads it and decides since the OP suggested the mod and it worked for him, he is now going to do it to his bike.
Only problem is, the guy likes to ride aggressive and his last bike was a sport bike. Thus far he has had no problems riding the wing, he just has a problem reaching the ground at stops.
So does the mod and he takes the bike out for a spin, hit's his favorite set of curves where before he just folded the boards up a little. But all this sudden he can feel vibration from the scraping and at the last moment, the rear tire lifts off the ground and traction is lost, he slides off into the ditch.
You get the point right?
It's one thing to say "Hey guys, I did this and it's awesome! It works great for me."
But it went something more like this "Hey guys, I did this and it's awesome, I have tested it out and you guys will have no problem with it"
I can show you some video's and pictures of exactly what I just described. People who thought they had more lean than the bike was capable of and hard parts hit ending in a straight line sliding off the curve. In one case there is a HD the guy hits the frame, tire lifts, he goes straight and another HD is in the oncoming lane, they both not have totaled bikes and lucky to be alive.
The most important thing besides knowing how to safely operate a Motorcycle, is to know it's capabilities and know the bike blind folded!
I am not and was not "coming down" on the OP. This is more than just an "Opinion" issue here. This is plain simple facts that anyone who is contemplating lowering his wing, or any bike, needs to know!
I have been straight and to the point. I am sorry if I come off as blunt or hostile. Blunt I am, hostile I am not but I do have a problem with coming across that way sometimes.
