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what i'm sayin

 

I'm 5'6-5'7 and I wouldn't think about lowering. Tippy toes son.

 

I have a 07 r6 and i'm 5'6 no problems here.

Just wear some boots and you'll be fine.

 

same... I wear boots... I don't want to sacrifice the performance O_o

 

Ha I dont know what to tell you, maybe I have the stumpy little legs, or the bike just sits a little high, I'm new to riding, and I agree about losing the handling aspect when lowering it, although I'm not experienced enough to really "see what the bike can do." Just when I ride and start to come to a stop and put my feet down it seems like I'm searching for the ground . . . . I looked into the different seats but most people I talked to said the links would be an inexpensive way to get a more comforatable riding stance without screwing the bike up too much . . . . but I'm open to any other good options . . .

 

In all honesty, the amount you want to lower your bike won't affect the lean angle of your bike enough to get a custom kickstand. Unless you're like this forum's favorite Oompa Loompa and have to drop your bike 5 inches to tippy toe, you should be fine using the stock kickstand with your 1-1.5" drop.

 

lolz