Cons for 6mm Shim???

[brianmacza]

I just did the shim - only did 2 x 2.5mm washers for a total of 5mm. What a difference!!!

The bike is far quicker and lighter in bends, and corners where I usually touch my toe down are clear again... gonna have to push harder now.

One side-effect I noticed is that I can get the bike on the mainstand while sitting on it a-la N1K

[TOXXIC]

That was coming home from HookersXX! Ask Toxxic he knows how windy it was on that trip!

Sure did see that wind. Must have blown the cop plane over us!

[denovich]

I added a 5mm shim this weekend.

Pros: Handling is greatly improved. Like someone shaved 50lbs off the bike. Makes the 'bird even easier to ride.

Cons: 2up... it puts a bit more of the passenger's weight onto the rider. If I take a long trip 2up, I'd consider removing the shim.

[kjclark7]

I added a 5mm shim this weekend.

Pros: Handling is greatly improved. Like someone shaved 50lbs off the bike. Makes the 'bird even easier to ride.

Cons: 2up... it puts a bit more of the passenger's weight onto the rider. If I take a long trip 2up, I'd consider removing the shim.

do you mean it feels like the passenger is right on your back and leaning on you?

[arcticflipper]

Even with fully loaded panniers and a pillion you are still able to corner much better than 1-up on the old setup.

the only Con I've come accross so far is that in wet weather riding the arse feels a bit light, but then again I only come in at 160 pounds, I know I'm a midget - don't have to remind me.... lol

Initially I also dropped the front but removed that after I couldn't stop the rear wheel sliding in the wet.