Topic: Lowering shocks in the rear with out lowering the front?

[75 super sport]

I am looking to get the 11" shorty shock for my cb750. I have been doing research on them and it seems most people put them on when going cafe racer style. I am seeing things in more of a chopper/ bobber perspective and would just like to lower the rear a tad to get a  little of the raked look and to be more comfortable for me with out going hardtail.. If i was not to lower the front end would this be a problem? Thanks is advance for the advice.

[RFogelsong]

Shouldn't be a *problem*, but it will (should, I don't own a 750) change handling characteristics a bit.  People put those lowering blocks on these old cb's all the time and they still seem to work, so doing it the right way with different length shocks should be fine.   

[EricHa]

Lowering the rear end will slightly slow the steering and add stability. Max lean angle will also be reduced.

[75 super sport]

Awesome, thanks guys.  I'm still deciding whether to lower it in the rear or go with a hardtail. I'm leaning towards lowering it because i plan to ride the bike alot, and on long trips so iwant it to be comfortable. If anyone has any feedback please feel free to leave it. Thanks again.

[steam-powered man]

i've bought the shorty shocks from cycle x ($80) and found them to be sprung pretty stiff.  prolly ok if you're over 250lbs, tho.    

for that reason, i prefer lowering blocks and oem shocks.

the lowering blocks dropped the rear by 1 1/4inch.  the 16inch rear tire adds another 1/2inch drop, for a total rear slam of 1 3/4inch.

i've dropped the triples 7/8inch (limited by the handlebars).

with the fatty out back and slammed suspension i expect turn-in to be little sluggish, and the jardine turn-outs will limit cornering clearance.


 

[bollingball]

When I got my bike some PO put +6 front tubes Had the look you seem to what The one problem I had was the water would leak out the battery to much angle and I did not like the way it handled.
Ken

[Danno]

i do it to all my bikes I only lower the front if i don't like how it handles I am only 5'4" and ride 750's and gl 1000's and concourse 1400 as well as other big bikes
 tweak it till you like it but be ware of what you have done so you don't spill it