Topic: Rear shock mount ???

[Jbird]

 I have two rear lowering kit shock mounts, they move the lower shock mount point to just behind the the axle. The shock angle changes quite a bit. The bike's not quite ready for the road yet, I bolted them on just to see how much it lowered the rear. I like having the seat lower. Are these things a good idea? Will the bike handle better or worser?

All I need are front brake hoses and an alternator gasket and the 76 K6 will he ready for a shake down cruise after ten years in carport storage.   TIA   Jbird

[Gordon]

The only thing you can be sure of with the lowering blocks is that it will handle "different".  Better or worse is the rider's own opinion.  I have them on my 550 and they work fine, but I pretty much only take it on short, in-town trips.  I tried them on my 750, and didn't like the change in handling.  They decreased the cornering clearance and suspension travel too much. 

[medic09]

If you want the bike *lower*, as opposed to wanting a particular 'look', you can do several things.  Search for the threads, 'cause we've discussed it a bit.

I have shorter shocks, which are frequently available on eBay, or elsewhere.  I also have a cut-down seat.  For me that works well.

[736cc]

If you lower your ride, say goodbye to hi-speed cornering. Hard things will drag when you don't want them to.

[bert96]

Maybe  i'm wrong but i think you'll need a shorter side stand.