Suspension height and tire sizes
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- Banshee350
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Suspension height and tire sizes
Just wanting to see what you guys think of this setup. This is not my doing but the bike was purchased this way. The bike is running a 150/60/18 and a 120/60/17, the rear of the bike has been raised with dogbones(not sure how much, but I am 6 ft and can flat foot it) and the front has been dropped about 20mm in the tubes. Is this a good or bad setup or personal preference? I read somewhere if you run a 120 you should lower the front end to return some of the turn-in lost because of a wider tire. Is this right? I have the stock dogbones, so my last question is should I return it all back to stock? I am still a newb and have not ridden enough motorcycles to tell the difference. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Re: Suspension height and tire sizes
did you steal my bike or something? 
my rear is raised with dogbones that have 3 holes to chose from. and running a 150/60/18
my front did not have a 120 though...it does now cuz I have r1 forks.
my front was lowered 1 1/2"...it rides great to me.
lowering the front and/or raising the back creates better turning since the angle of the forks is closer like a bicycle and less like a chopper.
im 5'9" and flat-foot.

my rear is raised with dogbones that have 3 holes to chose from. and running a 150/60/18
my front did not have a 120 though...it does now cuz I have r1 forks.
my front was lowered 1 1/2"...it rides great to me.
lowering the front and/or raising the back creates better turning since the angle of the forks is closer like a bicycle and less like a chopper.
im 5'9" and flat-foot.

Re: Suspension height and tire sizes
It will turn faster in corners but its all in how it feels to you the rider.