Suspension height and tire sizes

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Banshee350
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Suspension height and tire sizes

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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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did you steal my bike or something? lol

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.
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It will turn faster in corners but its all in how it feels to you the rider.
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