Sorry, I've been off the computer for awhile and didn't see the questions that were posted. I just wanted to add my opinions on this mod I did. First my bike handles a 100% better than before, I've not had any problems what so ever with cornering or the scraping of pipes, I ride two up most times and keep 40lbs of air in the shock. The mod was very easy to do, took me about an hour and half and that's only because I had not had the front fairing off before. It does lower the seat, I have short legs and before lowering the back and front I was on tip toes when I stopped, now I have both feet flat on the ground, one inch does make a difference, to me I have much better handling at slower speeds. There's no way I'd change my bike back and if I were to get another one, those would be the very mods I would do. Any other questions send me an email, when it finally warms up I'll take some pictures and post.
Terry