Spike101uk Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Hi guys so as I'm not very technical or engineer minded I need some of your brains, As title suggests I have a xv125 virago and looking at lowering it by installing 8 inch rigid struts ( I've also heard the stories about the swingarm not being strong enough and other such things ) Obviously I know I need to shorten the kick stand, would anyone know by now much or if any other bikes are suitable, also would I have to play around with angle of front fork or will it be OK if I'm just lowering the back considerably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevtheRev Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Why not fit shorter shocks ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo 167 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Just a point to think about...I lowered my Honda Shadow 125..looks cool etc but if you have long legs it makes it a bit awkward when pulling away,very easy to drag your toes as your legs are all tangled up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 The state of our roads, I would stick to shocks and at least give my back a fighting chance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 I'm with Jimmy on this, your bikes going to rattle itself to pieces with the state of our roads. Not saying you shouldn't do it, it's your bike after all. Each to their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacha Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 My pops has a bike with a rigid frame... and he rarely (if ever anymore) rides it... It's too brutal... especially for long rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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