Wow later to this game than I thought. I remember there was a lowering kit for (IIRC) the 750-4 Honda that moved the bottom of the shocks back an >1" or so.
I think it makes a difference in the shock damping/spring rate whether you relocate the top or bottom of the shock and changing the suspension geometry. Moving the top forward to lower the bike would/should increase the damping/spring effect/rate whereas moving the bottom back would decrease those effects. I think.
Draw a simple triangle diagram with the pivot point of the swing arm and mounting points of the shock and I think this demonstrates my point. Or not unlikely I have no idea of the physics involved and I'm off the beam. But the leverage looks right to me.
BTW Cville did you feel a change in handling when you dropped the forks 14mm?
I think it makes a difference in the shock damping/spring rate whether you relocate the top or bottom of the shock and changing the suspension geometry. Moving the top forward to lower the bike would/should increase the damping/spring effect/rate whereas moving the bottom back would decrease those effects. I think.
Draw a simple triangle diagram with the pivot point of the swing arm and mounting points of the shock and I think this demonstrates my point. Or not unlikely I have no idea of the physics involved and I'm off the beam. But the leverage looks right to me.
BTW Cville did you feel a change in handling when you dropped the forks 14mm?