Has anyone actually run a rear darkside 205/50/17 along with a 1” lower rear shock? I’ve seen both options independently on the ST1300 but not both on the same bike………..
That's only half of 5% of 205 mm, or 5.125 mm (about 0.2 in) more clearance.What about a 205/45-17 ?
The normal effect of lowering the rear by itself is to effectively increase rake and trail which slows steering.You do not want to lower the rear suspension without a corresponding drop in the front. Shifting the weight to the rear tire makes the front end light and squirrelly, and you really won't be happy behind a semi.
The CT doesn't raise the rear of the bike at 205-50-17. As for clearance issues, tire profiles vary widely. Some are squared at the shoulder and others much rounder. Rounder is better.
sorry I'm late, Tire is Hankook 205/50-17Stew1300 - wow that's a lot of lowering 2 1/4" , I'll have to check out the Wilbur shocks this is the first I've heard of them. What are you using for a rear tire?
On my 1300 I have a- Bridgestone run Flat Drive Gaurd 205/50/17 - with the stock shock. (It goes up on the center stand super easy )
Mike, I'm across the state from you in Wabasso for the winter, I've stayed here for the past 5 years.sorry I'm late, Tire is Hankook 205/50-17
The Wilbur shock is expensive, I got mine 7-8 years ago from a ST1300 guy who traded his bike on a Harley, he
also had the side stand cut and rewelded( looks orig), hard to get the 1300 up on the center stand though, I use a piece of 2 x 6 with a 1 x added .
On my 1100, the only thing that has touched the road is the tips of my boots.The ST (1100 or 1300) is not blessed with a lot of ground clearance. Unless you're a real tip-toer around corners, you run a high risk of grounding hard parts which can lever tires up and cause a crash. To me cornering is the most fun aspect of riding a motorcycle, it'd be a sin to reduce that capability.
She will quite happily drag her tip over wings if you're feelin' yer oats!On my 1100, the only thing that has touched the road is the tips of my boots.
Freaked me out the first time it happened; now I know to expect it.
I'll let you know if and when that happens. I just received my new T32sShe will quite happily drag her tip over wings if you're feelin' yer oats!