As per the results of Rich's investigative work (I confirmed the results )I changed my rear wheel to a 16" and the tire to a 180x60x16. This combination is 1" shorter overall than the stock 18". After riding Rich's bike I like the gear change, best be quick with clicking through the gears!

 

We goofed around today checking travel limits on the bike. With a stock 18"x180 the tire makes contact just under the 9 1/4" measurement. It hits on the forward edge of the fender under the seat, an odd place.

With a 16" wheel and a 60 series 180 we did not see any tire contact. The suspension ran out of travel first at 8 5/8". Using the Monroe's and a 1" lowering kit it netted me 8 3/4". So we bolted it together and I took it for a ride. With all of the air out the bike rolls just fine, no contact.



Left side of the bike, swing arm/frame contact point.

 

Until I get the material I am after I zip tied a piece of foam rubber to the frame where it makes swing arm contact.

 

On the kickstand, air out, stock 4" tips, Monroe's with 1" lowering kit.

 

 

5" Tips!



Closer to level



Center Stand

 

I worked on my center stand some more.... I still have to pull the assembly off and finish welding it than clean up the welds and powder coat or paint it.

 

I had a 12" Windvest on my 01 that was great so I installed a 12" on the 13 and I can't see over it without sitting up nice and straight. It is just to tall. The 10" may have been a better choice for this bike. So after riding today I just couldn't deal with the windshield anymore so I cut it! I cut 1 1/2" off of the bottom which netted me about 1 1/4" +/- of height loss. Cutting the bottom off made the windshield about 1/2" shorter on each side. I can live with it until I find "The" windshield of my liking.

 

Thanks for sharing I love seeing your updates.

 

When you changed your rear tire, how much did it throw off your speedo?