I run a lowering kit on my yfz, just like Counterpunch said there for RACING not JUMPING. Also putting a lowering kit on your bike DOES NOT make it ride ROUGH, but still why were you jumping with a lowering kit? Of course its going to be a rough landing. If your not goin to be racing dont even bother to purchase the kit. Sounds like the bike u rode was set up for street racing TT NOT OFROAD USE. I agree with counterpunch 100% his info is there but he has so little time with a lowering kit. Pluse the bike he Rode was set up for TT not off roading

 

Sounds like you guys have a lot of fun there, I dont know about racing but I'll definately try to come watch a race or two.

 

I am not knowlegable about lowering kit's at all. Reading these post's I'am getting A little bit of understanding on what you all are talking about. My question is why not just put smaller tire's on? Would that give you the look that you want? Or would that also mess up your ride? I really don't know but would love to hear your comment's.

 

IMO that's not the best idea, especially for trail riding because of the ground clearance you lose, large rocks and stumps are awfully hard on your frame. Smaller tires work for some applications like a flatter mx track and tt/flattrack racing but you can only usually drop 2-3 inches of tires size, or 1.5 inches. You can get a couple inches out of a lowering kit, or from new suspension with no preload. For cornering low and wide is best, and low is even more important when you're running stock width a-arms and axle. Small tires can also cause a problem with stability, shorter tires are typically skinnier, reducing the amount of lateral force the bike can maintain and still be controllable. Tire choices for 18" rear and 19 and 20" fronts are also very limited.

 

Thank's maddog, Guess I will scrap that idea on mine then. Make's sence what your saying.