[dhgeyer]

Originally Posted by Dupo

I dont think Honda had struts in mind when they designed my bike. Or a 7 degree rake modification.... I wouldn't consider it dangerous, im still alive. Bike handles different, but you get used to it and adapt.

Depends on what you mean by dangerous. I would bet large sums of money that if you went to an MSF range and tried the swerving exercise on your bike, and someone else did it on a stock version of the same model, assuming similar experience and ability, you would be noticeably less able to avoid trouble. Unless you are an engineer with training and experience in motorcycle design, you are not going to beat the factory setup for handling.

Does that mean your bike is dangerous? Well, how much increased risk must there be to use that word? As you say, you are still alive, and so are lots of people who ride all sorts of far more extreme designs.

Not a risk I want to take, but I wish you well and hope your luck holds.