How to lower your 6th gen. (Triangle Flip)

this site has info on lowering the front:

2002 - 2009 Honda VFR 800 Interceptor Modification Page

 

Hi everyone. I'm resurrecting this old thread only because it's something I came across while searching the internet. I joined this site because I just picked up a 2006 VFR Interceptor and love the bike, but wanted to be a little more flat footed. This simple method plus lowering the front brought it down to a comfortable height and I give props to those who cared to share the method making it easier to accomplish. Thank you OP!

 

Hi and welcome to the forum,

When you get time please swing by the "introductions" forum and say Hi to the rest of the folks on here - maybe add a photo of your 6th Gen (its easy just use the "upload a file" tab at the bottom and follow the prompts).

Over the years quite a few people have followed this path, and in the main, provided they also bring the front down of the bike by the same amount, it seems most people are reasonably happy with the feel of the bike.

The obvious downsides are the reduced ground clearance and the extra height you will need to raise the bike if you want to put the bike on the main stand, and the bike will probably be more vertical on the side stand making it less stable.

For the main stand - you will find it a lot easier to ride the bike wheels up on a narrow plank before attempting to rise the bike in the main stand.
For the side stand - if the bike is too upright - it makes it prone to being knocked of blown over and some people have simply shortened the stand.

There are other lowering options - like fitting progressive lowering springs and adjustable links. But whatever you decide to do - be very careful to only buy quality items. One VFR owner had a close call out when a cheap adjustable lowering link snapped whilst out riding on a Highway.

Take Care - ATGATT


SkiMad

 

Thanks SkiMad and will do!