18-07-15, 08:18 AM
Shorter / longer dogbones will affect suspension geometry and will therefore impact on handling and shock performance. When I fitted a jack-up kit to my Gen1 my rear shock got noticeably firmer and as there was more weight over the front of the bike the steering got noticeably quicker and more responsive. I imagine that a lowering kit would have the opposite effect and make your rear shock softer and the steering slower. Though given your circumstances these could be comprises you are willing to accept.