hagon or other make shorter shock

[Grahamm]

hey thank for all that help and tips, once lowered how much of a bugger is it in now getting it onto its main stand for chain maintenance etc ?

I couldn't say, as I've never done it.

Personally, though, getting it on the main stand even when *not* lowered is a pain for me 5'7", 10 stone.

I have to put my foot on the centre stand "step", push it down until it won't rock from side to side (ie both legs of the stand are on the ground), then, holding on to the grab rail and handlebar, straighten my leg and lift (with my other foot off the ground) to get it onto the stand!

Of course you could buy a cheap paddock stand instead