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I put lower shocks (they were on sale) on my XL this year and it sucks. One inch shorter shocks cost me almost 1-1/2 inch in ground clearance. (but now I can drag the pegs even in parking lots) These older XLs are really too low to begin with.

For shaving the seat, first try making it narrower where your upper legs cross it.

Getting your feet closer together as they reach the ground will help. And you won't need to take off as much 'bum-cushioning' thickness.

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drunkenninjalmldl wrote:what? thats possible? thanks for the info...why am i so noob..

Everyone had to start somewhere. The only reason any of us know ANY of this is because we either asked, or someone else asked and we read about it. Then we made a point of remembering it. GSJack speaks from experience with your particular bike. My knowledge is mostly theoretical and "track based." So take everything with a grain of salt.

That being said, if you live in central or southern Alberta I can arrange some help for you with said work.