My FXR can be lowered in front by simply sliding the fork tubes upward in the top tree. This will adjust your trail slightly but if your front is elevated that much the change in "trail" will improve handling. Start with 1/4 " one side at a time making sure they're evenly adjusted. I was just told I could remove the rear shock top caps and cut out one full coil to lower mine a bit and that saves lots of money not spent on new shocks. Just a thought.