A while back I followed Barbel Mick's change over to the 800 RE at a time when I thought I might do the same. After much thought and helpful conversation with him I have now decided to keep the 650 and ordered a pair of 25mm lowering dog bones which should be here in the next few days. The front end has already been lowered 12 mm and I'm looking to match the rear.
I've searched through previous threads and can only find a difinitive value of 10-15 mm for lowering the front after which brake hoses, fork brace (I've not got one) and even gaiters came into the discussions. I would appreciate any thoughts you may have or have you done it on your bike, a Glee that is?
I am aware that I'll have to lift the bike an inch higher onto the centre stand and the side stand 'lean' will be affected although it is quite loose or floppy as they usually are and I've a bigfoot monted on it which has a 5 mm base plate.
It was a slightly weird feeling to read old threads where the great Greywolf was the word of all things V-Strom and very much our guide.
