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basslover911 · 07-24-2013, 10:19 AM

Hey guys, so I HAVE to lift the front end of my motorcycle via some 2" fork extenders. This is to have slightly more ground clearance on the front skid plate, and to 'relax' the riding position a bit since I do very large distances.

Do you think I am going to get better 'aero' and actually bump up my MPG's?

My thoughts are that my whole body will become more of a teardrop shape by tilting i back about 1/2", and so the 2" lift of the front will actually help the rear profile of my bike (with me on it of course).

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basslover911 Master EcoModder Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 356 Silver Turtle - '02 Ford Focus Zx3 90 day: 38.83 mpg (US) Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Lift Front End of Motorcycle - Good or Bad for MPG?! Hey guys, so I HAVE to lift the front end of my motorcycle via some 2" fork extenders. This is to have slightly more ground clearance on the front skid plate, and to 'relax' the riding position a bit since I do very large distances. Do you think I am going to get better 'aero' and actually bump up my MPG's? My thoughts are that my whole body will become more of a teardrop shape by tilting i back about 1/2", and so the 2" lift of the front will actually help the rear profile of my bike (with me on it of course).