For those of us that dont frequent track day like you lowering the bike isnt a hinderance. Didnt he say he was a starter, well i doubt it being lowered will cause him to scrap his fairings on the side at mid ohio since hes new. lower the bike it looks good and if you want to you can drag it alittle. I made links for ours, so i have a jig to make them for the gixxer if you want some let me know. IMO