I recently bought 40 mm lowering links for my Ten thinking it was too high. I'm 29" inside leg.

I fitted them and could get both feet nearly flat on the deck but it just felt all wrong, far far too low and I went back to standard height.

At the most I think it should be lowered at the back by 20mm.

Instead of messing with the back end I have dropped the yokes 20mm down the forks to lower the front slightly. This has helped a bit and I could probably drop another 10mm if needs be.

However.......this is all with the bike unladen for a serious expedition. My intention now is to load the bike up as I prepare for my next trip and see what effect all the luggage and kit has on the ride height.

There is no point in lowering your bike until you know the all up adventure weight with you, bike wear, helmet, luggage, tools, food, tent, water, fuel etc.

You could end up with the centre stand dragging on the ground, I nearly fell into this trap!

Just my opinion of why I want to wait before lowering and chopping the centre stand. I have lowered my R1200GS 30mm front and back and can manage fine with the normal height centre stand so I am hopeful that it will not need to be done on the XT (famous last words!!!).

Sandman.