It's purely aesthetic. ...it's just a desire for a certain 'stance'... and very much in the eye of the beholder. And especially here in the UK with our hideous, gigantic number plates. I love modding my Ten. ...but...when I see a picture of it in 'untouched ' form I think. ..mmmmm, it was a great looking bike as it was!. But all that paraphernalia on the rear....had to go! Steve