Harleyridindude, I am lowering the front also 1 inch. lowering the rear only will work and really not much of a different ride. the problem I've encountered is after 4 or 5 hours it seems like you have to lean into the bike more because it is angled down (front to rear) which for me creates more back fatigue. if your riding with a rider backrest won't be a problem. I like a rider backrest, just not all the time.