How to detect if I have lowered suspension?

[009jim]

The front shock absorber on my 2012 Camhead has a (white) spring free length of 141 mm.
When my 2012 Camhead is on the centre stand, the rear (brand new) tyre is 38 mm (1.5 inch) off the floor.

David, Thank you for this feedback. This is very useful to me.
When I have the fairings off to do the tappets in near future, I will jack the front off the ground and measure the shock free length.

[009jim]

My 07 has the same suspension setting as yours. Over large bumps, it can feel like the front is bottoming out but it's not. On the center stand my rear wheel is off the ground by 1.5 inches. I believe David's is the same. Getting a bike on the center stand is all down to the person's strength, weight, height, and technique. I've owned bikes in the past that people say are easy to put the stand down, but i struggled.

Thank you Doc, This is very useful to my case.

[David.]

When I have the fairings off, I will jack the front off the ground and measure the shock free length.

I just removed the RHS upper fairing panel (4 screws). Was able to pass a tape measure through the telelever wishbone to measure the spring length.