Honda CB400X lowering of suspension - is it safe?

[Shananarocks]

Hi, I just bought a new Honda CB400X last month and the dealer lowered the seat by adjusting the triangular plate (I think called the low link plate) linking the monoshock and the swing arm. Is it safe and legal. Today I tried to adjust the monoshock as it was too bouncy even with my wife seating on it. However, I found that the monoshock was actually sitting on the triangular plate (that was rotated to lower its height by the shop mechanic) and I could not turn the knobs.

 

From what I know we can purchase a smaller "low link plate" to safely lower the overall seat height from online motorcycle parts dealers from http://japan.webike.net/products/21870827.html

 

I do not have the photo of the original position of the triangular plate but only after the rotated position done by the dealer. You can see the arrow (possibly showing the correct down position). Can someone post the original position or provide some technical advice whether I should acquire the smaller "low link plate" from the Japan website rather go along with the solution provided by the dealer and whether it is safe to continue doing so. Appreciate your replies. Thanks.

 

[Hydher]

buy the lower link plates.

What is done by the mechanic is okay but minimal.

Safety wise you are okay but it will affect handling. Go and experiment.