I believe it would give it a lower center of gravity..In the Mountains here we ride high on the tank, and let our body shifting weight control the turns..Way different that what is done on flat land..But forgive me I loved riding in the mountains..Flat land has no interest for me, but then again after 50 yrs of riding I cannot anymore..And I do miss the hell out of it..It was just a questionWhy? It won't turn for crap if he did that. Its not a drag bike.