Tim,
My '12 is taller than my '07 but once broken in and set up its not as tall as it seems in the dealer. The shock preload is likely all jacked up making it feel worse. I'm only 5'9" as well and its not a big problem, and like you I ride some nasty technical stuff. With the sag/preload set on both bikes, I can just about flatfoot the '07 with both feet, and touch about half each foot on the '12. I don't think the bike is taller than a KTM and its certainly lower than a Husky. I wouldn't mind trying the new '13 pull rods to lower it a little, but not at the expense of steering.
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