Nope, forks are not above the yoke. Are you suggesting that dropping the yokes will improve handling at low speed corners? I may try that, but as of now, the bike is stable at high speed, and I'm happy with that.

Fork oil seels seem to be in good shape, no pil coming out of them. Also, no piiting on the bars. However, I will recheck oil level and visit a suspension shop since front damping could possibly be improved...