Lowering the Bike
#1
12-12-2007, 10:31 PM
Lowering the Bike
Hey everybody I'm sure there's a thread on this but i couldn't find it so, my question is how is the best way to lower the front of my bike?
Ive had people tell me to use straps but others have told me that it makes the seals go out on it. Im kinda new to the taking them apart and stuff i usually just ride them then sale them but this one im keeping and making a project so i have to start some where. Im taking it apart for paint and thought that i would get the lowering part out of the way so help me out. thanks.
And if there is a thread about it let me know.
Ive had people tell me to use straps but others have told me that it makes the seals go out on it. Im kinda new to the taking them apart and stuff i usually just ride them then sale them but this one im keeping and making a project so i have to start some where. Im taking it apart for paint and thought that i would get the lowering part out of the way so help me out. thanks.
And if there is a thread about it let me know.
#2
12-12-2007, 10:37 PM
RE: Lowering the Bike
Try to get used to putting your left leg down and keeping your right leg on the rear brake. It works better considering over 80% of the time you're on a bike you're moving and the detriment to handling is noticeable from lowering if you ride hard or plan to take it to the track. You just have to get used to the feel of the bike leaning a little farther at a stop. It's not a big deal. Why spend money when you can learn a better/good practice? Take some time to practice this and you'll be comfortable with it.
#3
12-12-2007, 10:56 PM
RE: Lowering the Bike
Oh im used to it being the height that it is my 600rr was the same way. Im not going to be stunting it or riding hard i think it looks good low. This is just goin to be a cruiser to go out and enjoy the ride oh and pick up chicks haha. A friend of mine does air brushing work and is going to paint the en-tier bike. Lowered and paint is all im doin to it.
#4
12-13-2007, 03:53 AM
RE: Lowering the Bike
Comin from somebody that has a lowered bike......ive lowered my bike without stretchin it and it felt good when cornering so dont believe the rumors....only thing that is bad wit a lowered bike is scraping ur footpegs when cornerin to hard and hittin a dip. lowering the front is fairly easy..... find somethin to support the front like a hydraulic jack and place that under the headers. loosen your upper and lower tripple tree and your clip ons.....dont loosin them very much just enough where you can take a rubber mallet and hit the top tree to lower it....thats bout it just make sure you measure plenty of times so u dont have uneven forks. the hydraulic jack is there so the bike doesnt fall threw the tripple trees...its pretty much a back up just incase u loosen your trees and clip ons to much
#5
12-13-2007, 05:41 AM
RE: Lowering the Bike
ORIGINAL: Bert
Hey everybody I'm sure there's a thread on this but i couldn't find it so, my question is how is the best way to lower the front of my bike?
Ive had people tell me to use straps but others have told me that it makes the seals go out on it. Im kinda new to the taking them apart and stuff i usually just ride them then sale them but this one im keeping and making a project so i have to start some where. Im taking it apart for paint and thought that i would get the lowering part out of the way so help me out. thanks.
And if there is a thread about it let me know.
Hey everybody I'm sure there's a thread on this but i couldn't find it so, my question is how is the best way to lower the front of my bike?
Ive had people tell me to use straps but others have told me that it makes the seals go out on it. Im kinda new to the taking them apart and stuff i usually just ride them then sale them but this one im keeping and making a project so i have to start some where. Im taking it apart for paint and thought that i would get the lowering part out of the way so help me out. thanks.
And if there is a thread about it let me know.
https://cbrforum.com/m_172601/tm.htm
#6
12-13-2007, 10:15 PM
#7
12-16-2007, 02:08 PM
RE: Lowering the Bike
here is a link-for a fully adjustable rear lowering link
http://www.mpsracing.com/products/Spencer/Links.asp
you can tune the rear suspension with this-big time 954 suspension
bling-bling!!!
http://www.mpsracing.com/products/Spencer/Links.asp
you can tune the rear suspension with this-big time 954 suspension
bling-bling!!!
#8
12-16-2007, 02:19 PM
Senior Member
RE: Lowering the Bike
ORIGINAL: pimpncbr954s
Comin from somebody that has a lowered bike......ive lowered my bike without stretchin it and it felt good when cornering so dont believe the rumors....only thing that is bad wit a lowered bike is scraping ur footpegs when cornerin to hard and hittin a dip. lowering the front is fairly easy..... find somethin to support the front like a hydraulic jack and place that under the headers. loosen your upper and lower tripple tree and your clip ons.....dont loosin them very much just enough where you can take a rubber mallet and hit the top tree to lower it....thats bout it just make sure you measure plenty of times so u dont have uneven forks. the hydraulic jack is there so the bike doesnt fall threw the tripple trees...its pretty much a back up just incase u loosen your trees and clip ons to much
Comin from somebody that has a lowered bike......ive lowered my bike without stretchin it and it felt good when cornering so dont believe the rumors....only thing that is bad wit a lowered bike is scraping ur footpegs when cornerin to hard and hittin a dip. lowering the front is fairly easy..... find somethin to support the front like a hydraulic jack and place that under the headers. loosen your upper and lower tripple tree and your clip ons.....dont loosin them very much just enough where you can take a rubber mallet and hit the top tree to lower it....thats bout it just make sure you measure plenty of times so u dont have uneven forks. the hydraulic jack is there so the bike doesnt fall threw the tripple trees...its pretty much a back up just incase u loosen your trees and clip ons to much
#9
12-16-2007, 04:00 PM
RE: Lowering the Bike
ORIGINAL: PlayfulGod
Yes listen to bert F**K the facts. If you are gonna ride your bike like a cruiser, lowering wont hurt it any that you will notice. If you ride your bike anything like it was designed to then you will definately tell the difference.
ORIGINAL: pimpncbr954s
Comin from somebody that has a lowered bike......ive lowered my bike without stretchin it and it felt good when cornering so dont believe the rumors....only thing that is bad wit a lowered bike is scraping ur footpegs when cornerin to hard and hittin a dip. lowering the front is fairly easy..... find somethin to support the front like a hydraulic jack and place that under the headers. loosen your upper and lower tripple tree and your clip ons.....dont loosin them very much just enough where you can take a rubber mallet and hit the top tree to lower it....thats bout it just make sure you measure plenty of times so u dont have uneven forks. the hydraulic jack is there so the bike doesnt fall threw the tripple trees...its pretty much a back up just incase u loosen your trees and clip ons to much
Comin from somebody that has a lowered bike......ive lowered my bike without stretchin it and it felt good when cornering so dont believe the rumors....only thing that is bad wit a lowered bike is scraping ur footpegs when cornerin to hard and hittin a dip. lowering the front is fairly easy..... find somethin to support the front like a hydraulic jack and place that under the headers. loosen your upper and lower tripple tree and your clip ons.....dont loosin them very much just enough where you can take a rubber mallet and hit the top tree to lower it....thats bout it just make sure you measure plenty of times so u dont have uneven forks. the hydraulic jack is there so the bike doesnt fall threw the tripple trees...its pretty much a back up just incase u loosen your trees and clip ons to much
#10
12-16-2007, 05:36 PM
Senior Member