Raising the backend
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Raising the backend
I know a lot of people lower their bikes but does anyone know of a place that sells a kit to raise the bike ? It looks like my 06 has 1 piece that will lower the bike - and I was wondering if I tried another make or model - if it would fit - would be able to raise the back ... anyone ever try something like this ? or am i crazy to raise the back. I'm only looking to go up an inch or two .. thanks...
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RE: Raising the backend
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I know a lot of people lower their bikes but does anyone know of a place that sells a kit to raise the bike ? It looks like my 06 has 1 piece that will lower the bike - and I was wondering if I tried another make or model - if it would fit - would be able to raise the back ... anyone ever try something like this ? or am i crazy to raise the back. I'm only looking to go up an inch or two .. would keep the popo off my butt - cause he said he cant see my plate when he gave me a warning ... thanks...
I know a lot of people lower their bikes but does anyone know of a place that sells a kit to raise the bike ? It looks like my 06 has 1 piece that will lower the bike - and I was wondering if I tried another make or model - if it would fit - would be able to raise the back ... anyone ever try something like this ? or am i crazy to raise the back. I'm only looking to go up an inch or two .. would keep the popo off my butt - cause he said he cant see my plate when he gave me a warning ... thanks...
my advice, put your plate somewhere else that is visible......imo, ya don't take factory tuned suspension and go mess with it with lowering links ect. Suspension can be adjusted to ride well and corner better, but to slam it to the ground or raise the *** end an inch is just gona cause problems.....
don't mean to sound like a dick, just my advice, I am just not a fan of changing the ride height of a bike with aftermarket parts.
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RE: Raising the backend
Dude I wouldnt try **** like that unless you dont care about the bikes performance. Little changes can make a big impact on how your bike handles.
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Last edited by F4iMane; 09-09-2011 at 06:02 AM.
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RE: Raising the backend
You guys do realize that the handling of your bike has been dumbed down FROM THE FACTORY!!!
I'm willing to bet that he weights more that the 145 or so lbs that the test rider was when the bike was developed. Raising the rear of the bike may put him closer to the proper geometry that he should have.
Additionally, no one asked him what kind of tires he was wearing. That will also give clues at to where his geometry should be at. Case in point:
I recently began to notice a change in my handling and yesterday saw that the center of my rear tire was beginning to flatten (Michelin PPs). That is enough to change the geometry and alter the handling of the triangulated profile of the PPs. To restore some of the handling will require me to raise the backend of my bike. It's simple with my Ohlins shock and I have options on how to do it.
Cheers.
I'm willing to bet that he weights more that the 145 or so lbs that the test rider was when the bike was developed. Raising the rear of the bike may put him closer to the proper geometry that he should have.
Additionally, no one asked him what kind of tires he was wearing. That will also give clues at to where his geometry should be at. Case in point:
I recently began to notice a change in my handling and yesterday saw that the center of my rear tire was beginning to flatten (Michelin PPs). That is enough to change the geometry and alter the handling of the triangulated profile of the PPs. To restore some of the handling will require me to raise the backend of my bike. It's simple with my Ohlins shock and I have options on how to do it.
Cheers.