WHy dont they make a simple dogbone to lower the rear just a inch ??

[veeemdoubleu]

[confused] I just need it lowered an inch in the back and the bike would be perfect dang...anyone knows if it can be done under 100 bucks like every other jap bikes?

Jay
XB12R

 

[dave_xb12r]

You could trade someone with a cg who is tired of their bike being so low.

Edit: trade suspension that is

 

[truckinduc]

umm cause new buells dont have dogbones, Thats why

 

[veeemdoubleu]

is it a hard job???

 

[dave_xb12r]

Well I don't think I'd want to do it mainly because I dont have the stands for it. But I suppose if you had the stands, and were handy with a wrench you could do it.

 

[xtremelow]

You only need a jack under your muffler to remove the rear shock and spring, I have done it multiple times. Not to say it won't be tipsy so watch it but it can be done.

If you are in that big of a need to lower the rear you could use two small brackets, to in a way move the upper mount up a little since there is some play room on the top. They would be oblong with holes on both ends, one set of holes to bolt to the stock location and the other to bolt the shock to.

I would have to show you with a pic to fully understand what I am saying, I will try to do it whenni get home in the morning, since I do most of my posting via my Iphone.

 

[veeemdoubleu]

cool and maybe my friend with a CNC machine shop can make that braket and help others out also

Jay

 

[flaya564]

That would be great. I'm 5'6" on a xb9s with a corbin seat and I'm on my toes. The bike's low center of gravity makes it manageable for me but would like a little more on the ground.

Are there another options of lowering the bike besides loosing my Corbin or really screwing things up?

 

[veeemdoubleu]

I had my CBR600RR lowered 1 1/2 inch in the rear and beside the fact it made it harder to wheelie, it didnt have any negetive effect that I could see, I have been riding sports bikes since 1998 and I get my knees down and I think lowering will mess up ur geometry and all that is Bull crap or you have to be on a track to see the effects, for city and highway riding i had no problem at all. and the confident you get from flat footing both side is awsome. saved my butt few times when i lost balance on slow corners or u turns but recovered because i could use my legs to hold the bike. I havent heard any horror story of how someone wrecked their bike just by lowering and inch or 2. I recomend to all inseam challenged riders.

Jay

Just my .2 please dont turn this into an "you are stupid you dont know anything about suspension thread"

 

[twisted]

Vee hey i used a Dremel put sander drum and slowly sanded the lowest setting on the shock. im 5'7" and i can get almost flat footed

 

[twisted]

do it at an angle so you can move it up for passengers, or more aggresive riding setting

 

[veeemdoubleu]

LoL you guys are Geneius

 

[EVLXB]

Let some air out of the tires.

 

[veeemdoubleu]

Taller shoes?? does that help? anyone knows? like Timberlands or something with high sole.

 

[flaya564]

I've got a pair of Doc Martin's. I get all my toes down not just the tips.

 

[chiligrease]

twisted, can you provide a pic or two of that grind job?

chili

 

[veeemdoubleu]

yeah need pic of that grind off

Jay

 

[fastxb12r]

PICS PLEASE?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????[confused]?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

 

[daraflo11]

twisted...please post more info or possible pic of the lowering process you did on your bike. I would love to know more about this way of lowing it. thank you very much!!!