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Title: Raising the tail Post by: DaFoose on April 21, 2010, 05:33:15 AM I remember seeing those things I can add on to raise my tail about 3 inches (I have a 2001 m900), anyone know where I can buy a pair? I want to order them ASAP. I would check ebay, but I am at work and it's blocked. If someone has a set for sale pm me.
Also anyone have any horror stories from doing so? Or is it just, you like it or you don't? I am 6'4 which is why I want to do this. Title: Re: Raising the tail Post by: tankerbutt on April 21, 2010, 06:58:22 AM DO IT!!! Did it a year ago along with a stiffer spring and lowered the front a touch, added clip ons and love it [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Raising the tail Post by: ajw85 on April 21, 2010, 09:05:19 AM What are these things called?
Title: Re: Raising the tail Post by: rockaduc on April 21, 2010, 11:25:19 AM What are these things called? yes, inquiring minds want to know... Title: Re: Raising the tail Post by: tankerbutt on April 21, 2010, 11:45:19 AM yes, inquiring minds want to know... Ride height adjusters I think, at least thats what I've seen them called Title: Re: Raising the tail Post by: The Bearded Duc on April 21, 2010, 01:33:26 PM Ride height adjusters I think, at least thats what I've seen them called +1 Correct. I believe there are 2 types? Older monsters have a suspension hoop with the ride height adjusters on both ends of the hoop attached to the swing arm and newer monsters have one ride height adjuster rod. IIRC Title: Re: Raising the tail Post by: junior varsity on April 21, 2010, 04:52:57 PM Pre-02 monsters are "hooped" monsters, with a frame based off the 851/888 superbikes. the suspension uses a rocker, with a hoop on the wheel-side, that connects to the swingarm. When the wheel hits a bump, the swingarm rises, the hoop acts on the rocker, which pivots and compresses the suspension on the far side. Lengthening the hoop raises the rear ride height. This can be accomplished with an aftermarket hoop (no longer manufactured - unobtainium old-stock from Febur and Rizoma, etc) or with ride height spacers or adjusters. Another solution is to get longer heim joints, or rod-ends to accomplish this same task. (hello McMaster-Carr online catalog!)
Newer Monsters (2003-2009) use a single bar, which is used to adjust ride height. Most bikes do not come with an adjustable ride height rod, but one could be had by purchasing a billet piece from a plethora of manufacturers. A longer or shorter one from a superbike series or other Ducati bike could also be swapped in to raise or shorten the rear ride height. I've got the "classic" era Ducati Monster 900. Here's a pic of it with an OEM-length billet swingarm suspension hoop / arc / arch, and the stainless ride height adusters: (http://lh4.ggpht.com/_4iYlZ1m8UEM/SwNLZ6px37I/AAAAAAAAEsM/FwiuTG8gXJs/s800/IMG_1861.JPG) Title: Re: Raising the tail Post by: rockaduc on April 21, 2010, 11:16:16 PM Ah HA! Thanks.
Title: Re: Raising the tail Post by: Monster Dave on April 23, 2010, 09:39:36 AM My Monster has one. It's an '03 and I can tell you first hand that it was nice to be able to raise the seat height! The previous owner had it set LOW!!
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