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.
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]
What are these things called?
Quote from: ajw85 on April 21, 2010, 10:05:19 AM
What are these things called?
yes, inquiring minds want to know...
Quote from: rockaduc on April 21, 2010, 12:25:19 PM
yes, inquiring minds want to know...
Ride height adjusters I think, at least thats what I've seen them called
Quote from: tankerbutt on April 21, 2010, 12:45:19 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
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)
Ah HA! Thanks.
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!!