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« Reply #15 on: May 11, 2008, 05:08:27 PM »
I heard the same warnings.... rode carefully for the first 5 miles or so.  Once my comfort level was established, I had a grin that lasted about 2 days!
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« Reply #16 on: May 11, 2008, 06:14:50 PM »
Quote from: rgramjet on May 11, 2008, 05:08:27 PM
I heard the same warnings.... rode carefully for the first 5 miles or so.  Once my comfort level was established, I had a grin that lasted about 2 days!

What bike do you have? How far did you raise the forks? What clipons do you have?
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« Reply #17 on: May 12, 2008, 03:56:08 AM »
2001 M900 Cromo

Motowheels 50mm clip ons were flush with the top of the forks, they are 5/8".  Now Ive got Ferracci clip ons, they are 1-1/4" and  are flush with the top of the newly installed sbk forks.
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You're obviously a crack smokin' redneck carpenter. Kiss

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« Reply #18 on: May 12, 2008, 12:10:10 PM »
Alright, I  measured the Apex clip-ons and they're 28mm high.  So could I not raise the forks 28mm, put the clip-ons on top of them, then lower the rear end something like 18mm, giving me a net front-end decrease of 10mm?
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« Reply #19 on: May 12, 2008, 04:33:26 PM »
I just looked and it appears that mine is already and the lowest setting possible. I'll have to see how well it handles on the way to work tomorrow...
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« Reply #20 on: May 12, 2008, 05:13:39 PM »
Why are you adjusting the rear?  Mines jacked up all the way and Im looking for more!  Anybody know where I can get an extended heim joint?
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« Reply #21 on: May 12, 2008, 05:22:23 PM »
Cause I lowered the front for the clipons...
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« Reply #22 on: May 12, 2008, 06:48:06 PM »
Did you ride it before lowering the rear?  I get the concept, I just dont know what the rule of thumb is.  Mine is an m900 so I dont know how the adjustments differ between your bike and mine.

I had warnings about moving to a wider rear tire and about how even a 4mm drop in the front can adversely affect the handling.....I experimented and now Im happy.
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Quote from: ducpainter on May 20, 2010, 01:11:47 PM
You're obviously a crack smokin' redneck carpenter. Kiss

 in 1st and 2nd it was like this; ringy-ting-ting-ting slow boring ho-hum .......oh!........OMG! What the fu.........HOLY SHIT !!--ARGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
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« Reply #23 on: May 12, 2008, 08:28:32 PM »
Haven't ridden it yet. Tomorrow morning will be it's maiden voyage with the new bars...
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« Reply #24 on: May 12, 2008, 09:15:30 PM »
Just to make sure, my 03 M800 Sie doesn't have a rear height adjuster, right?
So, to adjust the rear height, I have to adjust the rear preload with the locking rings?
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« Reply #25 on: May 13, 2008, 06:25:35 AM »
Quote from: Kovner on May 12, 2008, 09:15:30 PM
Just to make sure, my 03 M800 Sie doesn't have a rear height adjuster, right?
So, to adjust the rear height, I have to adjust the rear preload with the locking rings?

The tie-rod is adjustable and can be used to adjust ride height.  Shock pre-load should be set to achieve a particular sag value.  Keep an eye out for chain/swingarm interference if you raise the rear end a bunch.
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« Reply #26 on: May 13, 2008, 02:32:54 PM »
Hrmm, searched around and can't find any info.
How do I adjust the tie-rod?  Can I get a quick pic of where the adjuster is?
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