How do I raise the rear end

[Kovner]

Blah I've been so confused lately.
How do I raise and lower the rear end?  By adjusting the tie rod?  How do I do that?

[fasterblkduc]

Yes. Loosen the jam nuts, (one is left hand thread) and then turn it. It's that easy.

[Kovner]

Yes. Loosen the jam nuts, (one is left hand thread) and then turn it. It's that easy.

Any trick to getting a wrench in there?  There doesn't seem to be much room to get a wrench in there.

[Capo]

The threads on the tie rod are not lubricated at the factory and can sieze. If you have any difficulty in rotating the shaft, you will be best advised to remove the rod and hold it in a vise. Take a measurement (eye to eye) first then strip the rod, clean and lube the threads with anti sieze, re-assemble and set the length to the distance you measured plus the amount you wish to increase.
Further adjustments can be made with the rod installed.

[Kovner]

So do I remove the rod?
The allens at the top and bottom?
Do I need to raise the rear end?

[fasterblkduc]

If you want to remove the adjuster then yes, support the rear of the bike. I recommend supporting the rear but don't put excessive lift while supporting. In other words, you want to just support it not lift it up. Leave it close to the way it sits when there is no load on it. This will make removing, and replacing the bolts easier because you won't have to fight as hard to align everything.

You could do this by using jackstands on the rearset assy., or by supporting the rear of the frame by some creative method like a rope thrown over a tree branch or something...you get the idea.

If you have a front stand, now is the time to use it. You want to stabilize the front if possible since you'll be moving the back around so much. It would be too bad if you dropped it!!

[LA]

I did mine like Capo said. Just make sure to measure the ride height at a point that you can use after the adjustment to verify how much you changed the ride height.

I put mine up 1" in the rear and lowered the front 3/8".  Well worth the effort.

LA

[scooby]

Any trick to getting a wrench in there?  There doesn't seem to be much room to get a wrench in there.

  Been there done that...

[MonsterMan1036]

Any trick to getting a wrench in there?  There doesn't seem to be much room to get a wrench in there.

It's a 19mm wrench you need to use, I ground mine down to fit in the swing arm mount. Looks like this:



forgot pic

[desmobloke]

If you need to remove your tie rod to adjust it, or replace the solid one for an adjustable as I did, the bike can be supported by securing a scissor jack between the wheel and frame. With the bike in gear, the wheels chocked and the side stand lashed (and plenty of caution) no other support is required, I found the whole thing to be pretty stable. The spacing can be easily adjusted to make fitment easy, and the job can be done in the yard with no special tools. I pulled this off but don't try to sue if it goes belly up... Cheers