Securing the Front end off its suspension

rgramjet · May 11, 2008, 06:08:27 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!

Kovner · May 11, 2008, 07:14:50 PM

Quote from: rgramjet on May 11, 2008, 06:08:27 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?

rgramjet · May 12, 2008, 04:56:08 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.

Kovner · May 12, 2008, 01:10:10 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?

NAKID · May 12, 2008, 05:33:26 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...

rgramjet · May 12, 2008, 06:13:39 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?

NAKID · May 12, 2008, 06:22:23 PM

Cause I lowered the front for the clipons...

rgramjet · May 12, 2008, 07:48:06 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.

NAKID · May 12, 2008, 09:28:32 PM

Haven't ridden it yet. Tomorrow morning will be it's maiden voyage with the new bars...

Kovner · May 12, 2008, 10:15:30 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?

Cider · May 13, 2008, 07:25:35 AM

Quote from: Kovner on May 12, 2008, 10:15:30 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.

Kovner · May 13, 2008, 03:32:54 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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Securing the Front end off its suspension