O-kay...so I see the dogbone attaches to the holes under my frame but, there is a second set of holes a little further up. I'm wondering if by moving the dogbone forward the angle of the shock will change and ultimately, raise the seat. Does anyone know the answer??? Can anyone tell me a way to raise the seat height....help.
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Yes, they are EXTREMELY well made, by a guy named Wyn Belorusky. He quoted me $510 shipped in (almost) any in/out/up/down configuration. Those he made for his '06 50th R1 that is an FZ/R1 hybrid. I am still playing with my seat position before settling on a final measurement, but mine may end up the same as his.
The FZ1 message board crashed, so I can't find the pics. His bike is a lot like a fairing version of my project (my avatar), only he made a lot of the parts where I am using a lot more OE parts.
My ergo measurements are half FZ and half Super Duke.
<edit> Found a picture of Wyn's bike on SportRider. Notice the 01-05 FZ fairing.
Yes i do.Also the custom bar risers that look like a massive 2 1/2 inches at least and the custom seat that also looks raided at least 1/2 inch!<edit> Found a picture of Wyn's bike on SportRider. Notice the 01-05 FZ fairing.
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That set-up is prefect for traffic and in town! Kind of like a gentlemans fighter! :lol
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That's real nice!
I should have my tank and tail next week (50th Yellow), the bars will be here on Tuesday and I still need to order my headlight kit (but I ran out of cash, oops). I have a set of lane splitters on order as well.
The only "unknowns" at this point are the gauge mount and the headlight wiring. In theory I just need an adapter plate the mounts to the gauge, then to the headlight bracket. But until I get the headlight and get the plastics off, there is no telling what's involved. The wiring is the least of my worries.
I should have my tank and tail next week (50th Yellow), the bars will be here on Tuesday and I still need to order my headlight kit (but I ran out of cash, oops). I have a set of lane splitters on order as well.
The only "unknowns" at this point are the gauge mount and the headlight wiring. In theory I just need an adapter plate the mounts to the gauge, then to the headlight bracket. But until I get the headlight and get the plastics off, there is no telling what's involved. The wiring is the least of my worries.
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Just wondering why you reposted the same thing you posted 23 hours and 57 minutes ago. :dunno
Spelling mistake!
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Oh... ok
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2/8?
Is that 1/4? :lolIMO raising a rear that high as mentioned in earlier post is to high. You bring into tractibility issues even if your canyon carving. Makes the rear light.
If you drop the front 5 mm/raise the rear 5 mm that's quarter of an inch. I notice a pretty big change in the bike with that adjustment on my bike.
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maybe its european:crash:lol:lol:lol2/8?
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I dont understand. So what is the measurement they use for rear heigth? But there are adjustable triple clamps which they use and I have. Trail adjustments are used for handling characteristics as I understand. I changed mine and that 3mm made a big difference
Raising the rear changes the swingarm angle changes, and the leverage angle of the shock. Bike and handling can get distorted for sure.
We all like things different so what is for one is not for the other...
I don't use the photobucket but I have all the pics posted on my myspace.
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Agreed. I let my chassis guy real deal with it. However I ride my bike he doesnt so I do make adjustments to continue to learn suspension, and see if I can get it more dialed.
I have an Ohlins unit and the ride height is a nice feature but you'll notice it isnt a radical amount of available adjustment.
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