DIY: Lowering the back with Roaring Toyz lowering links - Page 2

jermyzy · June 27th, 2010, 12:48 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. She's short...barely 5 feet tall and weighs about 115 lb. Her inseam is probably 28" or less. Even with it lowered to the 4th hole, she can't quite flatfoot the bike. There is currently only about 3-4 finger gap between the rear tire and the fender. The shop that lowered it told me it would be no problem, however, after a couple of rides I checked the fender and I could see rub marks. The shop has offered to adjust pre-load, but I'm not sure this is the best solution. I think I will keep it at this setting until she becomes more confident on the bike, and then raise it up one notch. I'm using some masking tape on the fender now as a temporary solution, but one of the strips of tape came off and became stuck to the tire!!! Any way to remove it? Or am I best to just let it wear off on it's own?

Subiegy2010 --> After raising back up to the 3rd hole with stock suspension setting, did you experience any rubbing issues? Also, what is your approximate weight if you don't mind me asking?

subiegy2010 · June 27th, 2010, 11:37 PM

No rubbing, I'm about 130lbs.

pucktoplay1 · July 7th, 2010, 05:24 PM

Okay so my bike was lowered 2 inches by the previous owner and I'm ready to raise the rear. My question is what exactly will happen once the tie rods are removed? will the bike fall apart? I kno it says swingarm pivot but I don't want to cause problems I won't be able to fix. What do the tie rods connect exactly?

kkim · July 7th, 2010, 05:32 PM

what is it that you don't understand from this thread?

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=47461

pucktoplay1 · July 7th, 2010, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

what is it that you don't understand from this thread?

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=47461

I just don't have a good visual of what will happen. I'm only 18 and have spent most of my earned money on this bike and want to know exactly what's gonna happen before I do anything. I'm just trying to gather as much info as I can from different sources before I do this so I do not end up with $3000 in parts all over my garage. This will be my first repair/adjustment done to any vehicle by myself because i've decided to save the $100 dollar labor charge my local dealer wants to charge me. I've heard from some people that the bottom of the bike will fall off and heard from others that it will just pivot but nothing will fall off. Sorry for noob **** but I just want to be safe then sorry since my dad is not happy that I decided to do this myself. He wanted me to bring it to the shop so its "done right" cause it deals with the suspension.

kkim · July 7th, 2010, 07:10 PM

You should support the bike securely as Kim has shown in her first post. Once you take off the links, there is nothing supporting the back end of the bike from the swingarm pivot on back.

If you lack the tools shown that are needed to do this job safely/properly, perhaps it would be a wise decision to have a shop do the work.

pucktoplay1 · July 7th, 2010, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

You should support the bike securely as Kim has shown in her first post. Once you take off the links, there is nothing supporting the back end of the bike from the swingarm pivot on back.

If you lack the tools shown that are needed to do this job safely/properly, perhaps it would be a wise decision to have a shop do the work.

Okay thanks, I have the tools needed. Thanks for clearing this up for me.

kkim · July 7th, 2010, 07:40 PM

If you have more questions, don't hesitate to ask. It's always better to ask before you do something if you have any doubts. Members are great on this forum and are always willing to help.

Snafu · July 26th, 2010, 12:15 PM

Thanks for the write up on this Noche! I just did the lowering on my friends bike and she's so happy now! I used the same kit and at first I lowered to the lowest setting.

That was too low as the tire would rub the rear fender while sitting still. I raised it to the same setting as you had in the photo (middle hole of top 3)

It only rubs the rear fender if she hits a big bump. I'll raise it another notch once she gets comfortable with everything.

If you have a paypal accout, I'd send you a few bucks just for say thanks for the DIY.

noche_caliente · July 26th, 2010, 12:22 PM

glad to be of service

July 26th, 2010, 12:22 PM	#50
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	glad to be of service __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

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June 27th, 2010, 12:48 PM	#41
jermyzy ninjette.org newbie Name: J Location: BC Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, '09 Suzuki SV650SA Posts: 3	Thanks for the replies guys. She's short...barely 5 feet tall and weighs about 115 lb. Her inseam is probably 28" or less. Even with it lowered to the 4th hole, she can't quite flatfoot the bike. There is currently only about 3-4 finger gap between the rear tire and the fender. The shop that lowered it told me it would be no problem, however, after a couple of rides I checked the fender and I could see rub marks. The shop has offered to adjust pre-load, but I'm not sure this is the best solution. I think I will keep it at this setting until she becomes more confident on the bike, and then raise it up one notch. I'm using some masking tape on the fender now as a temporary solution, but one of the strips of tape came off and became stuck to the tire!!! Any way to remove it? Or am I best to just let it wear off on it's own? Subiegy2010 --> After raising back up to the 3rd hole with stock suspension setting, did you experience any rubbing issues? Also, what is your approximate weight if you don't mind me asking?

June 27th, 2010, 11:37 PM	#42
subiegy2010 noob in training Name: Ilya Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R (sold) '05 SV650S Posts: 175	No rubbing, I'm about 130lbs.

July 7th, 2010, 05:24 PM	#43
pucktoplay1 ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Rockland, NY Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 63	Okay so my bike was lowered 2 inches by the previous owner and I'm ready to raise the rear. My question is what exactly will happen once the tie rods are removed? will the bike fall apart? I kno it says swingarm pivot but I don't want to cause problems I won't be able to fix. What do the tie rods connect exactly?

July 7th, 2010, 05:32 PM	#44
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	what is it that you don't understand from this thread? http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=47461

July 7th, 2010, 07:10 PM	#46
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	You should support the bike securely as Kim has shown in her first post. Once you take off the links, there is nothing supporting the back end of the bike from the swingarm pivot on back. If you lack the tools shown that are needed to do this job safely/properly, perhaps it would be a wise decision to have a shop do the work.

July 7th, 2010, 07:40 PM	#48
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	If you have more questions, don't hesitate to ask. It's always better to ask before you do something if you have any doubts. Members are great on this forum and are always willing to help.

July 26th, 2010, 12:15 PM	#49
Snafu ninjette.org member Name: Andy Location: 11501 Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): VFR/250r/Gsxr 750 Posts: 74	Thanks for the write up on this Noche! I just did the lowering on my friends bike and she's so happy now! I used the same kit and at first I lowered to the lowest setting. That was too low as the tire would rub the rear fender while sitting still. I raised it to the same setting as you had in the photo (middle hole of top 3) It only rubs the rear fender if she hits a big bump. I'll raise it another notch once she gets comfortable with everything. If you have a paypal accout, I'd send you a few bucks just for say thanks for the DIY.