April 15th, 2017, 09:08 AM | #1 |
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Breaking News for GSXR Shock Conversion
NO MORE WAITING ON DOGBONES FROM SOMEBODY THAT DOESNT ANSWER EMAILS!!!
Yes, yes, I ordered dogbones from the place everyone suggests, but didn't receive any time of confirmation or anything for over 2 weeks. So, needless to say, I disputed my payment and got my money back. I hated it, but I don't just want my money out there with no clue about the status of my order. So the. I started looking for links from other stock machines. The first I tried was an SV650 (05 I believe). 145mm to our 165. I absolutely loved how high it looked, but there was contact between the shock and the swing arm. More searching, and I found an EX500 dogbone measures to be about 155mm stock! Slapped it on my bike, and the ride height is perfect after the shock conversion! Just thought I'd let you all know! This may have been on here before, but the only feedback I ever got was go with the online store for them. Hope this helps ninjette owners that were late to the game in purchasing their first! |
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April 15th, 2017, 09:38 AM | #2 | |
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April 15th, 2017, 11:55 AM | #3 |
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re: dogbones
Hey Thanks for the Word!! I have a GSXR shock that I want to install on my '08 Ninja 250, but was hesitant to order the dog bones from that guy after reading the reviews of long-standing orders, no support etc. Guess I will look for some EX500 bones!! What year EX500 works?
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April 15th, 2017, 12:21 PM | #4 |
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My EBay purchase says 99-09. My searching was much more directed than that. If you google "stock ex500 dog bones" there is a link among the top that goes to a thread that would have the year. I will do some quick looking...
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April 15th, 2017, 12:24 PM | #5 |
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http://www.ex-500.com/15-suspension-...cs/7018?page=1
Last post. 6 7/32" is about 157mm. The user's name was 2001ex500, so I used that to guess ha. Who would have thunk the necessary part for this mod was so close to this community anyways!? |
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April 16th, 2017, 01:55 AM | #6 | |
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April 16th, 2017, 07:46 AM | #7 |
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You could just measure and drill holes in the stock dog bones. It works, I've seen it on a bike and the guy is about 8 seconds a lap faster then me at chuckwalla.
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April 16th, 2017, 11:06 AM | #8 | |
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April 16th, 2017, 06:15 PM | #9 | |
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April 16th, 2017, 07:13 PM | #10 | |
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Very interesting, as I currently own a 91EX, and 98 Ninjette.
According to your findings, you'll be looking for 2nd Gen EX bones 2nd Gen is 94 & up. Another thing to keep in mind there is an upgrade sold by one of the old member over at EX-500.COM username FOG. He offers bones that raise the rear and helps handling, braking etc... Here's his link, and a lot members have them and swear by them http://www.ex-500.com/16-sale/4778-fogbones-sale.html Quote:
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April 16th, 2017, 08:13 PM | #12 |
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no need to apologize, we are all here to learn new things. you could probably use the dog bones. oh forgot to mention that unitrac is the piece that connects the 3 pieces of the rear suspension.
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April 17th, 2017, 02:26 AM | #13 | |
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Not breaking news, just lost in the shuffle, and possibly untested before now. =)
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May 4th, 2017, 08:36 AM | #15 |
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If there is really a huge demand for these dog bones in a certain length center to center i can get some whipped up in CAD and see what it would cost to have them made.
Do a group buy or something. They are super simple pieces so they shouldnt cost to much to have made. I dont want to make a dime off them but if yall want them i can have it done. |
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