How high should the forks be above the top triple tree?

Animal78 · February 4th, 2011, 08:50 PM

As the title states. I am trying to find out the stock distance the forks rise above the top clamp into the bottom of the bars. I have been raising the bike back to stock since the previous owner lowered it alot! I think I am pretty close just trying to go by where it looked like it was originally clamped down at. I have it set at approx 5/16 inch above the clamp. If anyone knows the proper measurement that'd be great thanks.

kkim · February 4th, 2011, 08:56 PM

12mm (0.47") according to the service manual.

Animal78 · February 5th, 2011, 07:03 AM

Thanks! I guess I need to lower it about 4 mm from where I have it. The best part is after I have the bike raised back to where it needs to be the headlight won't be pointed at the clouds anymore LOL.

kkim · February 5th, 2011, 11:03 AM

Readjust your headlight pointing once you get the suspension dialed. The headlight was off on my bike fresh out of the crate and was nowhere near correct.

Small changes in the suspension setup greatly affects headlight aim.

Animal78 · February 5th, 2011, 05:33 PM

Yup the way the previous owner had it they were pointed at the sky. I am about to check now how they are. It's dark out now!

February 4th, 2011, 08:50 PM	#1
Animal78 ninjette.org member Name: Larry Location: Albemarle NC Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250(sold) 2000 Ninja 250 (sold) 2012 Ninja 250r 2020 Harley Sportster (rarely ridden) Posts: 104	How high should the forks be above the top triple tree? As the title states. I am trying to find out the stock distance the forks rise above the top clamp into the bottom of the bars. I have been raising the bike back to stock since the previous owner lowered it alot! I think I am pretty close just trying to go by where it looked like it was originally clamped down at. I have it set at approx 5/16 inch above the clamp. If anyone knows the proper measurement that'd be great thanks.

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February 4th, 2011, 08:56 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	12mm (0.47") according to the service manual.

February 5th, 2011, 07:03 AM	#3
Animal78 ninjette.org member Name: Larry Location: Albemarle NC Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250(sold) 2000 Ninja 250 (sold) 2012 Ninja 250r 2020 Harley Sportster (rarely ridden) Posts: 104	Thanks! I guess I need to lower it about 4 mm from where I have it. The best part is after I have the bike raised back to where it needs to be the headlight won't be pointed at the clouds anymore LOL.

February 5th, 2011, 11:03 AM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Readjust your headlight pointing once you get the suspension dialed. The headlight was off on my bike fresh out of the crate and was nowhere near correct. Small changes in the suspension setup greatly affects headlight aim.

February 5th, 2011, 05:33 PM	#5
Animal78 ninjette.org member Name: Larry Location: Albemarle NC Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250(sold) 2000 Ninja 250 (sold) 2012 Ninja 250r 2020 Harley Sportster (rarely ridden) Posts: 104	Yup the way the previous owner had it they were pointed at the sky. I am about to check now how they are. It's dark out now!