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July 2nd, 2010, 12:48 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Rob-
Location: North Alabama
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja EX250, 87 Suzuki VS700 Intruder Posts: 16
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86-07 Ninja lowering rear?
If its been covered before I am sorry.
So I have seen a bunch of info about changing to the "j" rear shock. But I hear it raises the bike up. My wife can "just" touch the ground now. Can you change the shock and mount to use the 08-09 lowering links or will the 08-09 lowering links work with the 86-07 lower spring mount? I like the lowering links that have the 5 diff heights. How easy is it to swap settings? I will be looking into firming up the front end too, I am 230lbs and I bottom out the front shocks very easy. But I need to find something that will work for my wife who is much smaller. Thanks for any help, |
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July 9th, 2010, 11:40 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: D'Arcey
Location: NJ
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1989 Ninja 250 / 1997 Bandit 1200S Posts: 13
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Im interested in a lowering kit for a Gen 1 also. Everything ive seen listed is for the newer bikes...
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July 9th, 2010, 12:18 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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July 9th, 2010, 01:31 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: D'Arcey
Location: NJ
Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1989 Ninja 250 / 1997 Bandit 1200S Posts: 13
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kim you rock!
thanks! |
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July 9th, 2010, 01:54 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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limit the lowering to no more that 1-1.5" max. Any lower and people have been having problems with the rear tire bottoming out into the under fender/liner.
also, if you keep the lowering to this amount, you shouldn't need a shorter kickstand, however, the bike will sit a bit more upright when on the stand. |
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July 9th, 2010, 02:58 PM
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Name: Craig
Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA
Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.
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If you are looking for a lowering kit with quick adjustment so both you and your wife can ride the bike there really isn't such a thing. The one thing I would suggest is cutting the seat. You can remove nearly 2" from the '88-'07 seat. If you get a spare seat from Ebay then all you have to do is switch seats.
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July 12th, 2010, 08:38 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Rob-
Location: North Alabama
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja EX250, 87 Suzuki VS700 Intruder Posts: 16
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Ok so after going to the bike shop and seeing a broken lowering link on the counter I have ordered a 120/80-16 Pirelli MT75. I hope it will lower it enough to make her happy.
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July 12th, 2010, 10:00 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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What brand was the link that was broken?
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July 13th, 2010, 09:46 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Rob-
Location: North Alabama
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninja EX250, 87 Suzuki VS700 Intruder Posts: 16
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It was made by Roaring Toyz. Looked like a nice piece but.....broke is broke. If they still have it next time I stop in I'll get a picture.
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July 13th, 2010, 10:42 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.
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Rob-
thanks for that info. |
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