anyone lowered their bike? - Page 2

subiegy2010 · December 5th, 2009, 01:58 PM

Even at 1.5", see above about the slight rubbing issue I've noticed. The lowering blocks are 1" tall so I would recommend only lowering both front and back 1".

Rayme · December 5th, 2009, 03:45 PM

Wouldn't setting the spring tension higher in the rear compensate for the little travail available? The ride will be much harsher though..

subiegy2010 · December 5th, 2009, 05:40 PM

I set mine higher but have not had a chance to ride it since (stored for winter). If I jump on it hard enough though, I think the rear wheel still hits a tiny bit. That, plus the bike looks tiny and somewhat unproportional because the front can only be lowered 1", make me think 1.5" is too a bit much.

CloneA · December 5th, 2009, 07:08 PM

I've had no problem with the rear rubbing anywhere. Made sure to keep an eye on that. I do plan on taking the front down this spring. (put away for the winter) I need to figure out what would be my best option for doing so though.

Would anyone have a good link for these "blocks"?

Sato has a handle bar conversion kit for the 250, though it is not on their website. But then again, someone advised againt Sato.

Ideas????

kkim · December 5th, 2009, 09:18 PM

The lowering blocks can be purchased through Roaring Toyz or Soupy's Performance. I would recommend RT instead of Soupy's based on what I've heard of Soupy's customer service.

http://www.buynowroaringtoyz.com/Nin...p/rtk725jb.htm

http://www.soupysperformance.com/cat...00/5527850.htm

subiegy2010 · December 5th, 2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CloneA

I've had no problem with the rear rubbing anywhere. Made sure to keep an eye on that. I do plan on taking the front down this spring. (put away for the winter) I need to figure out what would be my best option for doing so though.

Would anyone have a good link for these "blocks"?

Sato has a handle bar conversion kit for the 250, though it is not on their website. But then again, someone advised againt Sato.

Ideas????

Do you have the roaring toyz rear link or something else?

December 5th, 2009, 03:45 PM	#42
Rayme ninjette.org guru Name: Remy Location: Moncton Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '04 sv650s Posts: 438	Wouldn't setting the spring tension higher in the rear compensate for the little travail available? The ride will be much harsher though.. __________________________________________________ There's 2 types of people in this world, those who complain and those who act.

December 5th, 2009, 07:08 PM	#44
CloneA ninjette.org member Name: Jayde Location: Central PA Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 24	I've had no problem with the rear rubbing anywhere. Made sure to keep an eye on that. I do plan on taking the front down this spring. (put away for the winter) I need to figure out what would be my best option for doing so though. Would anyone have a good link for these "blocks"? Sato has a handle bar conversion kit for the 250, though it is not on their website. But then again, someone advised againt Sato. Ideas???? __________________________________________________ *"Abre tus alas, deja tus suenos volar."* (open your wings, let your dreams fly)

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December 5th, 2009, 01:58 PM	#41
subiegy2010 noob in training Name: Ilya Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R (sold) '05 SV650S Posts: 175	Even at 1.5", see above about the slight rubbing issue I've noticed. The lowering blocks are 1" tall so I would recommend only lowering both front and back 1".

December 5th, 2009, 05:40 PM	#43
subiegy2010 noob in training Name: Ilya Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R (sold) '05 SV650S Posts: 175	I set mine higher but have not had a chance to ride it since (stored for winter). If I jump on it hard enough though, I think the rear wheel still hits a tiny bit. That, plus the bike looks tiny and somewhat unproportional because the front can only be lowered 1", make me think 1.5" is too a bit much.

December 5th, 2009, 09:18 PM	#45
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	The lowering blocks can be purchased through Roaring Toyz or Soupy's Performance. I would recommend RT instead of Soupy's based on what I've heard of Soupy's customer service. http://www.buynowroaringtoyz.com/Nin...p/rtk725jb.htm http://www.soupysperformance.com/cat...00/5527850.htm