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how do you lower the front forks one inch? actually better question is how can you tell its one inch or is there a guideline to go by
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2000 Katana- vance and hines exhaust 03+ rear end, 14/48 sprockets, stage 1 jet kit, 5 degree ignition advancer, WANT B12 HEADER
1997 S10- 3/4 drop on 20 inch rims, tinted tails, shaved doors, tailgate, antenna, 12 inch orion sub with 1200 watt orion amp, hvac controls relocated in glove box, sony head unit with infinity components, smoothed and painted dash parts, chrome window cranks and shifter, too much to list -
Just losen the triple clamps and ease the bike down one inch.Originally posted by 2000GSXKatana View Post -
This is the thread I made when I lower my bike
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Update Jul 11 2014
Done finally road worthy, Huge difference in looks compare to the pic in my SIG. Will update everything soon.Comment
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go with the link rokstars gave. its a good way to do it.Comment
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Lowering the front 1" and not lowering the rear is going to make it twitchy..Comment
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I just had mine lowered - paid someone $60 to do it and it was worth every cent. Ah the joy of touching both feet flat-footed.Comment
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im already doing the rear soon just wondering about the frontOriginally posted by Black_peter View Post2000 Katana- vance and hines exhaust 03+ rear end, 14/48 sprockets, stage 1 jet kit, 5 degree ignition advancer, WANT B12 HEADER
1997 S10- 3/4 drop on 20 inch rims, tinted tails, shaved doors, tailgate, antenna, 12 inch orion sub with 1200 watt orion amp, hvac controls relocated in glove box, sony head unit with infinity components, smoothed and painted dash parts, chrome window cranks and shifter, too much to listComment
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You could have done that yourself. Get the b/f to do it for you.Originally posted by Enjay386 View PostComment
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loosen the yokes top and bottom with a jack under bike and then lower it safely until you can measure 1 inch at the top above yokes and then retighten and torque evrything job doneComment
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guys does anyone know a disgusting noise like a birdnoise coming from back when i take passanger only can it be coming from back suspension bolts?
i searched it evrywhre and still dont have an idea about itComment
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does the chain need oiling? if youve been riding in the rain!Comment
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it is not like a chain sound.the chain is waxed.when i am with my passanger if i hit a trench or smtg.i hear a birdsound.i dont know how to explain it but sounds like a non oiled two metals are in touch.
onlyu thing that i can think isu to loosen back suspension bolts and wax a bit or if they are loosen i have to fasten it i guessComment
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Just how big of a passenger are we talking about here?!?!Originally posted by squiggy View PostBearings begining to fail with the extra weight?
Be careful lowering the front by just slipping the forks through the triples. If you go too far, then you'll start hitting hard parts together under full compression. (like hitting your dust seals/bottom tubes against the lower triple, or crunching your fender)Any and all statements by Loudnlow7484 are merely his own opinions, and not necessarily the opinion of Katriders.com. Anything suggested by him is to be followed at your own risk, and may result in serious injury or death. Responses from this member have previously been attributed to all of the following: depression, insomnia, nausea, suicidal tendencies, and panic. Please consult a mental health professional before reading any post by Loudnlow7484.
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Originally posted by locco View Post
sounds like more of a shock issue to me...maybe your spring is getting too weakComment
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