Lowered the Kat this week

giftedwon · 05-08-2008, 08:22 PM

I finally got around to lowering my 06 Katana 600 this weekend. 4 Inches to be exact. I feel like I am riding on a low rider now!. Here are a few pics

Now I do not have to stand tippy toed no more!

and from the front

i did not even touch the front forks. just added lowering links

kain101 · 05-08-2008, 08:37 PM

4 inches... how short are you? i like the way it sits but you got to let us know if you like the way it handles with the 4" drop.

giftedwon · 05-08-2008, 08:47 PM

im 5'7" it handles great. i took it home on the highway after getting work done on it and did not have any problems. the only thing that scared me is the center stand it like 3 inches off the ground. but i made some sharp turns without it touching.

Sundowner · 05-08-2008, 09:47 PM

I would be worried about the top of the wheel grinding against the bottom of the fender when the shock compresses (besides rider sitting on the bike)
Either one will fail. How much Clearance is between the top of the tire and the bottom of the fender. I am curious

plupien79 · 05-08-2008, 10:09 PM

I'm also concerned about the fender and tire meeting. I'm not sure the geometry of the bike is meant for that.

I'd get a couple big guys to slowly sit on the bike to check for clearances.

The fender and the chain. Make sure that isn't getting too tight when suspension compresses.

giftedwon · 05-08-2008, 11:06 PM

there is tons of room. the links say that it drops 4 inches much now i am thinking it might not be that much. i am 145 pounds so its no problem. i had my friend whos close to 280 ride it and it was fine for him as well. i will try to get some video of myself riding it this week.

johna600 · 05-11-2008, 02:55 PM

were did you getyour links. and what brand are they. and do you think you could put a 175 lb chick on the back with out bottoming out.

David F C · 05-11-2008, 03:11 PM

Seems too low for safety/confort...

**teddy** · 05-11-2008, 03:20 PM

I'd bring the forks through the triples at least one inch if I were you. Not only will it get rid of that 'squatty' look, it will get some of the proper geometry back into the frame.

p.s.- I know from experience. Get the front end down and you'll be much happier with it.

Rok_Stars_Bars · 05-11-2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teddy

I'd bring the forks through the triples at least one inch if I were you. Not only will it get rid of that 'squatty' look, it will get some of the proper geometry back into the frame.

p.s.- I know from experience. Get the front end down and you'll be much happier with it.

The bike doesn't like right, too much swat in the rear. I guess becuz I have my bike lower Front 1 1/2" and rear 2" I can pick out these things. But the 4" drop does look good. Do you cut the kickstand???

05-08-2008, 08:22 PM	#1
giftedwon Track Rider Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pickerington OH Posts: 911 iTrader: (0) My Garage	Lowered the Kat this week I finally got around to lowering my 06 Katana 600 this weekend. 4 Inches to be exact. I feel like I am riding on a low rider now!. Here are a few pics Now I do not have to stand tippy toed no more! and from the front i did not even touch the front forks. just added lowering links Last edited by giftedwon; 05-08-2008 at 08:28 PM..

05-08-2008, 08:37 PM	#2
kain101 Katrider Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: south nj Posts: 136 iTrader: (0) My Garage	4 inches... how short are you? i like the way it sits but you got to let us know if you like the way it handles with the 4" drop. __________________ 92 GSXF750 83 nighthawk

05-08-2008, 10:09 PM	#5
plupien79 Knee Dragger Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Presque Isle, Me Posts: 715 iTrader: (0) My Garage eBay ID: plupien	I'm also concerned about the fender and tire meeting. I'm not sure the geometry of the bike is meant for that. I'd get a couple big guys to slowly sit on the bike to check for clearances. The fender and the chain. Make sure that isn't getting too tight when suspension compresses. __________________

05-11-2008, 03:11 PM	#8
David F C Kat Daddy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Portugal Posts: 1,151 iTrader: (0) My Garage	Seems too low for safety/confort... __________________ Too old to dream, too young to reason... I am fond of my rough edges.

05-11-2008, 03:20 PM	#9
teddy The No Money Modder Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: nw ohio Posts: 7,234 iTrader: (12) My Garage KOTM Nov 2007	I'd bring the forks through the triples at least one inch if I were you. Not only will it get rid of that 'squatty' look, it will get some of the proper geometry back into the frame. p.s.- I know from experience. Get the front end down and you'll be much happier with it. __________________ Help Support Katriders.com via Motorcyclegear.com

05-08-2008, 08:47 PM	#3
giftedwon Track Rider Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pickerington OH Posts: 911 iTrader: (0) My Garage	im 5'7" it handles great. i took it home on the highway after getting work done on it and did not have any problems. the only thing that scared me is the center stand it like 3 inches off the ground. but i made some sharp turns without it touching.

05-08-2008, 09:47 PM	#4
Sundowner Kat Daddy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FL Posts: 1,161 iTrader: (0) My Garage	I would be worried about the top of the wheel grinding against the bottom of the fender when the shock compresses (besides rider sitting on the bike) Either one will fail. How much Clearance is between the top of the tire and the bottom of the fender. I am curious

05-08-2008, 11:06 PM	#6
giftedwon Track Rider Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pickerington OH Posts: 911 iTrader: (0) My Garage	there is tons of room. the links say that it drops 4 inches much now i am thinking it might not be that much. i am 145 pounds so its no problem. i had my friend whos close to 280 ride it and it was fine for him as well. i will try to get some video of myself riding it this week.

05-11-2008, 02:55 PM	#7
johna600 Tank Slapper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ft wayne indiana Posts: 370 iTrader: (0) My Garage	were did you getyour links. and what brand are they. and do you think you could put a 175 lb chick on the back with out bottoming out.

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