Jonan1647545505 Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 i just picked up my second bike last weekend. 98gsxr600 great upgrade from my first bike 89gs500. i am toein to the limit on the gsxr. the 500 i could touch better but not being able to really touch is the reason i dropped the 500. so i dont want to drop my new bike and almost did yesturday. im 5'6" 155lbs. i searched the board and got a lot of mixed feelings. i really dont want to sacrafice handling, love the lean, but i dont wanna drop it. if i lower it i would get some "dog bones" off ebay, which lowers the rear suspension only, right? and how do you lower the front? losen the forks and slide the bike down? do i need to lower the front and rear at the same time/amount? if i lower just the rear will it make it more comfortable/give it a less agressive stance? oh and i would only want to lower it 1-1.5 inches. opinions, ideas, comments, i already tried streching my legs out and that didnt work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckybusa Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 hit me up i'll help ya i got everything you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheezy Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 My r6 was lowered and I didnt like the handling at all other than not dropping the bike. My fzr600 handled better than the r6 because of the lowering I assume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 I want to meet up with one of you guys somtime and talk bikes. I have never owned one, but would like to be able to work on one myself when i do. I was always curious how you lowered them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsn2o281 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Honestly man, I have more fun on a lowered bike on the street the a stock height one. They handle different, but not really so much in a bad way, and once you learn where your lean angle limits are, corners are just as fun. Lowering is easy, dog-bone on the back and as long as the bike will allow it, raise the forks up through the triple clamps roughly the same amount, and readjust your suspension to your liking. I'm sure there are plenty guys on here that would give you a hand with it, as seen above. Bikes are so much easier to work on then cars, its ridiculous, once you learn the basics and have someone show you the more complicated stuff, there isnt a bike out there you cant have torn apart and back together in a day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 Thats what the appeal is for me. I do all my own work on my car and if i were to get a bike i want to be able to work on it myself. I would like to find a bike that needs mechanical work so i have an excuse to just take it apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted October 10, 2007 Report Share Posted October 10, 2007 My R6 was lowered and I hated it I raised it back to stock height. I am only 5'7" and 140lbs on a good heavy day...lol I tip toe and usually lean to one side when I come to a stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkinhood Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 It's essentially a thing of you don't want to lower the back more than the front. Now lowering the front more than the back is a different game, just don't go overboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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