lowering blocks

[Planecrazy]

Tracy, What keeps the forward part of the "block" from moving up and down? Unless I'm missing something it looks as though it is free to pivot as you ride, but the lack of missing paint on the frame (or rust) clearly indicates that it doesn't move at all ... so what DON'T I see in the pic?

Thanks,

[pozzi]

Tracy, What keeps the forward part of the "block" from moving up and down? Unless I'm missing something it looks as though it is free to pivot as you ride, but the lack of missing paint on the frame (or rust) clearly indicates that it doesn't move at all ... so what DON'T I see in the pic?

Thanks,

i believe the bolt tension is all that holds it in place.

places like JC Whitney carry these type of lowering kits.
although they don't list a specific kit for Suzuki, i've got to imagine that one for a Kawi or Yamaha would work with little modification (if any).

these kits seem to be everywhere, but i don't know if they are neccessarily the best way to lower a bike.
I may be new to bikes, but i've worked on road race suspension for cars for a long time and know a little about how suspension works (jus a lil' )

changing the geometry like that may put excessive wear on parts. including side load on the shocks that they are not designed to handle.
the angle that the shock is moved into to "lower" the bike may move the shock into a range of motion that is not ideal in relation to the frame, axle and swingarm.

a better route would be to look into shorter shocks that are valved for that amount of travel if you can afford to go that route.
but these types of blocks get the job done, just maybe not in the most IDEAL way.

[tracy borchert]

Between the bolt tension and of course the weight of the rider, and bike itself is enough to keep the blocks from moving. As long as you keep the rearend on the pavement you shouldn't have any problems.

[ron bayless]

Here you go Ron

Tracy, i would say,and i am not exaggerating,yours is one of the top 10 most beautiful stock bikes in the USA.I went to strokers many times in Dallas and looked at their $50,000 easter eggs.I would 10 times over rather have your bike.I like guns and girls bikes and beer and Tracy's bike.(hardtails show)

[tracy borchert]

Thanks again Ron

Thanks again Ron, I appreciate your comments about my bike. I love the way it turned out myself. I've owned it for twenty-one years now and it finally looks the way I've wanted it to. I have thought about entering it into a couple of bike shows, but I've haven't had the guts. I want to finish some more details on it, then maybe next summer I'll try a show. I submitted it for BOM months ago, that would be cool to see. Thanks again Tracy