Lowering gs850 L two inches

[maddman]

If so, could someone enlighten me?

[gsrick]

Here is something to consider. My favorite T of all time, sorry guys your's are nice, but this one mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.


If you look at the bottom of the shock you'll see brackets that move the base of the bottom mount back, changing the angle of the stock shock and essentially lowering the bike.
Stock height T



Also to lower the front you can replace the spacer tube(#24) with PVC pipe cut down some to get it lower. http://www.partsoutlaw.com/oemparts/...t-fork-model-z

[Steve]

One thing to consider when changing the angle of the shock is spring rate. When you change the angle of the shock, you are also changing the leverage ratio, so you need to calculate a new spring rate or the suspension will be too soft. That means that, not only is the rear wheel already too close to the inner fender, the lower spring rate will let it meet the fender easier, too.

Madman, to answer your question: I don't think so. I think you might be able to remove the springs and change them, but the shock body itself is factory-sealed.

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[JJ]

Rick, I'd never run a rear shock at that shallow of an angle. (the orange T)

[maddman]

[QUOTE Madman, to answer your question: I don't think so. I think you might be able to remove the springs and change them, but the shock body itself is factory-sealed. .[/QUOTE] I suppose that is what I was asking, if the springs could be removed. My apologies in not being clear. Thanks for the responses. What is the best approach to get them off?

[mmattockx]

never mind, necro posting...

[wymple]

An Indian Scout has a far more severe shock angle than the orange bike above.

[JJ]

An Indian Scout has a far more severe shock angle than the orange bike above.

So, all that means is that it's far from optimal, too...

[gsrick]

Rick, I'd never run a rear shock at that shallow of an angle. (the orange T)

I don't know how he/she rides. The first time I saw a picture of that bike was about 7 years ago. Hopefully the owner doesn't do much trail riding. Those landings from big bumps must be murder, but then if SHE weighed only a buck ten, she wouldn't even budge that shock jumping off a house.

It's all about the look guys. Just like a lowrider, the owner should know there are limitations and which streets in the hood to avoid.

[maddman]

Got it. Compressed the spring. Removed the retainer, and cut an inch off the spring. Ground the ends dowm flat. Reasembled. Done.

[MatBirch]

I lowered my wife's 550L by internally lowering the forks. This involves cutting the spring, but replacing the piece with a spacer below the bump stop as opposed to above it. It still stiffens the springs, but reduces the internal travel. I then found some generic Harley lowering shocks that are about 2" shorter. It dropped the bike very evenly front and back so geometry was not effected. Ground clearance is just fine. It rides great, albeit a little firm.

[wymple]

So, all that means is that it's far from optimal, too...

I wouldn't know, but the Scouts have been getting good press. I don't care for them.