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biker66
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Gerry
Originally posted by biker66In one word:
17"wheelbetterhandlinggreatbrakesmoreadjustmentpos sibilitiesthelooks
Gerry
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Originally posted by biker66In one word:
17"wheelbetterhandlinggreatbrakesmoreadjustmentpos sibilitiesthelooks
Kevin
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"Communism doesn't work because people like to own stuff." Frank Zappa
1978 GS750(x2 "projects"), 1983 GS1100ED (slowly becoming a parts bike), 1982 GS1100EZ,
Now joined the 21st century, 2013 Yamaha XTZ1200 Super Tenere.
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Gerry
Does it not make for less ground clearance
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Billy Ricks
Originally posted by GerryPut on a 17" wheel (orig. is 16) and drop the forks down in the triple clamp an inch or an inch and a half (changing from clip-ons to bars mounted on the top triple clamp) and you will have the same ride height.
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lhanscom
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Billy Ricks
Guilty as charged. At least it's underneath. With a fresh coat of something it will be sharp again. Between the exhaust and the jet kit you should feel your bike perk up a bit.
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Anonymous
I'm not sure, but I think the '93 inverteds are shorter yet. I plan on making some of this up on the rear suspension by raising it a bit. My stock 11000 sat high in the front and low in the back. Raising the rear should help with the header clearance problem a bit.
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Gerry
The GSX-R clipons fit below the top clamp so the top of the tubes fit flush with the top of the clamp.
My old yosh pipe had, well maybe a couple scrapes in it, don't know how though . The new hindle doesn't have any yet . Could change this summer though. :twisted: :twisted:
Gerry
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Billy Ricks
Originally posted by SwannyI'm not sure, but I think the '93 inverteds are shorter yet. I plan on making some of this up on the rear suspension by raising it a bit.
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Anonymous
Billy, Yea - ride height adjustment would be nice. On the 1100, my plan is to first find a good ride height. Then I can get the correct position on the link to mount. I will probably have to rotate the tabs (formerly centerstand) to get a good link position. Then once all of that is set, I can find the position for the top if the mono-shock. A lot of positioning and all done with just a frame - no engine. I may be able to adjust the ride height in the rear with a preload adjustment - but if you use too much of it, then your rear suspension gets too stiff.
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Anonymous
Progressive Suspension works great
I just upgraded my 750EX with Progressive Springs and Shocks. Also put a fork brace on it and the handling was Greatly improved. It corners well and feels comfortable on highways. Much easier than complete re-fit.
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Gerry
Re: Progressive Suspension works great
Originally posted by johnny AitchI just upgraded my 750EX with Progressive Springs and Shocks. Also put a fork brace on it and the handling was Greatly improved. It corners well and feels comfortable on highways. Much easier than complete re-fit.
Gerry
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Billy Ricks
Gerry,
You are going to feel a huge difference in handling even just doing the front. Once you get radials at both ends it's not going to even feel like the same bike.
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