1" Rear raise mod

[raydog]

I know this has been discussed many times on the org but once it goes past page 4, it kinda drifts away. Now that I've done everything else for canyon/twisty handling, the last logical mod to do was install the shorter rear shock arms. The following pics show the experience....


1st is the 1/2" solid rod inserted through the center of the swingarm axle (must secure/elevate the bike without the rear stand since the swingarm assembly must be able to move during the shock arms r&r).

 

[raydog]

start with the rear stand to get the bike elevated

 

[raydog]

since the rear stand doesn't get the motorcycle high enough for the jackstands, improvise for that last 1"

 

[raydog]

other side (this was actually in place before I jacked the other side)

 

[raydog]

the jacking process....note...the rear stand begins to support less weight, but do not remove it a)for security b)it is used later as a lifting device to align the bolt holes for the shorter shock arms

 

[raydog]

now that the weight of the bike is stabilized, begin the bolts and OEM arms removal(14 and 17mm)

 

[raydog]

OEM vrs replacements (shorter means higher in rear)

 

[raydog]

it's done and I'm going on a hard chargen ride tomorrow!

 

[raydog]

wow, it'll never roll off the kickstand now, with or without the kickstand mod!
BTW, no chain adjustment required and 45 minutes to do it.

I'll post later to report on the difference. Raydog

 

[twotonevert]

Nice. Thanks for the explanation. The aftermarket links on my bike have 3 holes in them. Right now they are in the center position, so I can raise my bike one more inch. Sweet!

 

[Revolution]

i did the kickstand mod...but i want to raise mine an inch...hmm...

 

[Red05]

Great mod.  

 That and the 42 tooth rear sprocket are my favorite mods so far, and they're both fairly inexpensive  

 

[Charlesbusa]

You'll like the way the bike handles now

 

[raydog]

Thanks guys, I'm going up into the mountains in the morning....also got replacement PP's so gotta scuff them in AND hope the snow is NOT on the roads! Coffee tastes sooo good when it's 50 degrees out up there. Raydog

 

[BA BUSA]

Careful with the new tires and the +1 links...she's gonna turn in a lot quicker

 

[ozz]

nice mod Doyle buuurrrr its gonna be cold up there

 

[raydog]

Roger that, good advice.

 

[bigoltool]

Excellent bang for the buck mod! You'll find her a lot more willing and able dance partner now!

 

[NightCrawler]

Nice. Thanks for the explanation. The aftermarket links on my bike have 3 holes in them. Right now they are in the center position, so I can raise my bike one more inch. Sweet!

I doubt it. All of the 3-hole dogbones I see are made for stock, 1" drop, and 2" drop. Yours being in the middle would set it at a 1" drop. Setting on the inner-most hole would put it at stock height.

raydog!

 

[kennym4]

MAN, I wish I wasn't such a retard, and knew how to work on my own bike !!