how to raise the rear of the bike so the chassis angle is lower in the front.

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how to raise the rear of the bike so the chassis angle is lower in the front.

19 Feb 2020 11:11
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I have kz1000j3 with new suspension front and back and 18" wheels.

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Re: how to raise the rear of the bike so the chassis angle is lower in the front.

19 Feb 2020 14:36
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Well good for you!
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Re: how to raise the rear of the bike so the chassis angle is lower in the front.

19 Feb 2020 14:40
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PICS PICS PICS We need pics . Welcome . We cant help without them.
Gpz 750 turbo The one I ride
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Re: how to raise the rear of the bike so the chassis angle is lower in the front.

20 Feb 2020 04:21
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Basically, there are two ways. Use shocks that att adjustable for length, or use longer shocks.

You can get the same effect by raising the fork tubes in the triple clamps.

Either way, you need to be very careful. The farther from the stock setup you get, the more you increase the tendency for the bike to go into violent tank slappers.

Why do you want to do this?
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24

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Re: how to raise the rear of the bike so the chassis angle is lower in the front.

20 Feb 2020 05:40 - 20 Feb 2020 05:41
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Topic title sounds like he was going to shed some wisdom, but then left out the details. :huh: :)
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Last edit: 20 Feb 2020 05:41 by martin_csr.

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Re: how to raise the rear of the bike so the chassis angle is lower in the front.

20 Feb 2020 12:13
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I sometimes do that but later read my own post and hit the edit function.

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Re: how to raise the rear of the bike so the chassis angle is lower in the front.

20 Feb 2020 15:11
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martin_csr wrote: Topic title sounds like he was going to shed some wisdom, but then left out the details. :huh: :)

This means that no matter what anybody posts, it will be the right answer :silly: :blink: :woohoo:
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Re: how to raise the rear of the bike so the chassis angle is lower in the front.

20 Feb 2020 15:25 - 21 Feb 2020 05:44
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That first reply is a gem. i.imgur.com/PkLryAo.gif
1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road
Last edit: 21 Feb 2020 05:44 by martin_csr.

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Re: how to raise the rear of the bike so the chassis angle is lower in the front.

20 Feb 2020 16:58
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I'm sorry, but no pics to look at yet . Just striped the bike to the bare frame. But to see what I mean, look at any pic of a kz1000r to see that ,they all seem to sag in the middle. Levelling the tank seat and tail section is a good start ,but angling the frame to a more modern stance is my goal.
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Re: how to raise the rear of the bike so the chassis angle is lower in the front.

20 Feb 2020 17:04
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Thanks for your help.

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