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Author:  Ballacraine [ 29 Feb 2012 20:24 ]
Post subject:  Lowering ride height on XB9R
Hi folks,

I have done a search which came up blank.

What is the best way of lowering ride height an inch or so, please?

Front I know, just drop the stancions through the yokes, but is the best way to lower the rear a shorter build shock, or is it linkage length?

Nige. :?
Author:  pash [ 29 Feb 2012 20:26 ]
Post subject:  Re: Lowering ride height on XB9R
A shock off an XB12SCG or an AST which can be made to any length (and adjustable ride hight) you want...
Author:  Ballacraine [ 29 Feb 2012 20:27 ]
Post subject:  Re: Lowering ride height on XB9R
Excellent.

Good prompt answer.

Thank you!

Nige. :yup:
Author:  pash [ 29 Feb 2012 20:37 ]
Post subject:  Re: Lowering ride height on XB9R
And take the stopper rings off the top of the fork tube, otherwise you will not be able to push the forks through the top yoke...
Author:  Ballacraine [ 29 Feb 2012 20:48 ]
Post subject:  Re: Lowering ride height on XB9R
Somebody has already been in this area beforehand.

It has Lightning top yoke & bars.

Nige. 8-)
Author:  sportster_mann [ 29 Feb 2012 21:17 ]
Post subject:  Re: Lowering ride height on XB9R
You could also get the seat reworked ...
Author:  Jill Brown [ 29 Feb 2012 22:06 ]
Post subject:  Re: Lowering ride height on XB9R
Not sure if this will help....but I have an Scg, which is just right for me, and I'm 5'3" :yup:

Yeah, yeah, I know, this is technical forum and I'm not allowed here :sad1: :uhoh:


:hehe:
Author:  Adam [ 29 Feb 2012 22:32 ]
Post subject:  Re: Lowering ride height on XB9R
I narrowed the seat for Mrs Adam (5'4'') when she owned a XB, and that worked well.
Personally, I really wouldn't fuck about with the geometry of a XB. They steer well and are pretty stable when set up as Erik intended, altering stuff could end in tears. I could well be wrong about this.
Author:  Ballacraine [ 29 Feb 2012 22:57 ]
Post subject:  Re: Lowering ride height on XB9R
Well, thanks for the contributions, folks, they are much appreciated.

Thanks for that mood lightenener, Jill. It did actually make me LOL. :4roz:

Rework the seat??? :shock:
It is a Firebolt. It has all the plush luxury accomodation of a drag bike.

I am not intending to alter the geometry of the plot, Adam, more adjusting the altitude setting. ;)
Anything I lower at one end I shall do the equivalent at the other.
I have done this successfully in the past with a few bikes.
Most notably a Triumph T309 Speed Triple.
It is still a big, solid, top heavy lump, but it is now flying at lower altitude.

Nige. :yup:
Author:  Jill Brown [ 29 Feb 2012 23:06 ]
Post subject:  Re: Lowering ride height on XB9R
Glad to be of assistance..... :D lOl

BTW I LOVE my Scg....it does exactly what it says on the can..... er Remus???? :?

Well anyway, I love riding my bike, it fits me just fine and it is just the right size for me. Enjoy!! :D lOl lOl
Author:  WILLYBUELL [ 29 Feb 2012 23:58 ]
Post subject:  Re: Lowering ride height on XB9R
Jill Brown wrote:
Not sure if this will help....but I have an Scg, which is just right for me, and I'm 5'3" :yup:

Yeah, yeah, I know, this is technical forum and I'm not allowed here :sad1: :uhoh:


:hehe:

correct fuck off :ner: :D
Author:  Jill Brown [ 01 Mar 2012 00:13 ]
Post subject:  Re: Lowering ride height on XB9R
WILLYBUELL wrote:
Jill Brown wrote:
Not sure if this will help....but I have an Scg, which is just right for me, and I'm 5'3" :yup:

Yeah, yeah, I know, this is technical forum and I'm not allowed here :sad1: :uhoh:


:hehe:

correct fuck off :ner: :D


:cry: :cry: :sad1: :ner:
Author:  WILLYBUELL [ 01 Mar 2012 17:18 ]
Post subject:  Re: Lowering ride height on XB9R
Jill Brown wrote:
WILLYBUELL wrote:
Jill Brown wrote:
Not sure if this will help....but I have an Scg, which is just right for me, and I'm 5'3" :yup:

Yeah, yeah, I know, this is technical forum and I'm not allowed here :sad1: :uhoh:


:hehe:

correct fuck off :ner: :D


:cry: :cry: :sad1: :ner:

XO XO XO
Author:  kevmean [ 01 Mar 2012 21:21 ]
Post subject:  Re: Lowering ride height on XB9R
Or buy some platform boots ................then at least you'd have more chance of having an eye to eye conversation at a Buell meet lOl lOl
Author:  Ballacraine [ 03 Mar 2012 19:16 ]
Post subject:  Re: Lowering ride height on XB9R
Would a rear shock from an 1125 be a viable option, I wonder.

From the photos of a few on ebay they look shorter.

Anyone know?

Nige. :?
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