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25 Apr 2012 12:34 #518006
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I have a 1980 KZ1000 and was wondering what is an acceptable distance to lower the forks in the tree? I know I have read it somewhere before but can not find it now.
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25 Apr 2012 14:15 #518021
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Lower the forks in the tree? I wouldn't go any lower than having the tops of the fork tubes flush with the top of the clamp.
If you mean lower the trees, essentially raising the fork tubes, about 10-12mm is a decent usable range.
If you raise the forks too much the bike will become unstable at higher speeds.
If you mean lower the trees, essentially raising the fork tubes, about 10-12mm is a decent usable range.
If you raise the forks too much the bike will become unstable at higher speeds.
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25 Apr 2012 18:08 #518048
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76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
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but i would be woried about stability unless u r planning some high speed stuff. i'd be more worried about hitting the header on a road speed bump if u dropped them too far.
but i would be woried about stability unless u r planning some high speed stuff. i'd be more worried about hitting the header on a road speed bump if u dropped them too far.
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
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26 Apr 2012 01:51 #518147
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Yes I meant raising the forks for different stance and quicker handling.
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26 Apr 2012 02:00 #518148
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Mine's a 750 so it's not exactly the same, but I raised them about 2" to get the clip ons on. Haven't had it faster than 70 but I haven't noticed any instability, rides great.
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26 Apr 2012 10:36 #518182
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Sometimes major changes have negative affects. If you're lowering the rear it will balance out.
Only a 2-5mm change in, what's actually called "fork height", can make a huge difference in handling.
Only a 2-5mm change in, what's actually called "fork height", can make a huge difference in handling.
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