kiwion2wheels Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Im stumped on buying a link for the suspension that will raise the rear by 1inch, works the same as the lowering links but raises. Are these as simple as they sound? Will i need to retension chain or modify anything else for this to work safley? Any advise would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMoore Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 How do you propose to raise the front to match? There isn't enough fork tube to drop in the triple. Are you aware of how twitchy the bike is going to handle if you raise the rear alone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwpowere36m3 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 +1 Why do you want to raise the rear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMoore Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 If you think you're too tall for the FZ, get a '13+ KTM 690 Duke. The seat height is 2.5" taller than ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattonme Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I can make you some fork caps that are 1/2" longer. Basically the same thing that Traxxion does on their GSXR caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregjet Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 http://www.store.extremecreations.com.au/mt-07-jack-up-plates This is what I bought. I used the original bearings but suggest strongly buying new ones as they are a pain to get out. Go forth and modify my son...go forth and modify... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskydave Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Thank you gregjet for sharing idea!! I bet that is what Twins Racing is selling in Los angeles, or similar idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member ratlab Posted October 12, 2015 Premium Member Share Posted October 12, 2015 +1 Why do you want to raise the rear? quicker steering,better ground clearance-sidestand might have to be lengthened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattonme Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 the steering geometry is already seriously into the so aggressive it's unstable range. I would question your desire for increasing it further. The modern FZ range seems to need the rider to crawl over the front to put weight on the front. This is a Yamaha brand characteristic. Lower the bars or change how you sit and you'll probably 'fix' whatever you find objectionable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregjet Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I have done exactly this link addition to +25mm. Contrary to all that is holy, it is an improvement. Improves front end feel substantially. My guess is that it is because it lengthens the effective swingarm at load rest and helps load the front. Please note I have NOT been able to put it on a high speed track where the lack of trail may become an issue. Go forth and modify my son...go forth and modify... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunblock Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Does lifting it affect the ground clearance? I would love it if I could have a few more precious cm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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