In some parking lots my bike stands almost upright. In a few parking spots my bike was about to tip over. This is about 1.5 down in the front alone. I've managed for a few months, but it's really not as safe as I want it to be. With a rear link, I think a new stand is MANDATORY.
Lowering front end for more aggresive look?
- Thread starter sbastien82
- Start date
my bike has tipped over because of the kick stand after lowering it.
thank god for frame sliders
xChapterxFourx
New Member
Yes, I'm bringing this back. :thumbup:
Long story short, I'm in the market for some clip-ons. Obviously the easier/less expensive route would be to go with the Woodcraft clip-ons, but I'm a bit hesitant after reading through this thread and even having a few people say it's somewhat shaky.
I've looked at the Convertibars...the idea around them is nice, but I couldn't find a single thread anywhere where somebody had them installed on a FZ6R.
Back to the Woodcrafts...my two main concerns are bottoming out and stability issues. My main goal was to get somewhat of a Super Sport feel without having to take a loss on my FZ6R and get a R6. I've read in this thread "high speeds" more than enough, but can anybody put an actual NUMBER on that? 90+? 100+?
Any input is appreciated!
Long story short, I'm in the market for some clip-ons. Obviously the easier/less expensive route would be to go with the Woodcraft clip-ons, but I'm a bit hesitant after reading through this thread and even having a few people say it's somewhat shaky.
I've looked at the Convertibars...the idea around them is nice, but I couldn't find a single thread anywhere where somebody had them installed on a FZ6R.
Back to the Woodcrafts...my two main concerns are bottoming out and stability issues. My main goal was to get somewhat of a Super Sport feel without having to take a loss on my FZ6R and get a R6. I've read in this thread "high speeds" more than enough, but can anybody put an actual NUMBER on that? 90+? 100+?
Any input is appreciated!
Mine are 1.5" woodcrafts. OP - No bottoming out or head shake. Have been over legal speeds
with no problems. Trick is to make sure each fork is lowered exactly the same. Don't settle for less than perfection for this or you'll have problems. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
xChapterxFourx
New Member
Thanks for the input. :thumbup:Mine are 1.5" woodcrafts. OP - No bottoming out or head shake. Have been over legal speeds
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
Also, what year model ZX6R mirrors do you have on your bike? Are they OEM or aftermarket? The rabbit ears are getting to be a bit much for me lately...
I'm down in the front between an inch and an inch and a half. I brought the bike upto 110 and the only turbulence I get is from the wind, not the lowering.
I've thought about clip ons but like the way the bike feels where it is. So a side question. I think the mating surface for the clipons is about 2 inches. Would it be safe or possible to attach clipons on to only 1 or 1 1/2 inches of fork?
Aftermarket, bought them right after I got the bike. Just look on eBay 05-08 year range.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
No!!! They need just over 1.5" to attach completely to the fork. I wouldn't risk it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
Yeah I figured as much. If my wife decides to get me clip-ons for my birthday, I might just have to slide the bike down more.......
The clamps take up almost exactly 1.5" which is why you need to go just past it. I think mine are 1 and 5/8 or 1 and 3/4. Surprisingly it doesn't change the riding position as dramatically as you'd think. Still pretty upright but you can tuck much easier.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
Appreciate the help! And you said yours only have 1.5 rise to them? Do you have enough clearance? Wish you went a little taller?
Well, if I pull it apart for plastidip in the next month or two, I'll just drop my front end another half inch. Then if I get clip ons, the FZ is ready :thumbup:
Yeah I have clearance, but if you go 3 you'll have more room and less lean.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
Had a 1981 Yamaha Seca 550 and decided to lower the front end to quicken the steering. Started of with 10mm, and made the bike VERY unstable. Every bump in the road made the front end shake. Backed it down to 8mm and all was fine. Quicker steering and no stability issues. These bikes are fine tuned by the factory to perform a certain way, and modifying them should be done carefully. Also, if you want to control front-end dive and get a little more feel in the front you can simply drain the fork oil and refill with a heavier weight fluid. I think the 6R comes with 20W, so changing to 30W should show some noticeable improvement. It did with the 550.
Last edited: