Limbuck
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Anybody done this? If so,how? How much? Is it possible? Components required? Kits? If so, got pictures? Thanks all.
Lowering the RT3
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sweettennbabe
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Lowered mine so I can be flat footed and all it took was a set of shocks. I don't know how low you want to go.
Power-Tripp
Turbocharged
Start by looking at the seat. Narrowing the seat a bit will help your legs reach downward, instead of outward.
There are several different aftermarket rear shock assemblies that are 1" inch shorter than stock.
In the front, you can use a shorter spring, or simply cut the preload spacer (inside the fork tube) shorter by 7/8" for a 1" drop.
I hope this helps.
There are several different aftermarket rear shock assemblies that are 1" inch shorter than stock.
In the front, you can use a shorter spring, or simply cut the preload spacer (inside the fork tube) shorter by 7/8" for a 1" drop.
I hope this helps.
TerryBlakeslee
.040 Over
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Will cutting this preload spacer make a noticeable difference in handling ?
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There's a group buy offer for Hagon shocks on the .com site, you can start by buying a shorter shock set. To lower the front you can slide the tubes up in the triple tree about 5mm without any interference (at least on the standard you can).
What's going to happen to your handling? With shorter shocks alone your turning radius will increase. Raising the tubes in the triple tree alone will decrease your turning radius. The effect is on the trail measurement. To keep the handling (steering) the same you have to maintain the trail. To measure it yourself use a level and a yard stick. Hold the edge of the yardstick against the center of the front axle and perpendicular to the ground (use a level to be accurate). Mark the spot on the ground. Then hold the yard stick parallel to the center of the fork tube and extend it to touch the ground and mark that spot. Measure the inches betwen the two marks and that's your trail value. If you put shorter shocks on that number will increase. Raise the tubes it gets smaller.
Sport bikes have very small trail, raked out choppers have very long trail. Which corners at speed better?
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What's going to happen to your handling? With shorter shocks alone your turning radius will increase. Raising the tubes in the triple tree alone will decrease your turning radius. The effect is on the trail measurement. To keep the handling (steering) the same you have to maintain the trail. To measure it yourself use a level and a yard stick. Hold the edge of the yardstick against the center of the front axle and perpendicular to the ground (use a level to be accurate). Mark the spot on the ground. Then hold the yard stick parallel to the center of the fork tube and extend it to touch the ground and mark that spot. Measure the inches betwen the two marks and that's your trail value. If you put shorter shocks on that number will increase. Raise the tubes it gets smaller.
Sport bikes have very small trail, raked out choppers have very long trail. Which corners at speed better?
Class dismissed.
Same offer is available here. See Wayne's post on Hagon shocks.
While I can't imagine wanting it any lower than it already is, given the compromise on handling and comfort, shorter shocks and springs could accomplish what you seek. I'd suggest following up with Wayne (Power-Tripp) on both his earlier post in this thread and his offer on Hagon shocks.
coneye
.060 Over
Playing with the seat does'nt help , its the width of the bike that is the problem for those of us with stumpy legs , I done it wasted my money .
So i put ikon shocks on mine which dropped the rear 35mm .... Then dropped the triplle tree 25mm , end result great ,,, looks better ,,, handling ,well for me it handles a lot better, wether or not the mods make the difference , or its my confidence went up i don't know , but i do know this , I can now ride the thing a lot better .
I weigh 95 kilo and it never bottoms out , with the wife on the back she's 80 kilo and fully loaded i find it easy ,
So i put ikon shocks on mine which dropped the rear 35mm .... Then dropped the triplle tree 25mm , end result great ,,, looks better ,,, handling ,well for me it handles a lot better, wether or not the mods make the difference , or its my confidence went up i don't know , but i do know this , I can now ride the thing a lot better .
I weigh 95 kilo and it never bottoms out , with the wife on the back she's 80 kilo and fully loaded i find it easy ,
Limbuck
.020 Over
Thanks all. I think I'll leave well enough alone. i don't want to risk travel, trail, or handling. I might have to get some of them Elton John type boots. No, then I might could ride then fall down trying to walk. Actually I'm 6 ft tall. This bike just feels topheavy compared to other bikes I've had or still own. That's just due to the design of the beast. I got this thing because it was the biggest and it hasn't disappointed.
Air?
Maybe air suspension is the way to go, I use Arnott and are really pleased. Makes a differ of 10cm (4") between bottom ond top position
Lowrider
See video: 001 - YouTube
Xchoppers.com - Arnott Air Susp. - VTX (all), Triumph Rocket III & '10 T'Bird
Maybe air suspension is the way to go, I use Arnott and are really pleased. Makes a differ of 10cm (4") between bottom ond top position
Lowrider
See video: 001 - YouTube
Xchoppers.com - Arnott Air Susp. - VTX (all), Triumph Rocket III & '10 T'Bird
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