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lowering links...
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Well, ya could buy a stock link from a ZX-600 ("E" I think) and install it.
(I'll have to find the correct year again)
Cost should be about $20.00-$25.00
Doees the same thing as a Muzzy or T-Rex Lowering Link that cost about $150.
Update;
OOps, they went up. The one I have came off of a 93. At the time was about $15.
Found this really nice complete set up on Ebay for $28.
Being complete is nice as you can see the way it mounts.
Use the Links only. Or search until you find some on Ebay.
PS: Somewhere is this Forum is a discussion where a member has done this.
Ride safe, Ted
(I'll have to find the correct year again)
Cost should be about $20.00-$25.00
Doees the same thing as a Muzzy or T-Rex Lowering Link that cost about $150.
Update;
OOps, they went up. The one I have came off of a 93. At the time was about $15.
Found this really nice complete set up on Ebay for $28.
Being complete is nice as you can see the way it mounts.
Use the Links only. Or search until you find some on Ebay.
Rear Shock Linkage *MINT! 93-04 ZX6 Ninja 600 ZX600E ZZR600 ZX600 ZX6E Dog Bone | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Rear Shock Linkage *MINT! 93-04 ZX6 Ninja 600 ZX600E ZZR600 ZX600 ZX6E Dog Bone at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
www.ebay.com
PS: Somewhere is this Forum is a discussion where a member has done this.
Ride safe, Ted
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Have the same problem since I added the RDL seat, i have a set of links here to install just been to lazy
Doin ok, been working up near Grass Valley and thought about the pizza pie ride the other day.
I miss the pie and the pizza pie rides and hanging out with everyone.
takes an hour or more to get to the twisties up here, so I don't ride much anymore.
working on lowering the bike and raising the handle bars right now. Everything is on order and should have stuff arriving this friday.
takes an hour or more to get to the twisties up here, so I don't ride much anymore.
working on lowering the bike and raising the handle bars right now. Everything is on order and should have stuff arriving this friday.
Ted, how much do they lower the bike? Will it render the centerstand useless? Will the sidestand need to be adjusted/modified.. ie heated and bent or cut and rewelded? Im anticipating running into the same height situation when i get an rdl...Well, ya could buy a stock link from a ZX-600 ("E" I think) and install it.
(I'll have to find the correct year again)
Cost should be about $20.00-$25.00
Doees the same thing as a Muzzy or T-Rex Lowering Link that cost about $150.
Update;
OOps, they went up. The one I have came off of a 93. At the time was about $15.
Found this really nice complete set up on Ebay for $28.
Being complete is nice as you can see the way it mounts.
Use the Links only. Or search until you find some on Ebay.
Rear Shock Linkage *MINT! 93-04 ZX6 Ninja 600 ZX600E ZZR600 ZX600 ZX6E Dog Bone | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Rear Shock Linkage *MINT! 93-04 ZX6 Ninja 600 ZX600E ZZR600 ZX600 ZX6E Dog Bone at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!www.ebay.com
PS: Somewhere is this Forum is a discussion where a member has done this.
Ride safe, Ted
Ted, how much do they lower the bike?
That is a LOADED question.
Defining how much it lowers the bike is dependent on how you do the Drop Measurment.
NOTE: I think these links will "Actually" Drop the rear of the bike between 1 1/4" and 1 1/2", "butttttt" how are you going to measure that drop?
SEE BELOW
Most people like to measure from the ground to the seat.
I refer to that as "Adjusted Drop".
** Some do the "Adjusted Drop" measurement while setting on the bike / some do it while not setting on the bike / some adjust the Preload while doing the measurement /etc etc etc.
Because there are so many variables, the "Adjusted Drop" Measurment is NOT a real number that is measurable/repeatable. (+/- 2")
I like to use "Actual Drop" as a baseline.
"Actual drop" is not affected by preload etc and can be given as a real number that IS measurable/repeatable. (+/- 1/4")
To measure for "Actual Drop";
Before adding the Link; Measure from the axle to the frame. (With bike on Center Stand)
Add Link.
After adding the Link; Repeat the measurement from the axle to the frame. (With the bike on Center Stand)
The difference in those 2 measurements is the "Actual Drop".
NOTE: After you have "Actual Drop" established, you can adjust the drop" according to your preferences.
ie; Setting on the Bike/not setting on the bike/before and after adjusting Preload/Raising or lowering the front of the bike/etc.
Yes, I know I'm a PITA, but hopefully you understand the difference in Actual and Adjusted Drop and why I'm hesitant to give a Number?
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Will it render the center-stand useless?
You'll have to remove about 1"- 1 1/4" from the Center Stand to make it possible to get the bike on the Center Stand.
Will the side-stand need to be adjusted/modified.. ie heated and bent or cut and rewelded?
Heating/bending the Side Stand will work to adjust how far the bike leans. (Can be changed as needed)
Shortening the stand is possible but it is permanent.
NOTE: There is some risk in lowering the bike.
ie; It is easier to drag the bike on obstacles.
(Particularly on C-14's with the drain plug below the Oil Pan)
Ride safe, Ted
That is a LOADED question.
Defining how much it lowers the bike is dependent on how you do the Drop Measurment.
NOTE: I think these links will "Actually" Drop the rear of the bike between 1 1/4" and 1 1/2", "butttttt" how are you going to measure that drop?
SEE BELOW
Most people like to measure from the ground to the seat.
I refer to that as "Adjusted Drop".
** Some do the "Adjusted Drop" measurement while setting on the bike / some do it while not setting on the bike / some adjust the Preload while doing the measurement /etc etc etc.
Because there are so many variables, the "Adjusted Drop" Measurment is NOT a real number that is measurable/repeatable. (+/- 2")
I like to use "Actual Drop" as a baseline.
"Actual drop" is not affected by preload etc and can be given as a real number that IS measurable/repeatable. (+/- 1/4")
To measure for "Actual Drop";
Before adding the Link; Measure from the axle to the frame. (With bike on Center Stand)
Add Link.
After adding the Link; Repeat the measurement from the axle to the frame. (With the bike on Center Stand)
The difference in those 2 measurements is the "Actual Drop".
NOTE: After you have "Actual Drop" established, you can adjust the drop" according to your preferences.
ie; Setting on the Bike/not setting on the bike/before and after adjusting Preload/Raising or lowering the front of the bike/etc.
Yes, I know I'm a PITA, but hopefully you understand the difference in Actual and Adjusted Drop and why I'm hesitant to give a Number?
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Will it render the center-stand useless?
You'll have to remove about 1"- 1 1/4" from the Center Stand to make it possible to get the bike on the Center Stand.
Will the side-stand need to be adjusted/modified.. ie heated and bent or cut and rewelded?
Heating/bending the Side Stand will work to adjust how far the bike leans. (Can be changed as needed)
Shortening the stand is possible but it is permanent.
NOTE: There is some risk in lowering the bike.
ie; It is easier to drag the bike on obstacles.
(Particularly on C-14's with the drain plug below the Oil Pan)
Ride safe, Ted
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That was discussed and the 600 Links were fine.
NOTE: C-14/ZX-14/ZX-600/etc etc Link's are "all" made from steel. The C-10 Link's are made from Aluminum.
NOTE: C-14/ZX-14/ZX-600/etc etc Link's are "all" made from steel. The C-10 Link's are made from Aluminum.
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Has anyone heard from Dumb a$$.
Sent him some parts and can no longer reach him.
Sent him some parts and can no longer reach him.
Not a good sign Ted. I'm guessing you didn't get paid?
He tried them and was going to return them. I kept telling him to take his time and make a decision.
Thinking it's just a confusion.
Update; He contacted me. All is well.
Thinking it's just a confusion.
Update; He contacted me. All is well.
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Recently purchased My C14 had lower link no center stand just recently put everything back to stock.