posted November 15, 2002 11:06 AM
Installing lowering links OK, I feel like a total idiot. I have the Muzzy lowering links now. Last night, I tried to install them, but I couldn't get the stock ones off. I didn't want to force anything in my usual manner (with a hammer.)
What's the secret to getting those things off? Am I supposed to:
1. compress the rear suspension?
2. unload the rear suspension?
3. get rid of all the preload on the spring?
Can you replace the dogbones by just taking off the left fairing or not take off any fairing?
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posted November 15, 2002 11:28 AM
Wannabe,
You need to have the suspension unloaded ("hanging") to take the load off the links. When re-assembling, put the bolts in from the opposite (left) side so that you do not have to remove the exhaust next time you want to change the link setting.
Doug
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posted November 15, 2002 11:33 AM
Thanks, Doug!!!
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posted November 15, 2002 11:54 AM
Yah, you might have to wiggle the one bolt free around the exhaust pipe to get it loose, if it looks too tight, then pop the midpipe off and all is clear sailing.
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posted November 15, 2002 12:58 PM
Anyone know how I go about 'hanging' the rear suspension? I miss the center stand on my Ninja 1000R.
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posted November 15, 2002 01:17 PM
I usually put a hydraulic jack under the oilpan on the engine to unload the rear suspension just so the rear wheel touches the ground..
posted November 15, 2002 01:41 PM
Or you can use a swingarm stand and "buddy-aid". Might even hand it from the rafters of your shop or shed. Chain hoists work great with some tie-down extenders to hoist your bike and work on it.
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posted November 15, 2002 06:26 PM
Wow, I just installed them. The old ones came off and the new ones went on so easy. As for how I did it, I have no friends, so 'buddy-aid' didn't work, but the tiedowns & rafter trick did it just fine.
Thanks everyone for the quick response!! I'm now ready for the test & tune tomorrow at the dragstrip!!!
posted November 15, 2002 06:43 PM
If you go to the bike show this year. The Handy bike lift people have a scissor jack that works great for projects like this. Once you have one you won't be without.
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posted November 15, 2002 07:18 PM
The scissor jacket is a screw type jack and it slides under the 12 easily.
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posted November 15, 2002 07:45 PM
The srvice stand picks up on the swing arm and thereby loads the shock and linkage. So instead you have to stabilize the bike and lift the bike up enough to take the load off of the swing arm and shock.
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posted November 15, 2002 07:49 PM
Just have 10 brazilian eight-feet tall latino asian women who have samoan in their blood pick it up, that might work as well.
posted November 15, 2002 07:50 PM
That would work.
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posted September 20, 2008 01:08 PM
Edited By: TireKiller on 20 Sep 2008 21:08
Gotta question about this as well.. I had an 05 12R that I had the muzzy links on. I had it set at the lowest setting in the rear and I had the front down to where the bottom of the lower clamps were just above where it starts to taper.. This worked fine except the front was a bit higher than the back unless I strapped it..
I now have an 03 12R with the same setup but I lowered the front a little more to where the bottom bolts/half of the lower clamp are right after the taper and the top bolts of the lower clamp are before the taper.. Basically I was wondering if thats enough clamping force just having the 2 top bolts of the lower clamps and the upper triple tree clamps holding it.. Its alot closer to level this way, I just want to know if its safe.. This is basically a track/drag bike only, but I do have to drive it about 5 miles to the track from the shop.
quote:Gotta question about this as well.. I had an 05 12R that I had the muzzy links on. I had it set at the lowest setting in the rear and I had the front down to where the bottom of the lower clamps were just above where it starts to taper.. This worked fine except the front was a bit higher than the back unless I strapped it..
I now have an 03 12R with the same setup but I lowered the front a little more to where the bottom bolts/half of the lower clamp are right after the taper and the top bolts of the lower clamp are before the taper.. Basically I was wondering if thats enough clamping force just having the 2 top bolts of the lower clamps and the upper triple tree clamps holding it.. Its alot closer to level this way, I just want to know if its safe.. This is basically a track/drag bike only, but I do have to drive it about 5 miles to the track from the shop.
posted October 04, 2009 04:39 AM
My novice opinion, ride carefully to the track and you never have to worry about safety. You are used to launcing it this way right?
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