wikidzx-14
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posted June 28, 2007 05:39 PM
lowering links for ZX-14
I know that muzzy makes a pair of lowering links for the 14, can anyone tell me exactrly how much they can lower and if that's going to compromise two up riding and ground clearance?
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johnsonzx14
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posted June 28, 2007 05:54 PM
if you lower the front and put the links on the last notch, its way to low , unless you are drag racing... I had them, and kept it in the middle hole and had the front lowered 1 and a 1/2 inches... with the settings set as high as they could go on the shock and the spring tensioned as tight as I could get it, I could ride two people... it woud still hit sometimes... I would order the fully adjustable ones if I was you.. I have them now, and you can raise it and lower it all by your self in a matter of minutes with 2 wrenches... very nice!
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wikidzx-14
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posted June 28, 2007 07:25 PM
at the moment I have the front lowered approx 1/2 inch, I can go another 1/2 without any issues, is that correct? Where do you get the adjustable links from? That would be handy to have, when I want to ride two up.
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BobC
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posted June 28, 2007 11:35 PM
 Edited By: BobC on 29 Jun 2007 00:35
Don't forget to shorten the kick stand when you lower the bike, or you will be making friends with your local paint shop.
I have the front down by 1 centimeter and leave the rear at standard height for road use, that way the sump plug survives and the bike handles just fine. For the track I lower the rear 3 inches and strap the front a little more. By using a combination of lowering and strapping on the front I find there is still some effective damping which is lost by just strapping all the way down.
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johnsonzx14
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posted June 29, 2007 06:56 PM
Mine rides as hard as a rock, I still love it,.. I have the front at a 1 1/2 lower, and the back is about 2 now... You can get the adjustable links from Schnitzracing.com , Its a good place to buy from. I get a lot of stuff from them...
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ninjaboy311
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posted July 02, 2007 02:22 PM
Try the Naarden Speedlinks, they are by far the highest quality and strongest links out there.
naarden.biz
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Wheelie
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posted July 02, 2007 02:32 PM
quote:
Try the Naarden Speedlinks, they are by far the highest quality and strongest links out there.
naarden.biz
SPAMMER! j/k Nboy, if your 14 has a longer than stock swingarm, adjustable links will allow the perfect height, standard lowering links keep you at a certain setting, so your either to high or to low. wee
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stevewfl
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posted July 02, 2007 02:41 PM
there's a thread about an oil pan you may want too.
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