zx6reaker
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posted August 18, 2011 07:18 PM
stretch and lowering kit?
So, I've never stretched or lowered a bike before and not familiar with the products or what peices need to be strong. I was wondering if I could get you guys to look at this kit from fleabay and let me know if you think it would be sound enough to be considered safe. The last thing I want is to put myself in jeopardy to save a few bucks. Y'all have helped me tons so far, and I truely do appreciate it. Thanks.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ZX14-SWINGARM-EXTENSION-AND-LOWERING-KIT-/260780433425?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cb7b9a011
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Zone Head
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posted August 18, 2011 07:40 PM
I bet it's safe, but I wouldn't use a no name brand chain. Your going to need a shortened kick stand, a re valved and re sprung shock to deal with the extra leverage from the longer swingarm, the 3 hole links are not that great, i found out the hard way that the middle hole was to low (ground my new midpipe in a turn and burned a hole in my undertail) so Im looking for the fully adjustable ones now. You will also need to make or buy a tag holder that sticks back far enough to keep your tag from being eaten up by the rear tire during full compression.
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Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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joel787
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posted August 18, 2011 08:48 PM
damn thats cheap
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zx6reaker
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posted August 19, 2011 01:36 PM
The kickstand I was going to cut and re-weld, and for the tag I made the plat for it now. It should be alright if not I can adjust it accordingly. I was only planning on taking it out 5" or so. pretty much the minimum that I can. Will that still affect the rear suspension that much? Also, how do you support the bike while the dog bones are off. I don't have a hoist of any sort really. and I have the pitt bull front stand the fits in the bottom of the lower triple. Will I have to remove the front tire cover each time I lift it?
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Zone Head
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posted August 19, 2011 03:31 PM
I'm sure you could use the stock shock as is, but it's gonna blow through the stroke on hard launches or when your double up.
As for as lifting the bike, I used a floor jack under the shock to raise the rear up hi enough to get a jack stand under each rear foot peg bracket, use wood blocks at every lift point to prevent damage.
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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3000psi and falling
Zone Head
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posted August 19, 2011 03:32 PM
As for your front stand, I would think with the correct adaptor you would not need to remove the fender
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08 ZX14, 2010 Persimmon Red bodywork.
Flies pulled, 16-42, BMC street, 8" extensions, drag shock, cut pan, Cycle Concepts Drag Pack and springs, muzzy m14 w/ oval can, lowered, Shinco usoft rear, pcv with autotune, leightweight Shori 18ah battery, throttle meister. 500lbs at bandimeres scales with half tank of juice.
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Slowninja
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posted August 19, 2011 05:11 PM
I know it's not kosher, but i used a kit like that for a few years. Chain and all. 1.39-1.41 60's.
You'll probably be ok
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zx6reaker
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posted August 19, 2011 11:26 PM
now if I can talk the wife into letting me drop $350 for the bike. I really do appreciate y'alls advice. I have been wanting to do this for a while but just now found a price I think I can work with. If/when I do this I will post a pre and post picture. Thanks.
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eklipse636
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ZX-14
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posted August 20, 2011 02:58 AM
You can get a set of extensions from allthingschrome.com on sale sometimes for $150. They are good extensions, ive had 2 sets and I'm still using a set.
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Rob7R
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posted August 20, 2011 10:05 AM
I have the same style extensions. They were on the bike when I bought it, and I personally have 3000+ miles on them. They seem to be holding up well, and I'm a big guy 6'3" over 300lbs also I do ride 2 up on occasion. As far as the links go if you're a big guy you may need a stiffer spring. I had mine raised up to the top hole because the tire scraped the plate a few times. It didn't happen a lot just once or twice under very spirited riding.
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Current bike- 07 ZX14 black with D&D cans, PC3, 43t rear sprocket, 6 inch extensions, roaring toys lowering links. Muzzy Bonneville Pro, TRE Velocity stacks, Puig DB windscreen, Sargent seat, Heli-risers, and throttlemeisters.
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