K7 600/750 lowering...

[xjadiemx]

OK SERIOUSLY... WHAT ARE ALL OF THE POSSIBLE MODS YOU CAN DO TO THE NEWER GSXR'S TO LOWER THEM?!

the inverted tubes make lowering a drag because it keeps you from getting that extra couple inches you need... ok ok that I need. whats easier? dishing out the $$ for different customized forks or raise the handlebar and drop the forks however much possible and drop the rear with lowering links? dont talk about straps as im not drag racing and this is just a general thing for lowering the K7 Gsxr's.

[DJ Nathan V]

You really don't want to lower the front much at all if you can avoid it. You'll severely inrease the risk of bottoming out the front end which can help cause a loss of control.

Teh rear canbe dropped about 3" IIRC before you lose the suspension in the back. You should look into slimmer aftermarket seats if you need mroe than that.

[seamonkeyaj]

Actually, I was told that lowering the front or rear dramatically, without doing both, can seriously affect the handling and stability of the bike.

Do you have anyone nearby you who knows what they're talking about (besides the dealer) who can help you decide what is best for you, your bike, and your situation? A lowered bike is a custom bike. Custom = just for you, and when done right, that's good. Custom not done right = very bad... (duh) :)

[scooteR6]

Here's some things i did when my girlfriend got her cbr an it was too tall for her. First i set the rear suspention as soft as it went then i shaved the hell out of the seat i took out as much padding as i could without making it look stupid or un comfortable. then i installed a lowering link and she got some shoes with a fatter sole. it's alot of messin around but she's short (5'3'') but it all worked good hope that info helps.

[DJ Nathan V]

Doing one or the other affects the rake angle. You can lower the triple clamps on the forks to achieve the balance but it doesn't *really* lower it as a suspension lower.

[seamonkeyaj]

Here's some things i did when my girlfriend got her cbr an it was too tall for her. First i set the rear suspention as soft as it went then i shaved the hell out of the seat i took out as much padding as i could without making it look stupid or un comfortable. then i installed a lowering link and she got some shoes with a fatter sole. it's alot of messin around but she's short (5'3'') but it all worked good hope that info helps.

Those are all great ideas - I did the rear suspension adjustment and the boots too - didn't even think to mention them! :wacko:

[Cutty72]

Softening up the preload on the shock is NOT a good way to lower a bike.
It will SERIOUSLY f up your ride quality, and handeling characteristics of the bike.
Unless it's for "posing" only... then it doesn't matter.

[seamonkeyaj]

Softening up the preload on the shock is NOT a good way to lower a bike.
It will SERIOUSLY f up your ride quality, and handeling characteristics of the bike.
Unless it's for "posing" only... then it doesn't matter.

She isn't posing!!! She can't touch! (I'm getting aggravated on behalf of xjadiemx right now, because I just went through this last year!) You people with inseams longer than 28 - 29 inches will never understand fully.... ;)

If they make lowering kits for your bike, start there... it may cost a bit, but at least you know it was designed for the bike. (At least that's my opinion)

[Cutty72]

She isn't posing!!! She can't touch! (I'm getting aggravated on behalf of xjadiemx right now, because I just went through this last year!) You people with inseams longer than 28 - 29 inches will never understand fully.... ;)

If they make lowering kits for your bike, start there... it may cost a bit, but at least you know it was designed for the bike. (At least that's my opinion)

Wasn't insinuating that she is posing. Just stating that dropping the preload on your shock is not a good way of lowering the bike.

here is a link to a post in another forum where a gal lowered her 07 GSXR 600... hope it helps.

http://www.twowheelforum.com/showthread.php?t=17532&highlight=lowering+suspension

[seamonkeyaj]

Wasn't insinuating that she is posing. Just stating that dropping the preload on your shock is not a good way of lowering the bike.

here is a link to a post in another forum where a gal lowered her 07 GSXR 600... hope it helps.

http://www.twowheelforum.com/showthread.php?t=17532&highlight=lowering+suspension

Sorry for kinda jumpin you then... :agree:

Good link! Seems like that advice is pretty much what we ended up doing with mine, and everyone who's ridden it post-lowering comments on how you can't even tell in the handling. And it mentions the kickstand issue too... Good reminder! Had to take about an inch outta mine, too.

[Cutty72]

Sorry for kinda jumpin you then... :agree:

Good link! Seems like that advice is pretty much what we ended up doing with mine, and everyone who's ridden it post-lowering comments on how you can't even tell in the handling. And it mentions the kickstand issue too... Good reminder! Had to take about an inch outta mine, too.

np... wish i had as much knowledge as a couple guys in that thread.

[PlayfulGod]

Sorry for kinda jumpin you then... :agree:

Good link! Seems like that advice is pretty much what we ended up doing with mine, and everyone who's ridden it post-lowering comments on how you can't even tell in the handling. And it mentions the kickstand issue too... Good reminder! Had to take about an inch outta mine, too.

the main handling issues with a lowered (assume its done correctly) is in the lean angle. The lower the bike is the less lean angle it will have. Which on the street will only be a issue in the twisties n such. Commuting n just 'normal' riding it will be ok.

[seamonkeyaj]

the main handling issues with a lowered (assume its done correctly) is in the lean angle. The lower the bike is the less lean angle it will have. Which on the street will only be a issue in the twisties n such. Commuting n just 'normal' riding it will be ok.

Yeah... I haven't run into that issue at all yet... still learning not to be timid in regular turns! :blush:

[Cutty72]

here is a link to a thread about using preload adjustments for ride height.

http://www.twowheelforum.com/showthread.php?t=23229&highlight=preload

[scooteR6]

Softening up the preload on the shock is NOT a good way to lower a bike.
It will SERIOUSLY f up your ride quality, and handeling characteristics of the bike.
Unless it's for "posing" only... then it doesn't matter.

What?

[scooteR6]

Sorry for kinda jumpin you then... :agree:

Good link! Seems like that advice is pretty much what we ended up doing with mine, and everyone who's ridden it post-lowering comments on how you can't even tell in the handling. And it mentions the kickstand issue too... Good reminder! Had to take about an inch outta mine, too.

ha, yea i forgot to mention i had to take an inch or so off the kickstand. Before i did that you could blow on it and dam near knock it over :)

[Cutty72]

What?

if you drop all the preload off your spring to lower it OR if you crank the preload way up to try to raise your bike, it will seriously compromise the handeling of your bike. thus, it is not a recomended way to adjust ride height.
click the link above, it is explained better.

[scooteR6]

i was just talking about adjusting the dampening screw.........not spring rates and pre load.......that would make for a pretty hairy conversation. getting back to the main topic, those things i did to that cbr seemed to work just fine. I really didn't see any noticeable difference in handling and she's been riding it for 4+ years and hasn't one problem or complaint and this girl's been riding longer than i have sooooooo........ I dunnoooooooooo

[xjadiemx]

so screw everybody out there who doesnt have a clue... luckily i found DragBikeDirect who would help me out with my short-loegged misfortune. im sending them my forks and therye going to shorten them internally. its going to drop 2 inches and that is going to help out a whole lot! i really dont care too much about "cornering" and getting "in and low" in the turns. im just glad this lowering drama is about to be done with and i can start riding!!

so hopefully when people google on how to lower their k6/k7 gsxr 600's then itll come to this site. cause i found the answer!!!! $200~ including shipping to and from the shop to get your forks shortened or reworked or stiffened etc... ;o)

dragbikedirect rooooocks my flipflops!!

[PlayfulGod]

so screw everybody out there who doesnt have a clue... luckily i found DragBikeDirect who would help me out with my short-loegged misfortune. im sending them my forks and therye going to shorten them internally. its going to drop 2 inches and that is going to help out a whole lot! i really dont care too much about "cornering" and getting "in and low" in the turns. im just glad this lowering drama is about to be done with and i can start riding!!

so hopefully when people google on how to lower their k6/k7 gsxr 600's then itll come to this site. cause i found the answer!!!! $200~ including shipping to and from the shop to get your forks shortened or reworked or stiffened etc... ;o)

dragbikedirect rooooocks my flipflops!!

What about the rear? or did you already find a dogbone for that?

[xjadiemx]

yep dogbones on the rear but imgoing to redo everything and make sure everything is leveled out and good.

ill let everyone know how it goes and post up pix when installed. once i get comfortable ill bring it up and go from there. ;o)

the cracker is frustrated with this situation as well so he's just going to help me take out the forks and put them in and im stuck doing the rest of the dirty work on my own so the bike isnt retarded/

[ravenman]

Guess I got here too late. She's having the shocks done, and she's got the right idea. I wish people would read the question she made instead of giving their 2 cents. She said she wanted to drag race! She didn't say anything about taking corners. Luckily she found out the right way. Good luck hun! I have had 2 busa's done that way. They work fine.
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