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Title: Lower front end
Post by: scotilac on April 12, 2009, 08:49:38 PM

So I just installed SM2 bars on my bike but I still want a little more of an agressive position. Is there a way I can lower the front end of the bike? If not are clip-ons any lower then the SM2 bars?

Title: Re: Lower front end
Post by: fred on April 12, 2009, 11:40:57 PM

You don't want to lower the front end. It already doesn't have enough suspension. Look for clipons. Also, you could go with the katana front end and possibly get lower. Also, are you sure you're no wanting the rear end higher? You could also get rearsets to get your feet up and back for a more aggressive stance. Also, how aggressive do you really want to be? Unless you're building a track bike, why not stick with what's comfortable so you can ride for longer periods of time?

Title: Re: Lower front end
Post by: Big Shot on April 13, 2009, 12:52:00 AM

Buy these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BILLET-Alum-35-37mm-CLIP-ON-HANDLEBARS-Cafe-Racer-NEW_W0QQitemZ150337615570QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item150337615570&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A3|39%3A1|240%3A1318#ebayphotohosting

Or these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VORTEX-CLIPONS-37mm-through-54mm-NEW-STYLE-CLIP-ON_W0QQitemZ370184457789QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item370184457789&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A3|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Or see if you can find a bike that used 37mm clip-ons stock that you can find for cheaper...

Install above or below the top triple according to taste...

"Comfort" is determined by you - Bob!

Title: Re: Lower front end
Post by: joshr08 on April 13, 2009, 04:31:26 AM

i think ex500 used 37mm stock as did 89 cbr600 hurricain

Title: Re: Lower front end
Post by: Canonball on April 13, 2009, 07:42:05 AM

if you get clip-ons you're probably going to want to mount them under the triple (based on how aggressive you're talking) and if you have an older GS you're going to have to do something about youre headlight mounting bracket.

just a heads up cuz this is an issue i'm currently dealing with lol

Title: Re: Lower front end
Post by: The Buddha on April 13, 2009, 08:46:01 AM

So sorry scot, I lost that dogbone+linkage, then I have 3 that are out with people who have not sent me the stock one back.
Grind yours, easier and faster than me sending it. Muffler shops can do it for you. Fit it to the shock as you habe thm grind it.
Sorry again. I'll refund that extra $ you sent ... and where did mine go ... I am so mad.
Cool.
Buddha.

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