dropping rear cbr xx

John01XX · 05-27-2007, 5:55 AM

I will have a few ride height spacers when I get back home from Jaws, the end of this week.

John

jboroff · 06-12-2007, 12:25 PM

I'm planning to do this soon but I wanted to see if there was any other feedback regarding the changes to the ergonomics.

I already have issues with the weight on my wrists in stock form when I sit more upright. Will this mod exacerbate that? There's also the problem of sliding toward the tank while braking when there's a passenger on the back.

I guess my question is; Is there a noticeable difference in the angle that you're sitting at with a 6mm spacer above the shock?

jjmcjames · 06-12-2007, 11:53 PM

I did mine this morning. Took 2 flat washers totaling 6mm thickness and milled out the holes so they were slots. Rode it in tonight. The seating position is the first thing I noticed and from my short drive it seems to handle better. Took about 30-40 minutes start to finish.

birdxxx · 06-19-2007, 11:51 AM

i didnt have any problems with my wrists, but before the mod they used to ach a little after long rides.
I would recomend the mod to anyone riding a blackbird, handling is great, holds the line excellent and can power on more coming out of the corners, honestly it has changed the bike 100%.

sensei1100 · 06-26-2007, 2:27 AM

Hey guys will this mod still be good for a bird that doesnt use bags...if so can it be done with a swing arm stand?

thanks

ConqSoft · 06-26-2007, 5:16 AM

No, the swingarm has to be free, that's why you need to use the center stand as described.

bullet · 06-26-2007, 4:57 PM

......i payed 1.200 euros+installation for my ohlins rear shock and it doeshnt have height adjustment...argggggghhhh....

....the riidiculus thing is that the old f**** up stock showa had an adjustable botton end washer for more than 6mm....

gtmule · 06-26-2007, 7:19 PM

Will this mod lower the back wheel too much to use a fork stand combined with the center stand? I am wondering if there is enough clearance to remove both wheels at the same time.

ConqSoft · 06-26-2007, 7:24 PM

See the last picture and the note below it.

lois · 06-26-2007, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensei1100

Hey guys will this mod still be good for a bird that doesnt use bags...if so can it be done with a swing arm stand?

thanks

Have a friend help you, and just use a floor jack with a 8" x8" piece of plywood under the rear of your oil pan. Don't lift the bike until you have loosened the shock bolt all the way. Then, while your friend supports the bike lift it just enough with the floor jack to slip in your 2 shims.

GPR · 07-04-2007, 7:36 AM

Has anyone got the dimentions of the spacer (slot size, lenght, and width) off hand?
John, I don't want to take any business away from you but I have a serious run coming up this weekend and want to see if I get quickly manufacture a spacer out of uluminium.

Thanks,

ConqSoft · 07-04-2007, 7:43 AM

Here you go: BlackBird Items - 6mm Height Spacer by John's Bike Bits

John01XX · 07-05-2007, 9:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GPR

Has anyone got the dimentions of the spacer (slot size, lenght, and width) off hand?
John, I don't want to take any business away from you but I have a serious run coming up this weekend and want to see if I get quickly manufacture a spacer out of uluminium.

Thanks,

No Problem !!
I only carry them due to demand from riders. They can easily be made from large spacers from the hardware store. Shock removal is required to install round spacers or cut out a notch to slide them in place with the shock loosened up but not removed. Just be sure to only create 6mm of space for maximun benfit.

I am currently sold out of the Ride Height Spacers anyway. I have more on the water from Jaws right know but won't be here for another week.

John

GPR · 07-09-2007, 2:35 AM

Good day all,

I fitted the spacer and went on a 150Km run yesterday - with a pillion. I can honestly say that there is a difference. For the first time the bird is on rails through the corners, still not as quick as the blades, but at least I'm not holding them up anymore.
One small piece of advice - don't let, whatever u use to support the fueltank, slip with your fingers in he way. The sharper edges onderneeth the tank cuts to the bone. For the sake of your health and involuntary donating blood, rather remove the tank prior to installing the spacer.

Regards,

erlingj · 07-10-2007, 10:57 AM

I did the shimming with 6mm aluminium cut out and vat a difference.
I have 190 tire on the back and this little thing ( 6mm shim ) did wonders

It took me about 10-15 min with the help of my friend holding the tank up and I did not have to remove the resorvoir

Wockman · 07-17-2007, 9:52 AM

I finally got around to installing the shim last weekend (took less than 15 minutes) and then I took it out for a ride. WHAT A DIFFERENCE !!! This is exactly what this bike was missing. I didn't notice much extra weight on my wrists.
For those of you out there that have not done it, do it now! It is the best cheap mod I've ever done to the bird.

Go to John's Site and buy it !

Splat · 09-24-2007, 11:32 AM

Ok i'm thinking about doing this but my front has been lowered by 2 3/4" from top of tree to top of hex section of fork and my seat height at lowest point of seat top is 29" will this still work? The bike is a 2003 with a rear adjustable lower shock mount. The rear tire rubs on over 1" high bumps with a passenger. Also no center stand so will have to lift from frame.

Splat · 09-25-2007, 10:45 AM

Here is the lower adujustable linkage for my rear shock should i still shim or adjust a 6mm rise with the linkage?
Attachment 5556
Also does any one know who makes this.

flblackbird · 09-25-2007, 10:47 AM

Put it back to stock & install the shim Splat

DeathWish01 · 01-21-2009, 11:13 PM

i just bought a 6mm shim... i know this is severely redundant... but could i get some better detailed pictures on how to install? the pics that show up on top are smaller then they appear in the room... anyway, im not completly suave on everything on the bike, but im getting there, i think under the gas tank is really where i have to explore....

05-27-2007, 5:55 AM	#21
John01XX Vendor Join Date: Oct 31 2006 Location: So. Flo-da Posts: 1,179	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX I will have a few ride height spacers when I get back home from Jaws, the end of this week. John __________________ John Smith Proprieter of John's Bike Bits John@BikeBits.us

06-12-2007, 12:25 PM	#22
jboroff Join Date: Mar 19 2007 Location: Southeastern, MA Age: 41 Posts: 41	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX I'm planning to do this soon but I wanted to see if there was any other feedback regarding the changes to the ergonomics. I already have issues with the weight on my wrists in stock form when I sit more upright. Will this mod exacerbate that? There's also the problem of sliding toward the tank while braking when there's a passenger on the back. I guess my question is; Is there a noticeable difference in the angle that you're sitting at with a 6mm spacer above the shock?

06-12-2007, 11:53 PM	#23
jjmcjames Join Date: May 09 2007 Location: Middle Tennessee Age: 51 Posts: 263	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX I did mine this morning. Took 2 flat washers totaling 6mm thickness and milled out the holes so they were slots. Rode it in tonight. The seating position is the first thing I noticed and from my short drive it seems to handle better. Took about 30-40 minutes start to finish.

06-19-2007, 11:51 AM	#24
birdxxx Join Date: May 12 2007 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 40	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX i didnt have any problems with my wrists, but before the mod they used to ach a little after long rides. I would recomend the mod to anyone riding a blackbird, handling is great, holds the line excellent and can power on more coming out of the corners, honestly it has changed the bike 100%.

06-26-2007, 2:27 AM	#25
sensei1100 Join Date: May 16 2007 Location: ca Posts: 35	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX Hey guys will this mod still be good for a bird that doesnt use bags...if so can it be done with a swing arm stand? thanks

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06-26-2007, 5:16 AM	#26
ConqSoft Ba-Da-Bing Join Date: Sep 15 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 38 Posts: 1,101	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX No, the swingarm has to be free, that's why you need to use the center stand as described. __________________ My Blog GPS Discussion Forum

06-26-2007, 4:57 PM	#27
bullet Join Date: Jun 12 2007 Location: GREECE-ATHENS Age: 40 Posts: 987	......i payed 1.200 euros+installation for my ohlins rear shock and it doeshnt have height adjustment...argggggghhhh.... ....the riidiculus thing is that the old f**** up stock showa had an adjustable botton end washer for more than 6mm....

06-26-2007, 7:19 PM	#28
gtmule Join Date: Jun 22 2007 Location: WA State Posts: 28	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX Will this mod lower the back wheel too much to use a fork stand combined with the center stand? I am wondering if there is enough clearance to remove both wheels at the same time. Last edited by gtmule; 06-26-2007 at 7:25 PM.

06-26-2007, 7:24 PM	#29
ConqSoft Ba-Da-Bing Join Date: Sep 15 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 38 Posts: 1,101	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX See the last picture and the note below it. __________________ My Blog GPS Discussion Forum

07-04-2007, 7:36 AM	#31
GPR Join Date: Nov 21 2006 Location: South Africa, Gauteng, Centurion Posts: 7	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX Has anyone got the dimentions of the spacer (slot size, lenght, and width) off hand? John, I don't want to take any business away from you but I have a serious run coming up this weekend and want to see if I get quickly manufacture a spacer out of uluminium. Thanks,

07-04-2007, 7:43 AM	#32
ConqSoft Ba-Da-Bing Join Date: Sep 15 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 38 Posts: 1,101	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX Here you go: BlackBird Items - 6mm Height Spacer by John's Bike Bits __________________ My Blog GPS Discussion Forum

07-09-2007, 2:35 AM	#34
GPR Join Date: Nov 21 2006 Location: South Africa, Gauteng, Centurion Posts: 7	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX Good day all, I fitted the spacer and went on a 150Km run yesterday - with a pillion. I can honestly say that there is a difference. For the first time the bird is on rails through the corners, still not as quick as the blades, but at least I'm not holding them up anymore. One small piece of advice - don't let, whatever u use to support the fueltank, slip with your fingers in he way. The sharper edges onderneeth the tank cuts to the bone. For the sake of your health and involuntary donating blood, rather remove the tank prior to installing the spacer. Regards,

07-10-2007, 10:57 AM	#35
erlingj Join Date: Dec 01 2006 Location: Iceland Age: 37 Posts: 116	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX I did the shimming with 6mm aluminium cut out and vat a difference. I have 190 tire on the back and this little thing ( 6mm shim ) did wonders It took me about 10-15 min with the help of my friend holding the tank up and I did not have to remove the resorvoir

07-17-2007, 9:52 AM	#36
Wockman Join Date: Dec 05 2006 Location: Montgomery AL Age: 39 Posts: 180	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX I finally got around to installing the shim last weekend (took less than 15 minutes) and then I took it out for a ride. WHAT A DIFFERENCE !!! This is exactly what this bike was missing. I didn't notice much extra weight on my wrists. For those of you out there that have not done it, do it now! It is the best cheap mod I've ever done to the bird. Go to John's Site and buy it !

09-24-2007, 11:32 AM	#37
Splat Join Date: Sep 19 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 98	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX Ok i'm thinking about doing this but my front has been lowered by 2 3/4" from top of tree to top of hex section of fork and my seat height at lowest point of seat top is 29" will this still work? The bike is a 2003 with a rear adjustable lower shock mount. The rear tire rubs on over 1" high bumps with a passenger. Also no center stand so will have to lift from frame. __________________ HELMETS SAVE LIVES I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE 2003 Blackbird Custom Solid Gray Chromed and Polished, Dynoed 133HP (DYNOED ON 8-23-08), Blackbird RIP as of 5-15-2009 Last edited by Splat; 09-24-2007 at 11:55 AM.

09-25-2007, 10:45 AM	#38
Splat Join Date: Sep 19 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 98	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX Here is the lower adujustable linkage for my rear shock should i still shim or adjust a 6mm rise with the linkage? Attachment 5556 Also does any one know who makes this. __________________ HELMETS SAVE LIVES I KNOW FROM EXPERIENCE 2003 Blackbird Custom Solid Gray Chromed and Polished, Dynoed 133HP (DYNOED ON 8-23-08), Blackbird RIP as of 5-15-2009 Last edited by Splat; 09-25-2007 at 10:51 AM.

09-25-2007, 10:47 AM	#39
flblackbird What cop?? Join Date: Jan 24 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL, USA Age: 41 Posts: 1,869	Re: Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX Put it back to stock & install the shim Splat __________________ Mike 02 Silver Bird