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Increasing the ride height on a Honda CBR 1100XX
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07-04-2007, 8:36 AM
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| Join Date: Nov 21 2006 Location: South Africa, Gauteng, Centurion Bike(s): 1997 Honda Blackbird Posts: 7
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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, |
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07-05-2007, 10:18 AM
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| Vendor  Join Date: Nov 01 2006 Location: So. Flo-da Bike(s): 2001 Red Bird Posts: 926
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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 | |
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07-09-2007, 3:35 AM
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| Join Date: Nov 21 2006 Location: South Africa, Gauteng, Centurion Bike(s): 1997 Honda Blackbird Posts: 7
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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, |
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07-10-2007, 11:57 AM
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 Join Date: Dec 01 2006 Location: Iceland Bike(s): honda cbr1100 blackbird 01 / suzuki GSXR1100 86 Age: 35 Posts: 108
| 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  |
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07-17-2007, 10:52 AM
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 Join Date: Dec 05 2006 Location: Montgomery AL Bike(s): '03 CBR1100 & '07 SV650S Age: 37 Posts: 156
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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 ! 
__________________ '03 Honda CBR1100XX An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools. - Ernest Hemingway |
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09-24-2007, 12:32 PM
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 Join Date: Sep 19 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Bike(s): 2003 CPR1100XX Grey Lowered Polished and Chromed Age: 32 Posts: 70
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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) at rear tire with Akrapovic full exhaust 421 and Power Commander III, Lowered to 29" seat height, MotoTeck undertail. changed gearing to 16/46 9-14-08 Last edited by Splat : 09-24-2007 at 12:55 PM. |
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09-25-2007, 11:45 AM
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| Join Date: Sep 19 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Bike(s): 2003 CPR1100XX Grey Lowered Polished and Chromed Age: 32 Posts: 70
|  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 EXPERIENCE2003 Blackbird Custom Solid Gray Chromed and Polished, Dynoed 133HP (DYNOED ON 8-23-08) at rear tire with Akrapovic full exhaust 421 and Power Commander III, Lowered to 29" seat height, MotoTeck undertail. changed gearing to 16/46 9-14-08 Last edited by Splat : 09-25-2007 at 11:51 AM. |
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09-25-2007, 11:47 AM
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| What cop??  Join Date: Jan 24 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Bike(s): 02 Bird Age: 39 Posts: 1,626
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Put it back to stock & install the shim Splat
__________________ Mike 02 Silver Bird I'm a Yamaha tech., that's why I ride a Honda  |
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