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I have used a zx10 lowering link because I am not very tall and could not touch the ground safely on the 2nd Gen Ninja. But noticed in sharp slower turns I was fighting the bike. To bring the rake in a little I have decided to try the lower kit from Roaring toyzs.
This project is much more fun with an extra set of hands.
It consists of two "Spacers and 4 Bolts ( which I painted the tops black to match the steering assembly.)
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First remove the fairing. There is a write up in the how to section ( thanks Red Rider)
It helped with those pesky clips.
Then I marked the current position on the forks using tape so when the forks move in the clamps I can check for height and such.
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COVER TANK WITH SOMETHING incase you drop a tool or part.
Using a 6mm allen hex wrench To remove the bolts securing the handelbar.
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Lay bar off to the side. All of your cables and hoses stay connected.
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Put spacer in place.
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Ok now I did have problems with my Brake hose being too tight. So I removed the line from its holding bracket. The grommet had to be moved down a bit and then the hose reattached to the holding bracket.
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Place bar on top of the spacer and bolt down loosly REPEAT other side
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Loosen both upper and lower fork clamps SLOWLY until fork starts to move up. You might need to push down on the bars. Use 8mm allen hex on lower clamp and 12 mm wrench on top clamp.
You will want the to raise past the spacers and into the actual bars. apx 1"-1 1/4" Mine went up more then I wanted but will try it out first.
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Tighten the Bar Bolts and
double check everything for tightness.
Remember this will change the handling of the bike so please try it out in a safe place.
This project is much more fun with an extra set of hands.
It consists of two "Spacers and 4 Bolts ( which I painted the tops black to match the steering assembly.)
First remove the fairing. There is a write up in the how to section ( thanks Red Rider)
It helped with those pesky clips.
Then I marked the current position on the forks using tape so when the forks move in the clamps I can check for height and such.
COVER TANK WITH SOMETHING incase you drop a tool or part.
Using a 6mm allen hex wrench To remove the bolts securing the handelbar.
Lay bar off to the side. All of your cables and hoses stay connected.
Put spacer in place.
Ok now I did have problems with my Brake hose being too tight. So I removed the line from its holding bracket. The grommet had to be moved down a bit and then the hose reattached to the holding bracket.
Place bar on top of the spacer and bolt down loosly REPEAT other side
Loosen both upper and lower fork clamps SLOWLY until fork starts to move up. You might need to push down on the bars. Use 8mm allen hex on lower clamp and 12 mm wrench on top clamp.
You will want the to raise past the spacers and into the actual bars. apx 1"-1 1/4" Mine went up more then I wanted but will try it out first.
Tighten the Bar Bolts and
double check everything for tightness.
Remember this will change the handling of the bike so please try it out in a safe place.
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