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Rednismo
Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 03:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

just wondering u can low just and little in the front just want alittle more rake
thanks
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 03:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you slide the forks up, you may get 1/4"-1/2". The stock bars are awfully close to the fork tops.
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Rednismo
Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 04:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

MAN I TRIED TO LOWER THE BIKE LAST NIGHT THAT WHY I COULD GET ANY LOWER MAN THAT SUCK I WHEN TO 190 50 17 REAR TIRE NOW I GET HEAD SHAKE UNDER HARD ACC IN THE STRAITS I THOUGH I COULD LOW THE FRONT END TO FIX THIS
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No_rice
Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 05:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

that tire isnt going to be a reason for head shake unless its junk. i have run plenty of that size on my xb's with no problem what so ever. have you set the suspension right? i wouldnt try to lower it by sliding the forks but thats me.

plus thats just going to give you a steeper steering angle
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New12r
Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 05:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You will have to drop the forks and pull out the stopper rings to lower the front end....

But like tim said, It prolly aint the rear tire.
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Rednismo
Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 06:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

this happen right after i change the rear tire what set u run on ur bike No_rice
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New12r
Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 09:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Are you loose on the bars or do you hold on tight??

If you are holding on tight and grabbing more gas with the new rear meat you may find increased head shake.

You might also check your steering head bearings.

Just a thought based on me having NO knowledge of your riding exp/style.
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Rednismo
Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 09:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

well im not and pro racer, but my back ground is drag racing. i love wheelies and hard sweepers . and i will throw in stand ups
well i just ride this bike . i bought this bike 4 months ago new i have 6k on it now and on my 3rd rear tire 2nd front
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New12r
Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 10:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

If you love wheelies take a good look at the steering head bearing.
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Rednismo
Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 04:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

IS THERE ONLINE Manual THAT WE CAN LOOK AT?
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Froggy
Posted on Saturday, September 06, 2008 - 08:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The owners manuals are online at buell.com

If you are talking about the service manual, spend the $50 and get it from your favorite dealer. It is worth every penny and you will be using it in the future for other things like oil changes and adjustments.
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