| Author | Message | ||
     Dre99gsx |
Since the Ss has a different rake, and a longer swingarm, I'm going to assume that simply swapping in SCG components won't work correctly. Speaking to a few individuals, this seems more difficult since it hasn't been done. I'm looking for a total of 1" drop (not from changing the seat). I would like the look and a bit lower center of gravity. If I were to slide the forks up from the triple-clamps, say 1", this would shorten the wheel base. I hear this isn't recommended, but only if you DON'T lower the rear in tandem. For the rear, I could try relocating/welding the shock bracket. Lower the rear 1" would lenghtne the wheelbase again. Otherwise, I can try an SCG rear shock all together, not sure on how this would fit. Any ideas? (Message edited by dre99gsx on August 07, 2007) | ||
| Fmaxwell |
An Scg rear shock would not work with the longer swingarm, so that's out. Relocating and welding the shock bracket would require welding expertise. But before doing anything like that, you would have to analyze whether you would have problems at full compression: swingarm or other parts hitting frame, tire/hugger hitting underside of fender, existing belt tensioning, linkage rates vs. spring and rebound/compression damping characteristics, etc. A 1" movement of the forks in the triple clamps works out to less than 1/4" of change to the wheelbase. But have you verified that you would not have an interference problem if the forks bottomed? Would the fender hit the triple tree? Would the tire hit the engine? How would this affect cornering clearance? Would you have to change pegs to the non-dropped R-style? All-in-all, I'd stay away from that kind of change. It's quite likely that you would end up with something that did not work nearly as well as a factory-engineered bike and you might even find that you've created something that is dangerous. And you'd probably spend at least twice as much time and money as you think you will. |
