NC29 REAR END LOWERED

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rider4life
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NC29 REAR END LOWERED

Post by rider4life »

i bought my project bike about 10 days ago. sorted most of it out. but the rear of the bike is reallyyy low like its been lowered for a shorter legged person. how can i get it so its high again.
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Re: NC29 REAR END LOWERED

Post by garyboy_palaboy »

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whats your height mate?


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Re: NC29 REAR END LOWERED

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im 5.8 and when i sit on the bike my knees are slightly bent. its really low feels like im doing a power wheelie on the spot
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Re: NC29 REAR END LOWERED

Post by Mikiboy »

They are low as they have a 17" rear. may have to get a GF 600 shock conversion
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Re: NC29 REAR END LOWERED

Post by leopard_pagan »

the NC29 has the lowest seat height of ALL the modern sports bikes made right now!
you can jack the bike UP.. easy job + lengthen the side stand.
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Re: NC29 REAR END LOWERED

Post by lazcbr29 »

how would i go about jacking it up.
and does a gf cbr 6 shock heighten the ride a bit?
coz i bought a £180 carbon can off him,
and my swing-arm bobbins smashed throught it :( in under a weeek...
not a happy bunny...
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Re: NC29 REAR END LOWERED

Post by scratchin »

get yourself a cbr600 shock dont need a conversion kit if you want to raise the rear i used the f sport model shock
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Re: NC29 REAR END LOWERED

Post by PARUS »

I know that standard height "of saddle" - 67mm. Do you have the same ?
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Re: NC29 REAR END LOWERED

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HONDA-CBR-600-F-R ... 240%3A1318" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

this one fit??
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Re: NC29 REAR END LOWERED

Post by leopard_pagan »

"my swing-arm bobbins smashed throught it :( in under a weeek..."
>thats why you remove them when your done with the paddock stand.. or are they different?

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