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14-02-2017, 11:46 AM | #1 |
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M750ie ride height
A question or two if I may, re my M750. This is a 2002 model, so frame and suspension is I believe same as the M800. I would like to raise the rear a bit, can anyone tell me whether -
a) the adjustable suspension tie bar from an S4r will fit with my swing arm and rocker b) the tie bar length has anything to do with ride height, or is it just a way of adjusting the rising rate for the rear shock? Thanks, in anticipation.
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14-02-2017, 01:31 PM | #2 |
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the tie bar in front of the rear shock adjusts ride height. just have to slacken lock nuts either end and turn bar to adjust. its a pig to get on though.
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14-02-2017, 02:09 PM | #3 |
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One of the lock nuts is a left handed thread too I believe, but it is marked with a small slot. Mine were both seized so I bought an aftermarket one for a different model (one of the SBK models, can't remember if 996 or 999) but it was a bit longer anyway so I got the necessary ride height adjustment.
They are difficult to get to with a spanner and probably easier to adjust with the rear wheel off the ground and suspension unloaded.
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14-02-2017, 02:21 PM | #4 |
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yeah dead right darren. my centre stand came in handy for this job and i ended up disconnecting the top of the shock but still a pain.
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14-02-2017, 02:36 PM | #5 |
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The manual for 750Sie suggests the stock length between tie rod centres is 272mm.
Before fitting it, it's worth checking how long the threads on the ends are. You need to make sure you have a decent amount of thread engaged at each end. |
14-02-2017, 04:36 PM | #6 |
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and that it wont fall over on the side stand once you have raised it
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14-02-2017, 07:43 PM | #7 |
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My replacement was 12.5mm longer than the standard S4 one IIRC. I can confirm a very noticeable handling improvement and no issues with the side stand at all. The bike now sits more like it should, feels more neutral without the standard rear bias which always gave a vague feeling at the front when cornering at speed.
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15-02-2017, 09:30 PM | #8 |
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Thanks for the responses
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