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Noy Q75
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 Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 7:34 pm Post subject: Raptor 700...should i lower it |
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Hello every one ,I would just like some input on somthing im looking into doing on my 700 raptor.
I have had lone star+2+1 A arms fitted to it and the matching lone star rear axle fitted.the ground clearance for my bike at the moment is 235mm under the engine part of the frame and i am having a good think about lowering it to 200mm to 180mm(old school 8inch to 7 inch).just to make the center of gravity that bit lower and make the bike that bit more stable.would this be a good idea or will it cause more dramers the benifits??I do a lot of sand dune riding/bush and motor cross track riding.What do you think?? 
(sorry about the spelling was not my thing at school  )
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Ozzy84
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| Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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| personally, i found a-arms, axle and YFZ shock made all the difference in handling, much sharper turns and more predictible, and alot more stable, i lowered the rear just a touch and it was perfect for me... i wouldnt go over board when lowering it, even 10mm will make a massive difference. |
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Noy Q75
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| Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Ozzy84 for your info... i have just lowered my bike 15mm at the back and i have the yzf shocks on the front so now it sits the bike as it was siting std but a bit lower . fu ny bt just 15mm makes it look heaps lower and wider. carnt wait to ride it to see how it feels.
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Ozzy84
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| Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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| sweet, let us know how ya go! |
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Noy Q75
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Location: Perth W.A.
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| Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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as per msg above i have lowered my bike.but im not sure if its just me but will this cause the supention to feel that bit harder ?? i can not ride it for another 3 to 4 weeks due to a little spill on my bike so is this the case or am i lossing it due to lack of bike riding 
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MADMAN55
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| Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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Howdy,
I put houser +2 a arms and elkas alll around on mine along with 8 inch rims on the back with 18x10x8 which lowered it down to just over 6 inches with me sitting on it. Way to low for MX. Kept bottoming out on the up ramps of jumps. Jacked it up to to 8 inches roughly and using the guide to ride height in an ATV Action issue and works really nice now.
By the way I am 100kg. (Retired jockey)
Regards from the Madman.
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Noy Q75
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:22 am Post subject: |
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Ok i have just checked and measured the botom clearance and the chassie clearance is 8 inch with no one on it and 7 inch when i sit on it im about 85kg .do you think im going to have bottoming out issues ??
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TasRaptor700
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Joined: 05 Jul 2007
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Location: Tasmania
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:27 am Post subject: |
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That depends if you are jumping it, I have my 700 at standard height and find it great for clearance etc, I would rather a bit of height than the damage that can be caused by having them too low, and I also keep up pretty well with other quads on most tracks that have had lowering done.
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Noy Q75
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Location: Perth W.A.
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:37 am Post subject: |
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yer i do jumps were iv missed the landing ramps and felt the supention bottom out then the tyers botom out then my body cop a massive jolt (ouch) i guess i have to try it out and see how it goes ?? or is it safer to just raise it up that one inch ??....Thanks for your feed back every one.
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N# 2 W.A. State Clubman A 2010
N# 3 W.A. State Vets 2011
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