Ride Height???? : Yamaha R6 : R6 Forum

jasamb · 07-15-2003, 02:18 PM

Is there a way to set the ride height of an 01 R6 on a non-permanent basis?

Some way to adjust the shock so that a shorter rider can ride then change back to the original height??

dj1298 · 07-15-2003, 04:57 PM

I have not seen one. Ride hieght usally requires changing the dog bone. This can't be done on the fly.

But I am sure a machinist could mill one with a screw and bolt type adjustable link.

Anyone want to help with the marketing?

JL · 07-18-2003, 06:51 AM

I am a pretty short guy I only touch on my toes on my bike. How much work is it to change the dogbone? Will a dogbone affect my suspension settings? Is there any other way to lower the height?

dj1298 · 07-18-2003, 09:23 AM

Check out http://www.dragbike.com/news/01-01/012301a.htm

penfold · 08-05-2003, 10:17 AM

These fit the 99-02 models only....... http://secure.cartsvr.net/catalogs/c...353536&refid=4

here's a link to the Fully adjustable lowering link which I assume is applicable to all models.......
http://secure.cartsvr.net/catalogs/c...showprevnext=1

dj1298 · 08-05-2003, 10:37 AM

There they are! That looks sweet. I wonder how well they are selling?

penfold · 08-05-2003, 12:19 PM

Don't know but I'm about to order me one!

penfold · 08-05-2003, 12:32 PM

Even those are for the 99-02 models. Just got off the phone with them to double check that it would fit my bike but it won't. 03's need PN AJ1001. It's $124.95 and they don't have any in stock currently but should by the end of the week.

As soon as they come in and I get it installed, I'll let you know how it works out!

miraclegrau · 09-12-2003, 03:03 AM

hey, i can get you an adjustable dogbone so your bike can be lowered up to 3" NONPERMANENTLY. i did it to mine ( i've got a '03 ). i've heard a lot of crap about it screwing the suspension up and causing other trouble---but that's only if you don't know what you're doing. mine's lowered 3", and i dropped the front to match, if anything, it handles better now than it did before i lowered it. the only down side is wheelies are a little bit harder, but drop a tooth on your front sprocket and you're good to go. i did all this myself and saved a hell of a lot of money, too.

Char

penfold · 09-12-2003, 09:01 AM

Is it fully adjustable or you get it lowered only in certain increments?