kawiking Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 ok,i ordered 12' front shocks from bansheesuperstore over the lowering kit. now im wanting to drop the rear. whats the best way? lowering kit??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomad Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I just saw that elka has a rear linkage for the shee, and they claim it increases the travel an inch or two and lowers the rear the same amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I just saw that elka has a rear linkage for the shee, and they claim it increases the travel an inch or two and lowers the rear the same amount. You have to use their shock with the linkage and it increase travel without changing the ride height much. It really doesn't lower it. If you want to lower the back then you either need a different shock or a different length spring as long as you are lowering the bike just a little bit. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster668 Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I think lowering links work well in the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomad Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 You have to use their shock with the linkage and it increase travel without changing the ride height much. It really doesn't lower it. If you want to lower the back then you either need a different shock or a different length spring as long as you are lowering the bike just a little bit. :thumbsup: I made an assumption he was getting a new shock being he bought long travel fronts. I have elka fronts and I'm going with it in the rear along with their dual linkage, and this is their claim: Elka Banshee Dual linkage (advertisement) - boosts rear wheel travel from 9.7 to 11.25 - smoother stroke - lower ride height without losing ground clearence - easier to fine tune - comes with aluminum skidplate - and other marketing garble. Who am I to argue with Elka :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djackbanshee Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 he did not buy londtravel shock he baught 12 inches from the superstore which is 3 inches shorter that stock, i dont think he wants more travel . i think he just wnats to lower it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawiking Posted February 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 yep,wanting to lower it, im hispanic ,cant help it !!! lol-lol !!! almost want it like a pavement drag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 I made an assumption he was getting a new shock being he bought long travel fronts. I have elka fronts and I'm going with it in the rear along with their dual linkage, and this is their claim: Elka Banshee Dual linkage (advertisement) - boosts rear wheel travel from 9.7 to 11.25 - smoother stroke - lower ride height without losing ground clearence - easier to fine tune - comes with aluminum skidplate - and other marketing garble. Who am I to argue with Elka :thumbsup: I keyed in him just wanting to lower it. I think any difference you may see from the Elka link system may be neglibable (IMO). :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomad Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 I apologize for my misunderstanding...no hablo espanol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 I apologize for my misunderstanding...no hablo espanol. Que nada. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trick2stroke Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 taco. For a temporary half assed maybe fix try adjusting your preload as far out as possible, should lower the height a noticable amount when seated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 taco. For a temporary half assed maybe fix try adjusting your preload as far out as possible, should lower the height a noticable amount when seated. You could also gain a bunch of weight. That might help too. :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepman380 Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 Get an 99-02 R6 rear shock off eBay. I got mine for $50. It's 12" eye to eye. They bolt right up. You have to drill the top shock hole out just a smidge though for the bolt to fit but it works. And you have to swap out the spacers from the bottom hole as well. Lowers it quite a bit plus it's a damn good shock. That would work great if you are asphault draggin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawiking Posted February 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 lol-lol !!! i am hispanic but im from missouri !!! i dont know any spanish, not a big deal till i moved to texas. 8 year old kids know more spanish than i do !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trick2stroke Posted February 27, 2007 Report Share Posted February 27, 2007 (edited) You can tell by my last post I'm fluent in spanish, :thumbsup: must be from living in Texas. I remember hearing about the R-1 shock swap, I'd give that a try. Edited February 27, 2007 by Trick2stroke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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