ride height adjustable rod

[el tardo]

I'm got one off e-bay for my 796 and have a question.
i plan on setting it at the same length as my stock non adjustable one when i install it.
when im going to set it i was planning on setting it at a half of a inch or a inch higher then the stock non adjustable one measured from the rear tail light to the ground.

so my question is for you guys that have one is do you set it from the number or threads showing? and how much you raised the rear ? and is my idea of a inch or half a inch a good start? whats the best way to set it.

thanks mike

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Suspension Setup 101 Part I: Setting Sag - Motorcyclist Online

[el tardo]

thanks but this has nothing to do with sag,i know how to set that.

this adds more weight to the front end, i can figure it out just wanted to see if anybody has a base line to start with. i searched here and nothing solid and downloaded the manual and it doesnt say anything but to be careful when doing it.

[el tardo]

got my answer.talked to my friend that is very fast at the track and he said start with 5mm at a time.take my measurements from the tail of the bike.

[Rikosintie]

Originally Posted by el tardo

got my answer.talked to my friend that is very fast at the track and he said start with 5mm at a time.take my measurements from the tail of the bike.

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Michael

[el tardo]

took a hour and 15mins to install.wasnt that hard as i thought it would be.did have to remove the whole exhaust tho.
i think i need a brownie button for this one!! lol

[SweFin796]

Originally Posted by el tardo

took a hour and 15mins to install.wasnt that hard as i thought it would be.did have to remove the whole exhaust tho.
i think i need a brownie button for this one!! lol

Nice, I got one of those rods too.
Not installed yet though, guess im too lazy
Sounds like I should get my shit together and just do it

[el tardo]

boy if you want you hyper to handle like it should this item is a must.
my pegs never scrape now,bike flicks over almost like my supermotos did.
feels ten times better. the funny part is i had the preload all the way down to the last threads to get my sag set when it was stock,now i have almost a inch of threads showing when i set my rear sag to 38mm.

this ride height adjustable bar should be stock if you plan on any fast canyon riding!!!!

best 40 bucks i spent on this hyper,even made the front forks feel better too!!

[Rikosintie]

Originally Posted by el tardo

boy if you want you hyper to handle like it should this item is a must.
my pegs never scrape now,bike flicks over almost like my supermotos did.
feels ten times better. the funny part is i had the preload all the way down to the last threads to get my sag set when it was stock,now i have almost a inch of threads showing when i set my rear sag to 38mm.

this ride height adjustable bar should be stock if you plan on any fast canyon riding!!!!

best 40 bucks i spent on this hyper,even made the front forks feel better too!!

What was your final measurement from stock?
Michael

[el tardo]

Originally Posted by Rikosintie

What was your final measurement from stock?
Michael

will get that for you tomorrow. my buddy told me to measure from the swingarm to the rear tail.and dont forget i have skate board wheels as sliders in the rear so the measurement will not be the same as yours.what i will do is measure from the ground as well as from the swing arm. i will take some pics to.
what i would like to have done is measure the height of the stock pegs from the ground before and after.