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Old 09-06-2009, 11:48 PM   #5
Water Warrior 2
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Re: LOWERING MY 2000 GZ250


This shouldn't be that big a deal without messing with the seat. Some one here said S-40 shocks were a bit shorter and might fit. Check with your local dealer for length and diameter. Or just look at other small bikes with a tape measure in hand. As for the front, easy no cost lowering. Just raise the front forks in their clamps the same amount you lower the rear. One inch shorter shocks equal one inch rise in the forks. This will lower the bike equally at both ends without upsetting steering angles and dynamics. The side stand will keep the bike in a more upright position but that can be cured by grinding down the side stand stop or filing a little to retain the proper angle of lean. The aftermarket will no doubt have better prices for shocks than a dealer. Also an easy job at home with a minimum of tools.



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