Help Putting bike back to stock height.

[cypher--x]

BIKE: 2001 GSXR 1000

I orderd some stock "rear cushion rods" (the rods used to lower it in the rear) and I am wondering what is the best way to support the bike to change them out? If i support it using the rear stand it seems like it will be counter-productive. Not sure of the best way to support the bike to allow free rage of motion to change these out.

Any help would be great!

[Big Kahuna]

I put the bike on a rear stand. Then wrap a ratchet style tie down strap around the garage joist and the rear sub-frame. I loosen the bolts holding the link and I slowing ratchet the bike up until it is just barely sitting on the rear stand. You'll know when you've released enough tension when the bolts become easy to move around with your fingers.

[cypher--x]

sweet i'll give that a try.

[SF Boyz]

Put on the rear stand of course.I would prefer you get an extra hand because it can fall on you if your not careful. If your using the ratchet another pair of eyes is always best. When you start to punch out the rods(also known as dog bone) and come across tension and you need to move the shock up or down until its free or else you'll damage the internal bearings. Dont force it because your bike will slam on you and scare the crap out of you. :D Hope this helps, Other than that it's simple.

Not only do I do tire mounting, If you guys ever want any parts I can get them for you and you wont have to pay dealer prices. o yeah thats right. And if I have them already sweet talk me and your probably getter cheaper.

[cypher--x]

So here is my homemade rigging job to do this work. Worked out great!

Not lowered anymore!! I used the same set up to support the front to move the triple clamps back to stock.

Thx for the suggestions. i had a hell of a time trying to figure out where to support it from.

[kidmoua]

nice..

when we lower my buddy's bike, we had like 5Asians on each side of the bike holding it up..