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scotty mac
19-04-2007, 09:13 AM
i've got an old 91 gsx-r 750 n want to raise the tail, i've done this in the past with my bandit. dose anyone make them here? anyone know what lengths to use?
crazymofo
19-04-2007, 05:29 PM
i make em. for $30, i'll do a couple of sets for couple of different ride heights, so you can play till your happy. i'll need the original length between the bolt holes and the holes diameters as well.

cheers.joe.
Cruisecontrol
19-04-2007, 05:34 PM
What do you make them out of, Joe?
crazymofo
19-04-2007, 06:09 PM
6mm steel, pretty much direct replacement for stock.

been using them on my own bikes for over 70,000km. no issues. i laser cut them myself at work, the laser cutting process does also hardening them up a little due to the heat applied.

cheers.joe
Cruisecontrol
19-04-2007, 06:36 PM
Sounds good.

I think I may have to get a few measurements together...:D
crazymofo
19-04-2007, 06:43 PM
no dramas mate, just email when your ready.

cheers.joe.
scotty mac
19-04-2007, 07:08 PM
cheers mate i'll measure them up tomorrow:D n send them on to ya...do you need a pic of the original aswell?
crazymofo
19-04-2007, 07:16 PM
cant hurt to have that too mate ;)

cheers.joe.
chadams
19-04-2007, 08:54 PM
ask mundy about dogbones, I hear he's the expert.
Seifer
19-04-2007, 09:00 PM
May be a naive question but what are dog bones exactly?
19-04-2007, 09:04 PM
Hey CrazyMofo can you do bent dogbones? The ones on the 9 bend around the shock, kinda like this
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19-04-2007, 09:09 PM
quote:Originally posted by Seifer

May be a naive question but what are dog bones exactly?


What ya get from the butcher :D

They are part of the rear suspension, they link the frame, swing-arm and shock, and give a rising rate to the suspension movement (on monoshock systems), have a look at your manual, or the bottom of the shock on your bike.
suxukifreak
19-04-2007, 09:14 PM
One dog bone.....

http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/5760/untitlednz1.png
shift1313
19-04-2007, 09:36 PM
i dont believe dog bones will work on your bike because the linkage mount on the arm is above and the linkage goes down next to the spring. atleast this is how it was on my 95 arm.

http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/linkage3small.JPG

the stock linkage was about 9" hole to hole i believe, mines not on a gsxr but its 11.5" i think, i dont remember exactly. Your best bet is to have crazy make you a set with a few holes and some extra length at the bottom.
crazymofo
19-04-2007, 09:49 PM
chalky, yeah can bend em too, $40 for a couple sets with bends in them.

cheers.joe.
19-04-2007, 10:09 PM
quote:Originally posted by crazymofo

chalky, yeah can bend em too, $40 for a couple sets with bends in them.

cheers.joe.


I'll be giving you a call in the next month mate :)
scotty mac
20-04-2007, 02:10 PM
hey crazymofo a couple o pics. pm sent.http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/101759478173831.jpg
scotty mac
20-04-2007, 02:12 PM
side view.http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/101759478180018.jpg
hmmmnz
21-04-2007, 05:58 PM
you'll need some spacers as well:D to push the dog bones past the shock...
i learnt that the hard way :D
scotty mac
22-04-2007, 09:27 AM
quote:Originally posted by hmmmnz

you'll need some spacers as well:D to push the dog bones past the shock...
i learnt that the hard way :D
i figuired that out after i got them off.just a couple of 15mm thick steal or ally spacers should work i think.thanks.