Wee Jackup Kit

toshibasz · 11-30-2010, 09:13 AM

As im complete tech idiot...would like to ask one question that maybe sounds stupid :) Jack up links of 45mm will raise the seat 45mm or will raise the tail of the bike 45mm, or will raise what 45mm?

sorry and thanks

toshibasz · 12-01-2010, 06:04 AM

no one?

bigdave-gs · 12-01-2010, 06:53 AM

I think what I was told by folks that have used them is that it raised the tail of the bike 45mm not the seat height.

toshibasz · 12-01-2010, 07:29 AM

thank u bigdave

motormad · 12-01-2010, 11:40 AM

Big Dave is right. It raises the rear of the bike only. I fitted one to quicken the steering when loaded up and carrying a pillion. Cheers. Joe

toshibasz · 12-01-2010, 02:56 PM

thanks again. was asking cuz im thinking between jack up kit of 25mm or 45mm.....and im not so tall guy

MADSTROM · 12-01-2010, 07:53 PM

I believe Boon Booni raised his WeeStrom about 1" with new dog bones. I think 45mm equates approximately with 1-1/2". To answer your original question that equates to both ground clearance under the engine and seat height unless you also change that at the same time.

glitch_oz · 12-01-2010, 10:52 PM

125mm hole-spacing (ctr to ctr) of raising links will equate to 36mm (a touch under 1.5") lift at the center of the seat.
I've just made, installed links and measured everything on a K9 rebuilt.

http://www.stromtrooper.com/632037-post6.html

Wheedle · 12-05-2010, 08:15 AM

Dogbones will adjust ride height, not sag or spring rate, which is generally the real problem.

Zapp22 · 12-05-2010, 01:07 PM

I have long forks for the 'strom if you're interested. custom made and they are perfect, functionally.

the dog bones are not hard to fab. any good shop can make them to custom for you and they should be made of the same grade steel as the originals, no substitutes. I have several sets of aluminum ones that are great for testing purposes to adjust height, go ride, see how you like. they hold up well for a few thousand miles but I would not run them more than that.

one of the issues you will run into is just wear/tear on the chain slider. its getting a lot of abuse in the 'tall' version that you would not otherwise endure.

if interested lemme know. there have been quite a few tall/nekkid projects around here.

11-30-2010, 09:13 AM	#1
toshibasz ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: Skopje, Macedonia, Balkans, Oddometer: 40	Wee Jackup Kit As im complete tech idiot...would like to ask one question that maybe sounds stupid :) Jack up links of 45mm will raise the seat 45mm or will raise the tail of the bike 45mm, or will raise what 45mm? sorry and thanks

12-01-2010, 06:53 AM	#3
bigdave-gs Explorer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Central Texas Oddometer: 1,918	I think what I was told by folks that have used them is that it raised the tail of the bike 45mm not the seat height. __________________ It is said, some lives are linked across time, connected by an ancient calling that echoes through the ages. Currently riding a 2004 R1150GS Adv. but a very long list of others over the 30 + + years of riding

12-01-2010, 07:53 PM	#7
MADSTROM Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Powhatan, Va Oddometer: 1,250	Raising Links (dog bones) I believe Boon Booni raised his WeeStrom about 1" with new dog bones. I think 45mm equates approximately with 1-1/2". To answer your original question that equates to both ground clearance under the engine and seat height unless you also change that at the same time. __________________ Farkles: Motech Bag racks, Givi 360 Bags, 350 Top Case, Bags Connection "City" Tank bag, Suzuki Center Stand, 3" Rox Risers, Hyperlites, Sargent Seat, AltRider engine guard & Bash Plate, Suzuki Hand Guards, Hot Grip w/Controller, Zumo 550, Teltek Informer XL Thermometer, Datel Voltage Meter, Eastern Beaver headlight relay kit, more to numerous to list - 68,000+ trouble free miles ...

12-01-2010, 10:52 PM	#8
glitch_oz Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: AUS Oddometer: 1,155	125mm hole-spacing (ctr to ctr) of raising links will equate to 36mm (a touch under 1.5") lift at the center of the seat. I've just made, installed links and measured everything on a K9 rebuilt. http://www.stromtrooper.com/632037-post6.html __________________ Cheers pete A decade of ride reports www.AusTouring.com

12-05-2010, 08:15 AM	#9
Wheedle I love inflatable fun! Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Villa Rica, GA otherwise known as Ala-damn-bammer Oddometer: 3,725	Dogbones will adjust ride height, not sag or spring rate, which is generally the real problem. __________________ Where's Wheedle? Life is short, Enjoy the ride! - Todd Phillips Ride in peace brother.....

12-01-2010, 06:04 AM	#2
toshibasz ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: Skopje, Macedonia, Balkans, Oddometer: 40	no one?

12-01-2010, 07:29 AM	#4
toshibasz ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: Skopje, Macedonia, Balkans, Oddometer: 40	thank u bigdave

12-01-2010, 11:40 AM	#5
motormad Hasbeen Racer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Devon, UK Oddometer: 3	Big Dave is right. It raises the rear of the bike only. I fitted one to quicken the steering when loaded up and carrying a pillion. Cheers. Joe

12-01-2010, 02:56 PM	#6
toshibasz ^OP Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: Skopje, Macedonia, Balkans, Oddometer: 40	thanks again. was asking cuz im thinking between jack up kit of 25mm or 45mm.....and im not so tall guy

12-05-2010, 01:07 PM	#10
Zapp22 ZAPP - Tejas Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Tejas Hill Country Oddometer: 12,931	I have long forks for the 'strom if you're interested. custom made and they are perfect, functionally. the dog bones are not hard to fab. any good shop can make them to custom for you and they should be made of the same grade steel as the originals, no substitutes. I have several sets of aluminum ones that are great for testing purposes to adjust height, go ride, see how you like. they hold up well for a few thousand miles but I would not run them more than that. one of the issues you will run into is just wear/tear on the chain slider. its getting a lot of abuse in the 'tall' version that you would not otherwise endure. if interested lemme know. there have been quite a few tall/nekkid projects around here. __________________ Zapp "I will not let the White City fall... nor our people fail.” - Aragorn K4 WEESTROM Stealthfighter Black - Invisible to Radar '02 DR650SE SOLD '97 DR650SE My Fave

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