Author Topic: Lowering Bracket (Read 5392 times)

Sixgunsrattlesnake · « **on:** June 19, 2013, 12:00:59 PM »

I am searching for one. Found one on the Bay, but $50!?!?!? I don't want one that bad. Anybody have or know of where I can get a set at a more reasonable price?

70CB750 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2013, 12:04:30 PM »

Is that for the shocks in the back? I have a pair, looks bit different but lowering brackets they are.

If interested, I will post pictures.

Sixgunsrattlesnake · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2013, 04:51:46 PM »

yes please do!

Don R · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2013, 07:23:33 PM »

Those are the ones that bolt through the axle retainer bolt. They are more stable than the other type. In my opinion.

70CB750 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2013, 03:12:58 AM »

Quote from: Sixgunsrattlesnake on June 19, 2013, 04:51:46 PM

yes please do!

First search result is 0, I will try again, I know for sure that I still have them.

Scott S · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2013, 04:45:17 AM »

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290933114922?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Sixgunsrattlesnake · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2013, 08:51:20 AM »

Quote from: Scott S on June 20, 2013, 04:45:17 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290933114922?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

thanks!

I looked all over. I'm not a very good ebayer I guess

70CB750 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2013, 02:21:06 PM »

Found them, rusty but solid. Yours for shipping cost.

Djfob · « **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2013, 02:30:17 PM »

How much of a drop do these brackets offer?

754 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 20, 2013, 03:16:01 PM »

Wiith a 16 inch rim they make the tire fender clearance look much better.. Stiffens the shocks a bit. If you are not using all your clearance now..go for it..

Sixgunsrattlesnake · « **Reply #10 on:** June 20, 2013, 06:49:45 PM »

Quote from: 70CB750 on June 20, 2013, 02:21:06 PM

Found them, rusty but solid. Yours for shipping cost.

damnit, I am bidding on a set right now. Let me see what happens with it and I will let you know. Thank you

70CB750 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 21, 2013, 04:09:32 AM »

OK, np

chewbacca5000 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 21, 2013, 05:47:13 AM »

Quote from: 754 on June 20, 2013, 03:16:01 PM

Wiith a 16 inch rim they make the tire fender clearance look much better.. Stiffens the shocks a bit. If you are not using all your clearance now..go for it..

I have heard people talk about how this can affect handling negatively. I have run them and think the bike handles just as good. I also like the "land shark" look and feel that they give.

754 what is your take on this?

Schnell · « **Reply #13 on:** June 21, 2013, 06:24:39 AM »

These are lowering brackets for the rear end right? They increase the angle of the shock from vertical, right? In my logic, this would soften the effect of the springs, not increase their stiffness feel. Am I wrong? (That has happened a few times previously.

chewbacca5000 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 21, 2013, 06:27:04 AM »

Quote from: Schnell on June 21, 2013, 06:24:39 AM

These are lowering brackets for the rear end right? They increase the angle of the shock from vertical, right? In my logic, this would soften the effect of the springs, not increase their stiffness feel. Am I wrong?

It actually add preload and stiffens them up.

Schnell · « **Reply #15 on:** June 21, 2013, 06:33:39 AM »

Here's my logic: think of 2 setups, exaggerated to illustrate what's happening.

First setup, the shock/spring is vertical. An inch of vertical rear axle movement requires the shock/spring to compress 1 inch.

Second setup, the shock/spring is angled 45 degrees away from vertical due to the lowering bracket relocating the bottom of the shock/spring rearwards. An inch of vertical rear axle movement requires less than an inch of shock/spring compression. So this would happen more easily, resulting in a softer feel.

bollingball · « **Reply #16 on:** June 21, 2013, 08:10:29 AM »

If the op does not get them I would like to get them. Let me know and I can get the money to you right away
Thanks
Ken

754 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 21, 2013, 08:47:59 AM »

I am not a roadracer, still cornered fine in my opinion.. Many, many bikes had them back in the day...

bjbuchanan · « **Reply #18 on:** June 21, 2013, 11:22:22 AM »

The angle is not the issue it is that most people don't compensate with spring rate now with different leverages at work. You can do any angle you want look at open wheel racers. You just gotta dial it in a little

bollingball · « **Reply #19 on:** June 21, 2013, 11:39:26 AM »

I just want both feet on the ground. I have the 17" rear wheel and I'm not going to a 16. The way I putt putt around the handling will not be a issue. Also I don't want to chop up my seats.
Ken

SohRon · « **Reply #20 on:** June 21, 2013, 12:10:56 PM »

Ken, I have a brand new set I've never used; opted for shorty shocks instead. They're yours if you want them. Just PM an address and I'll send them out asap.

Ron

Schnell · « **Reply #21 on:** June 21, 2013, 02:34:43 PM »

Quote from: bjbuchanan on June 21, 2013, 11:22:22 AM

The angle is not the issue it is that most people don't compensate with spring rate now with different leverages at work. You can do any angle you want look at open wheel racers. You just gotta dial it in a little

Yes, but changing nothing but the angle (further away from vertical) results in softer feel, right?

bollingball · « **Reply #22 on:** June 21, 2013, 05:20:31 PM »

Quote from: SohRon on June 21, 2013, 12:10:56 PM

Ken, I have a brand new set I've never used; opted for shorty shocks instead. They're yours if you want them. Just PM an address and I'll send them out asap.

Ron

Thanks Ron PM sent

bjbuchanan · « **Reply #23 on:** June 21, 2013, 07:01:25 PM »

The effective rate of the spring is lowered. It is simple physics setup. Angle of the shock and the force exerted. You could compensate with stronger springs and different shock damper/valving. You can go and have fun with it if you would like or just put some stiffer springs/stiffen it up and call it a day

If you aren't a max effort kinda guy or it isn't your thing to tune you just want it down a little then rotate the collar to stiffen it. You just gotta make sure your shocks don't bottom out now because that will be a rough/dangerous ride

xsmooth69x · « **Reply #24 on:** June 21, 2013, 10:16:53 PM »

so is this a straight up after market think or did some of the CB's come with this?

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