Gsxr 750 2007 - lowering tripple tree

[ematheus]

Hi all:
Sorry I haven't been here, but like many of us I had to put in extra work to make ends meet. Now things are better again and I'll be here much more. Let me start with a question. I have never needed to lower a bike. Now my wife has matured as a rider (hope that sounded O.K. hahaha), and we got her her dream bike, a 750 gixxer. She's only 5'4" and I lowered the back about 1.5". I need a bit more for her and I want to make sure the bike is not only lowered in the back. How do you lower the tripple tree to lower the front about 1"???

ernst

[KD57]

I'm not familiar w/ the GXSR, but normally you loosen the clamps, and raise the forks evenly, then tighten back up. Those are upside down forks, so it should be fairly easy. Do each side a little at a time, always leaving one side tight so the bikes weight doesn't drop down all the way. I twist the forks up into the clamps to raise them. You'll probably have to loosen the clip-ons as well. Mark the position they are in before loosening. Google it, I am sure there are many how-to's on the procedure.

Good luck, let us know how it works and handles afterwards.

[ematheus]

Hi KD:

Thanx for the fast reply!! I did google it, and, you'll be surprised, couldn't find anything really!!
It seems to be simple, just like you described it. Great advice about one fork at a time though. I'll try it over the weekend and let y'all know!!

Ernst

[wookie]

Lift your bike so the front wheel is off the ground. I jack up my '06 gixxer 1k at the exhaust pipe clamp (not ideal but it works). Alternatively, you can use one of those front stands that does not load the front springs.

Then loosen the screws that secure the forktubes to the triple tree and the screws that secure the clip-ons to the fork tube) and then slide the tubes upward. Re-tighten the screws to the torque spec (DISCLAIMER: for '06 gixxer1k, it's 16.5 ft-lb, I DON'T know what's the number for '07 gixxer 750) and you're done.

[Clint]

Since the forks telescope independently, you can do one at a time. Unfortunately, You don't have the benefit of a center stand. I'd recruit the assistance of a couple strong people to help make sure the bike doesn't slip or fall over. Try to keep track of the rotational position and prevent spinning the tubes.

Make sure to use a torque wrench on the clamp bolts as they're aluminum, so you don't want to strip them. You don't want them slipping later, either. Check the routing of hoses and cables afterward to make sure there's no binding, especially the throttle.

[ematheus]

Thanx guys!!
It worked out great - worst thing was the fairing...

[Jammer]

Originally Posted by wookie

Lift your bike so the front wheel is off the ground. I jack up my '06 gixxer 1k at the exhaust pipe clamp (not ideal but it works). Alternatively, you can use one of those front stands that does not load the front springs.

Then loosen the screws that secure the forktubes to the triple tree and the screws that secure the clip-ons to the fork tube) and then slide the tubes upward. Re-tighten the screws to the torque spec (DISCLAIMER: for '06 gixxer1k, it's 16.5 ft-lb, I DON'T know what's the number for '07 gixxer 750) and you're done.

Just wondering..but what about a front strap for it? That way in case he wants to lift the front end he could just unhook the strap for him riding.

[ematheus]

Hi Jammer:

Thought about it, but after doing some research I think it's not safe for every day driving. Besides that, it's her bike!!!!!

[Jammer]

Originally Posted by ematheus

Hi Jammer:

Thought about it, but after doing some research I think it's not safe for every day driving. Besides that, it's her bike!!!!!

np just checking. Most that I know strap the front end that is all.

[Davecm203]

Strapping the front is popular with the drag racers. Helps keep the front down on the launch.

[ematheus]

Hi Dave:

The bike is being used in normal street operation only. She's not going to the track with it. I wanted to keep as much suspension on it as possible.

[Davecm203]

Oh, yes. I was in a hurry so I didn't fully explain. You are right. You would never want to do it when the bike it being used for anything other than drag racing. I was just agreeing with your earlier post that it would not be safe.

I am jealous, envious, or something that your wife rides. Mine will very rarely even ride on the back of mine. I can't get her to learn how to ride at all. I am about to buy her a Honda Rebel or something to see if I can get her to learn. If she won't at least I will have a bike that gets 70mpg I can ride to work and save wear on my Gixxer.

PS Post some pics of the new bike.