Why not just order a set from Rich (Louigi Moto)?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jack-up-Kit-f...QitemZ220156111620QQihZ012QQcategoryZ10448QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

My work computer filters wouldn't allow me to get to his order screen. [laugh]. I was trying to order a set this morning. I suspect it's because he's international instead of US based.

Then I was curious why nobody else makes such ingenious little contraptions so I posed the question.

 

My work computer filters wouldn't allow me to get to his order screen. [laugh]. I was trying to order a set this morning. I suspect it's because he's international instead of US based.

Then I was curious why nobody else makes such ingenious little contraptions so I posed the question.

Ah

 

How much does that raise the rear?

 

My assesment is around 30 mm at the axle with the stock adjuster at minimum. I suppose you could raise it further from there with the stock adjuster.

 

30 mm seems like quite a lift, I was under the impression that the length adjusted was not proportional to the amount the rear end came up. At least that's what ducatisuite led me to believe.

 

Definitely true. The actual part is around 20-25 mm. I'm guessing the lift at the axle to be around 30-35mm.

My bike is already up around 20mm from stock and it's not enough for track duty (though I very rarely scrape anything on the street).

 

i am a total newbie, but i asked the guys at the dealer if they could raise my bike yesterday, pointing to the general direction of the rear shocks (i have a 1999 M900), and they acted like i was crazy i am 6'4" and i need to change some sh!t up

EONAN -- you are my hero! i have been drooling over your m900 blogspot every since i found it. i want all that stuff -- the rear sets, the clip-ons, the hangers, the mivv cans, the louigi jack-up kit... i'm surprised you didn't like the sargent seat, though they were the best for taller riders like us?

 

bump bump -- anyone know of a rear suspension lift kit still available in the u.s.? as far as i know, louigi isn't around anymore. at least i can't find anything...

 

An alternative I used: 2 Aurora female heim joints + 2 short lengths of 8mm stainless steel threaded rod. Screw threaded rod into swingarm hoop. Screw heim joints onto threaded rod as appropriate.

I'm only 5'11" tall, so I ended up with the tops of the heim joints almost touching the bottom of my hoop.

I've an extra pair of Aurora heim joints and rod--I bought them for a friend, but he crashed his bike before we installed them. If you're interested, please let me know by PM and I'll make you a good deal.

 

see that! and i may well PM and buy from you, just want to check to see if my mechanic (who, i'm pretty sure, thinks i'm an idiot) has some already or even knows what to do with them. i am not about to attempt this mod myself -- don't have the knowledge or the skill, let alone the *anchors* in my garage to do it.

 

just google luigi moto....................

http://louigimoto.com/

 

thanks, just sent some emails to louigi. didn't see any parts there, but i have heard he makes some kind of linkage. i have a hooped monster, so not sure if that will work... maybe i have to buy a whole new swing arm setup?