Looks like its been lowered to me. Theres about 2 inches of fork sticking through the top yoke, so id guess that the rear has been dropped the same. You could revert back to stock height, im sure someone on here must have the length of the links reqd for the rear
You need to measure one of the dog bones.Standard measurement is 140mm from centre hole to centre hole.Shorter length dog bones raise the bike, and longer ones will lower it.We're talking gradients of about 10mm so be careful when measuring.If it has been lowered I would guess it's a nightmare using the centre stand?
It's a wonder the front mudguard hasn't gone through the radiator, under braking .
Just to be on the safe side, Id check to make sure the clamping bolts are tight on the top yoke, the forks may have slipped though if they are loose
Quote from: agricola on 21 January 2021, 10:05:08 amLooks like its been lowered to me. Theres about 2 inches of fork sticking through the top yoke, so id guess that the rear has been dropped the same. You could revert back to stock height, im sure someone on here must have the length of the links reqd for the rearOh wow didn't even notice the yolks although i wouldn't have known how they come as standard so a massive thank you for pointing that out!Front is a yes (huge help)Thank you!
Quote from: No on 21 January 2021, 03:07:33 pmQuote from: agricola on 21 January 2021, 10:05:08 amLooks like its been lowered to me. Theres about 2 inches of fork sticking through the top yoke, so id guess that the rear has been dropped the same. You could revert back to stock height, im sure someone on here must have the length of the links reqd for the rearIt is.Oh wow didn't even notice the yolks although i wouldn't have known how they come as standard so a massive thank you for pointing that out!Front is a yes (huge help)Thank you!I believe standard is with the forks set level with the top face of the top clamp
Quote from: agricola on 21 January 2021, 10:05:08 amLooks like its been lowered to me. Theres about 2 inches of fork sticking through the top yoke, so id guess that the rear has been dropped the same. You could revert back to stock height, im sure someone on here must have the length of the links reqd for the rearIt is.Oh wow didn't even notice the yolks although i wouldn't have known how they come as standard so a massive thank you for pointing that out!Front is a yes (huge help)Thank you!
Putting the bike on the centre stand and using one of these (with the cups placed on the bottom run of black frame, assisted by perhaps some thin strips of square wood if needed) will help you lift the front of the bike, if needed, to complete the work. I've got both a lift like that and the bike but haven't checked if the thread on the cups are long enough to ensure the ramp touches the frame first, and not the exhaust pipes, when raised.Or a headstand.Or if you've got some ratchet straps you can tie them to a strong beam in a garage or a tree and keep the bike raised up that way (putting the strap around the handlebars).~As an aside, and encase you don't know (forgive me if you do):> the rear caliper is from a FZS 1000 (the brake caliper bracket will be slightly modified to make it fit)> You can get a Torsion bar (the black bar attached to brake caliper bracket) from a Yamaha Thunderace (of better quality and wont rust as much), if ever needed> custom seat> aftermarket handlebars> you're missing the R/H cover that goes over the airbox> Rear disc looks questionable, but front looks to be EBC?> Might want to look at that ding in the R/H header pipeBikes either had an owner that pumped loads of money into it (rear caliper upgrade, ebc discs, mudguard etc) and then one that ruined it, or one that suffered conflicting upgrade choices and has left you with half decent half project.I only post this bit as it seems like you've just purchased it and are attempting to figure it out. Parts of it are definitely not standard but fairly easy to work on.
MINTH on the front disc is for “ minimum thickness” It is not a manufacturers name.
For £950 you've got a bargain, to be honest. The rear caliper alone people sell on eBay for £80-120. You could probably revert a lot of it to standard if you ever sell and flog the additional add-ons on eBay and end up making a profit, but that's way down the line.I wouldn't overthink the front discs. EBC are a good brand. I only mention the rear disc as it looks reminiscent of those cheap eBay wavy discs people sell, but an EBC one is about £80 (and whatever it would cost to balance the wheel afterwards, if shops do that after fitting a disc) so providing it works I wouldn't overly worry for now.You're probably saying the front discs are poor because the balance of the bike is so out. As above I'd sort out, or get a shop to, your front fork issue and then go from there in regards to what bits you want to do. You'll probably find handling much improved afterwards, but again I really wouldn't ride it like that. Who knows it may even have been lowered to make the handlebars work, so be prepared to revert it to standard at some cost if needed.Parts list source (eBay has a wide range of second hand parts for not very much updated basically every day):https://yambits.co.uk/https://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/fzs_600_fazer/98-99https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/Keep updated with project.
Once the fronts done the back is less of a hassle, but you wont know how it rides until then.You can use the C-Spanner in the tool-kit to adjust, as seen here:The bigger the gap the harder the suspension and the more load it will take, and vice versa the lower you go (less load, less gap because less travel required).Standing behind the bike and using both hands to push down on the grab rail (with bike on side stand) will give you a good idea of where you are currently in regards to how soft or hard it is, but you need you and your most used load (chains, locks etc if commuting if your most done thing) to get a true setting. Its a try and adjust kind of thing.editowners manualhttps://www.manualslib.com/manual/611242/Yamaha-Fazer-Fzs600.htmlservice manualhttps://www.manualslib.com/manual/923683/Yamaha-Fzs600-98.htmlthere is a download section on this forum for all the manuals if you'd prefer that, worth a look as it has more downloads / info and updated diagrams.