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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZ6 / Fazer => Topic started by: ferritt on 28 June 2013, 07:21:01 pm

Title: Fz6 lowered front forks
Post by: ferritt on 28 June 2013, 07:21:01 pm

Just been changing the front wheel bearings on my recently purchased 2004 fz6 and i've noticed that the front forks have been lowered ( dropped down through the yokes ) by about 15mm. Just wondering why this would have been done by the previous owner, and what the benefits / drawbacks of doing this will be? I'm tempted to put it back to standard, whats your opinions please?

Title: Re: Fz6 lowered front forks
Post by: AdieR on 29 June 2013, 02:13:33 am

Possibly lowered for a vertically challenged previous owner?

Title: Re: Fz6 lowered front forks
Post by: slimwilly on 29 June 2013, 07:14:38 am

Doing this will sharpen the steering angle, it's all up to rider preference, same goes for the rear.

Title: Re: Fz6 lowered front forks
Post by: ferritt on 30 June 2013, 01:01:56 pm

Thanks for the replies, are there any downsides to leaving it as it is, ie, lowered. Will it increase front tyre wear for example?