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Old 05-21-2009, 04:58 PM   #21
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put some nos energy drink in it
He's not that dumb.
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Old 05-22-2009, 10:26 AM   #22
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The stock DR650 shock has an extra bolt hole at the bottom, so you can drop an inch just by relocating the bolt.

Frame geometry modification = Baby steps.

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Old 05-22-2009, 10:38 AM   #23
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The stock DR650 shock has an extra bolt hole at the bottom, so you can drop an inch just by relocating the bolt.

Frame geometry modification = Baby steps.

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He called the dealer and one of the service guys told him that you can turn the bottom collar upside down and it should lower it about an 1 1/2".
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Old 05-22-2009, 11:18 AM   #24
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Here are the instructions (page 166 and up):

http://www.deakin.edu.au/~mic_adm/DR650.pdf


He may also want to stiffen his front forks a bit...
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Old 05-23-2009, 04:11 PM   #25
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Also put on a steering damper.
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