I copied this material from Keith in Michigan, who was a member of the old Forum. I've gone blank on his last name. But thanks, Keith!
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Just finished project Low Rider.
Did the lowering shock modification today on Kris’s NT. The hardest part was pressing out the needle bearing and installing it into the new clevis. Compressing the shock to remove the original eye was not too bad. Car type spring compressors did not work they are just too big. So I took the shock to work and used the hydraulic press to do the hard work.
Had some good tips from another member (thanks Tosh) that helped with the process. Kris is now flat footing the bike and can back it up better with more contact with the ground.
Even with the lowered suspension it is still easer to get up on the center stand that my ST1300.
Now that I have this under my belt I am willing to help others with answers.
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05-18-2010 06:48 PM #2 Yogi
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05-19-2010 03:20 AM #3 dirflier
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Posts:272It's not really a "kit" per say as it's only one part - a shorter lower shock eye that reduces eye-to-eye shock length. I bought mine from "Streetfighters Inc" in Glendale AZ (623-581-1994) and it had to be ordered since it comes from Europe. The cost was $195 and it took around 4-weeks. They don't charge your card until the part ships which is a fair practice. Reply Reply With Quote
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05-19-2010 11:19 AM #4 Desert Dan
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Posts:235How much does it actually lower the bike? I've already backed down the suspension and that helps some. I'm considering doing the "English" job, lowering the yoke 9mm, or the Sergent Low-Profile seat. Too many years riding Harleys and other crusiers makes me uncomfortable not flat footing the bike.
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05-19-2010 12:13 PM #5 dirflier
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Posts:272Seat height is reduced by 35mm (1-3/8") so it now becomes 30.3" instead of 31.7." Reply Reply With Quote
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05-19-2010 04:35 PM #6 Keith N Kris
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Part was a Hyperpro LK-H007-002-35 $202.00
Took a week to get from them.
I thought it was not difficult to do if you are comfortable working on bikes. And have a way to compress the shock spring to undo and install the new eye.
Kris is 5’3” tall and can flat foot the bike.
Keith
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Sounds like this might open the NT experience to quite a few folks.
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Just finished project Low Rider.
Did the lowering shock modification today on Kris’s NT. The hardest part was pressing out the needle bearing and installing it into the new clevis. Compressing the shock to remove the original eye was not too bad. Car type spring compressors did not work they are just too big. So I took the shock to work and used the hydraulic press to do the hard work.
Had some good tips from another member (thanks Tosh) that helped with the process. Kris is now flat footing the bike and can back it up better with more contact with the ground.
Even with the lowered suspension it is still easer to get up on the center stand that my ST1300.
Now that I have this under my belt I am willing to help others with answers.
Keith Reply Reply With Quote
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Posts:272It's not really a "kit" per say as it's only one part - a shorter lower shock eye that reduces eye-to-eye shock length. I bought mine from "Streetfighters Inc" in Glendale AZ (623-581-1994) and it had to be ordered since it comes from Europe. The cost was $195 and it took around 4-weeks. They don't charge your card until the part ships which is a fair practice. Reply Reply With Quote
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Posts:235How much does it actually lower the bike? I've already backed down the suspension and that helps some. I'm considering doing the "English" job, lowering the yoke 9mm, or the Sergent Low-Profile seat. Too many years riding Harleys and other crusiers makes me uncomfortable not flat footing the bike.
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05-19-2010 04:35 PM #6 Keith N Kris
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Part was a Hyperpro LK-H007-002-35 $202.00
Took a week to get from them.
I thought it was not difficult to do if you are comfortable working on bikes. And have a way to compress the shock spring to undo and install the new eye.
Kris is 5’3” tall and can flat foot the bike.
Keith
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Sounds like this might open the NT experience to quite a few folks.
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