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Moto Board => Accessories & Mods => Topic started by: EEL on November 10, 2014, 02:12:10 PM

Title: Got a used M1100 Evo - Have questions (Ride Height)
Post by: EEL on November 10, 2014, 02:12:10 PM
So coming off my beloved S2R 800, I noticed that the M1100 Evo doesn't seem to have a linkage to adjust the ride height like my old bike.

Is there a fix for this or am I just missing something.
Title: Re: Got a used M1100 Evo - Have questions (Ride Height)
Post by: Speeddog on November 10, 2014, 03:13:20 PM
AFAIK, you can fit the upper shock clevis/mount from a 696 to lower it.
I've done it to a customer's M1100, I'm pretty sure the EVO is the same stuff.

Other than an aftermarket adjustable length shock, that's about the only proper way to do it.
Title: Re: Got a used M1100 Evo - Have questions (Ride Height)
Post by: EEL on November 11, 2014, 09:26:10 AM
Thanks for the clarification.

I'm not looking to lower the rear but rather raise it. Personal preference on settings from years  tweaking my old monster S2R800 to exactly how I liked it. In the end, I ran the rear a 1/2" higher. with the front at stock height.

I've never been a fan of lowering the front.

Looks like my options are limited to penske shocks.

Title: Re: Got a used M1100 Evo - Have questions (Ride Height)
Post by: Speeddog on November 11, 2014, 09:48:15 AM
You may be able to fit a spacer between the clevis and the subframe, and thus raise the back.
Title: Re: Got a used M1100 Evo - Have questions (Ride Height)
Post by: EEL on November 12, 2014, 12:00:58 PM
I may try that. All I need is about 1/2-3/4". But for me it makes a huge difference.

Thanks

Title: Re: Got a used M1100 Evo - Have questions (Ride Height)
Post by: Speeddog on November 12, 2014, 01:47:58 PM
I looked at a 696 that I have in, there's no extra stud length to speak of, so it's not possible to just slip a spacer in there.
Check on yours to see if you can.

In any case, it's not a complicated part.
A good fabricator could make you a longer one, either the ears of the clevis, or a longer stud so that you can spacer to suit.
Title: Re: Got a used M1100 Evo - Have questions (Ride Height)
Post by: EEL on March 02, 2015, 01:13:18 PM
Just as an FYI to close on my original question. I was able to only add 2 grade 8 washers to add to the clevis. Total thickness was almost negligible at 4mm. Any more than this and you lose meat on the clevis nut.