Anyone lower an F3 ? how much drop ? pics please !!

mattyss · 01-31-2007, 5:14 PM

I hate to ask so much BUT I really want to set my F3 up right im going to do about 50 miles a day on it 5 days a week and i want to be comfortable also im short

did anyone lower i was thinking -1" front and -2" in the back is this too much ? will it make it hard to turn ? besides from using it to get to work i hope to do a few track days

any pics of your lowered bike would be great

Also while im at it anyone have a lead on an oil pan for an 97-98 before i pay a dealer for a new one its $160

that would dent the bike budget

Triax · 01-31-2007, 5:29 PM

I'm short so I lowered the front of my F3 an inch which helped alot. Also seemed to turn in alittle better. I still had to one foot it at stop lights but you get used to it after awhile. Sorry my pic doesn't show you much but its all I got.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r...r/CBR600F3.jpg

mattyss · 01-31-2007, 5:31 PM

very nice bike

you left the back alone ?

alpine · 01-31-2007, 8:00 PM

Is this low enough for you

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73...t/Pdr_0304.jpg

I used a strut when I lowered it.I had about 1/2" clearance between the back wheel and undertail.The front was lowered about 2 1/2".My 954 is going to look similiar when im done with it,but it will have a longer swingarm.The 600 had a 10" stretch in that pic.If your looking to lower it in the back you can just buy a lowering link.If memory serves me correct it gives you a 1"-2" drop in the rear.I wouldnt go as low as I did in the front as its pretty dangerous with it that low.

Alpine

mattyss · 01-31-2007, 11:04 PM

looks sweat low and long !! how much should i be paying for a rear lowering link the one I see are about $60-$85 for my other bike the link was $20

alpine · 02-01-2007, 12:23 AM

$60-$85 is about right.These are not like the suzuki ones,so they cost more.

Triax · 02-01-2007, 12:30 AM

When i lowered my bike it helped out alot but like i said i still had to use one foot at stop lights. I could get both feet to touch the ground but barely.

MR_TiGGer · 02-01-2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mattyss

Also while im at it anyone have a lead on an oil pan for an 97-98 before i pay a dealer for a new one its $160

that would dent the bike budget

Keep checking fleabay using "Worldwide" search, breakers yards are selling Honda stuff all the time, one of the biggest selling sports bike of all time, the odds are defiantly in your favor.

Grrrr!!

mattyss · 02-01-2007, 4:56 PM

have had no luck on ebay but ill try the worldwide seacrh

MR_TiGGer · 02-01-2007, 5:18 PM

eBay UK Shop - superbikes4sale: Bits'n'Bobs, CBR 1100 Blackbird, ZZR 1100 ZX-11 is selling 2 900 oil pans for £23 buy it now at the moment, contact them for yours???
I know it's UK but just a thought

(If that's the equivalent part you meant)

eBay.co.uk: CBR900 RR FIREBLADE SUMP OIL PAN CBR 900 (item 290070928353 end time 10-Feb-07 12:15:38 GMT)

Hmmmm still thinking ......... let me know how you get on, just realized my mechanic is a Honda loony and the ONLY one who I'll let touch my F3, if you're jammed let me know and I'll give him a shout

keithacole · 02-25-2007, 3:14 AM

what is the stock hight.. anyone have a measurement.,..? and what are the dangers of lowering the bike.. other then the front fairings hitting

MR_TiGGer · 02-25-2007, 5:00 AM

Steering Geometry, Chain tension and risk of catching the stands and/or your feet when heaving round the bend would be my big concerns

810mm is stock on all CBRs and many other Honda bikes