Lowering an '03 636

[lenshead]

If you did it, how did you deal with the tapered forks?

I have 1 inch dogbones for the rear, and I'm trying to raise the forks an inch, but since the fork tubes are tapered I can only go so far.

I would like to relocate the clip-ons above the top triple clamp to leave more room, but that means slightly longer brake lines.

Is there a similar aftermarket dual brake line kit that's just 1 or 1.5 inch longer than stock?

Thanks and rep for any good info!

[nickalltogether]

You don't need longer brake lines, they should work fine with the clip-on's on top. You can also flip the clip-on's and turn them out some to make the seating posture a bit more vertical.

[lenshead]

Well, I had another look at it. and I'm not convinced.

-- For the sake of clarity, I am talking about the stock (single) brake line.

With the forks fully extended (i.e. with the bike supported by a jack under the exhaust) The stock brake line is just long enough. Raising the height of the clip-ons by placing them above the triple clamps would be dangerous.

The next question is will aftermarket lines leave me more wiggle room?

[whiterabbit]

I let my forks alone, but thats up to you.

6,3-6s the number of the human best (666).

[KIRK_ADAMS]

I did mine...u wont have a problem

[jblaze]

You can lower all the way to the tapered part or even onto the tapered part. I lowered to the tapered area and then some and never have a problem with it.