Lowering Kit? Good or Bad
 

Ok, I just bought an '08 ZZR600 last Thursday(Woohooo!), and I'm kind of a little guy. I can't go flat footed on it, and it's pretty high. The dealer told me that they could get a lowering kit for it and so my question is: Would it be a good idea to get it? And is there anyway of lowering it without the kit??

Thank you.

well you can do something with the springs like setting it for a lighter weight rider so the springs aren't so stiff...but i'm not sure don't quote me on it. I cant go both feet flat footed but i can get one and i'm planning on lowering my 08. The thing with dealerships is that their techs can do all maintenance and routine stuff to these bikes with they're eyes closed. So it will only take them an hour to do the work but will charge you for the "text book" hours maybe like 3-4. I will be lowering the bike myself but if you don't feel like taking a chance and voiding your warranty or something take it to an honest shop that wont nickel and dime you.

congrats on the buy just hit 2k on my zzr and its a blast.

I stand only 5' 5" weighing less than 140lbs. I'm tip-toed when I'm on my bike but I don't see that as a problem. When I'm rolling, I'm comfortable and that's all that matters. My friend had a "dogbone" lowered '07 ZX6-R and he felt the handling changed a bit... and I believe that!

Circus Bear
 

Damn, I'm 6'0" and 210lbs. I must look like a circus bear on my '07. :D This is my first sportbike and I use it to commute to work - I ride like a little old lady but I am curious to learn about the lowering kit pro's and cons.

I am sure it would change the handling. Most of the lowered bikes you see are for the strip...so they do well in a straight line, or for looks. I am sure you could get it set up to handle pretty well again, but it would take some tweaking.

Thanks for the replies guys. I've been riding the wheels off of my bike and it is a blast!! The lowering kit was on back order so I haven't put it on, but how much would it change the handling? And in what way? Would it hinder my conering?

i lowered my bike, 01 zx6r, 2" in the back and 1.5" in the front. its a bit tougher to turn, but you get used to it in no time. it handles just as well as it did before tho. the front end is easy to drop, you just need another set of hands. the rear was a pain in the ass cuz i had to take off my headers, but only took me about 2 hours

I'm 5'1" and own a CBR1000RR. (yeah, I own Kawis too) :rolleyes:

One inch lowering link in the rear can be leveled out by pushing the forks up about 1/2" in the front. If you need it any lower, cut it out of the seat. Any lower than an inch, and you'll start having ground clearance problems when going over speed bumps, driveways, and in high speed turns.

You don't need both feet on the ground, one is sufficient (you only fall in one given direction at a time). It will feel a little scary at first, but you'll get used to it.