steevo Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Hey all, just joined the forum after buying my first Blackbird last week. 1999 with 14000 miles. Now I need to put some bags on it, maybe a PC, and some lowering brackets. So, if you have any of the above, and want to part with it, please let me know. Thanks, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverXXrider Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I can give you a little tip on lowering the seat height an inch or more and it won't cost you a dime. It works out quite well, takes about 20 minutes. Put the bike on the center stand and look at your rear shock there are two triangular brackets on the bottom of your rear shock, on this bracket you will notice an arrow enscribed on it pointing forward. You may need a way to support your rear tire to take weight off of the bolts. Remove the bolts and rotate these brackets 120 degrees clockwise (the hole that was at lets say about 10 o'clock should now be at about 2 o'clock you see what I mean) make sure you keep the brackets in synch and reinstall the bolts you are done. When you are looking at the arrows now they should be pointed up and to the rear kinda towards the tail light. The stock seat height is 31.9" after rotating these brackets the new seat height will be 30.125". Very nice for a free mod. I have done this and it feels a lot better and your postion is a bit more up right. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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