How safe is it to use straps on a bike, i have an 05 cbr we put a lowering link but i still don't feel comfortable i think is too high for me since we are not able to lower it more on the front i was thinking about straps any sugestions?

 

I wouldn't suggest it for the street. Suspension and ground clearence are there for a reason, you are going to scrape over every little bump, let alone what will happen when you ride over a rail road crossing, uneven cross street, sewer cover, speed bump, etc. Then again, I have seen people that don't care when they are shooting sparks every 100 yards, so to each there own I guess. Just remember it is very easy to lose control if you are leaned over even a little bit and lose traction because you bottom out.

 

damnn ! how short are you ??

 

5"2

 

Strapping the front end will make the bike handle pretty shitty because the suspension will be compressed at all times. You should try dropping the forks in the tripple tree first. Not joking but maybe a pair of boots with some heel to them will help.

 

how do we go about dropping the forks, the forks on the honda are not the same size all the way down the get skinnier

 

The clamps 'should' be able to tighten around them still. How much of a taper is there, cause if its significant the clamp could grab the top but not the bottom and that would pose a safety hazard IMO. Also, if the clamps get tight before the grip the fork well then you can remove some of the metal from the clamp opening the gap larger and allowing them to close further. But i DEF dont recommend straps for the street. YOU WILL blow out your fork seals prematurely as well as prematurely wear the internal components, specifically the spring. Springs do not like to be compressed ALL the time. You may also be able to shave a bit of foam off your seat and re-cover it to get you another 1/2" closer to the ground.

But then again, most superbike riders are short little guys, once your moving you dont need to touch the ground

 

I love my strap...However, I highly suggest NOT using it on the street! The strap is intended for drag racing and drag racing only...Just to get an idea try and move the bike around with it on!

 

people who lower bikes are bitch slapping very intelligent japanese engineers in the face when they do so.

i never reccomend lowering a bike unless if youre ricky gadson.

 

I always ride strapped. Glock 32 FTW