Can i See Some Pictures

[CroatanSp700]

Been thinking about getting a lift for my popo. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get 2" for the front. But i'm a little iffy on lifting the rear 1.5". I just can't see adding another 1.5" of lift on the rear and straining the axles as much as they already are. I don't want to have to have the springs on the lowest preload because i like the rear to be a little stiff so the ass end doesn't "squat" when you get on the throttle. So pretty much i'd appreciate it if i could get come pics of the rear lift, or before and after rear lift for a 700just so i can see how much more the axles will be angled. Thanks a ton.

[Turk]

Mines a 500 not a 700 but here's a few pictures'...2" in the front and 1.5" in the back

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL144/1427015/16921545/280007151.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL144/1427015/16921545/279981057.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL144/1427015/16921545/279981052.jpg

http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL144/1427015/16921545/279981051.jpg

[800Stealth]

This is mine with 1 1/2" in the front and no lift in the rear, just the preload turned up. It is stiff in the back but works for me, I'm 5'11" 260 pounds.

[Rubberdown]

Heres my 500, it wont matter what year or model you see pictures of because it has not changed in probably a decade.

[Rubberdown]

I thought I should also mention, if you put my rear lift kit in, you can go to the lowest preload setting and it will still be a bit stiff, its a great option for people that ride 2-up all the time. I know Riven, one of my moderators here has it on his 600 and he is very happy as far as I know, maybe he will chime in on the subject for you as well....

[Riven]

Yep i run my rear lift at the lowest setting & it still gives a little stiffer ride with less rear end sag than with the springs at full pre-load.
With my wife on the bike we are pushing 420lbs & before the lift i could actually hit the top of the rear fenders on take off with 26" tires. Now running 27" tires & the lift it wont even come close.
The bike only drops 2 1/4" in the rear with both of us sitting on it now.

I dont have any axle problems on the rear at all.

She is not happy i called her out just to have her pic taken with the new lift
http://inlinethumb53.webshots.com/23284/2813575470084649699S600x600Q85.jpg
Its easy to see where the tire was rubbing the fender.
http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/21660/2148194090084649699S600x600Q85.jpg

[CroatanSp700]

She is not happy i called her out just to have her pic taken with the new lift

Lol, sorry if i got ya in trouble. I appreciate the pictures though. I'll prolly just end up getting 1.5" in the rear, if i start breaking axles ill just take it off. No big deal. I'll get up with you when i get the money for both front and rear. Thanks again.

[OnlyPolaris]

with the lift in the rear and the preload turned up to notches it is stiff as hell.

[Turk]

you can go to the lowest preload setting and it will still be a bit stiff

Thats how mine are set and I'm very happy with it.

[OnlyPolaris]

ya i think because the shock angle changes a bit the suspension gets stiffer. even on the lowest preload it is stiff. i wouldn't worry to much about the rear axles. i have been riding with what i discribed up a bit for over a year and have never had a problem.