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    hi i am a newbie

    just saying hi to everybody,just brought myself a honda bros 650,silly question now,anyone tell me is there a way of lifting front forks up so the front end is slightly higher thank you.

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    Re: hi i am a newbie

    Sorry mate not a clue
    but welcome anyway and someone will be along soon to answer these trick questions
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    Re: hi i am a newbie

    Post moved to bike tech.

    Not really sure how many answers you'll get as it's more of an off-road/trail bike forum. Perhaps you might find more information HERE

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    Re: hi i am a newbie

    Quote Originally Posted by oldboyart View Post
    ,anyone tell me is there a way of lifting front forks up so the front end is slightly higher thank you.
    Clutch it in 2nd gear at about 6000rpm...that`ll lift the feckers alright

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    Re: hi i am a newbie

    Longer forks , matey.

    Welcome to the asylum.

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    Re: hi i am a newbie

    i dont want it that high thank you few inches would be fine lol

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    Re: hi i am a newbie

    Quote Originally Posted by oldboyart View Post
    i dont want it that high thank you few inches would be fine lol
    Oh...right........




    ....try it in 3rd gear then






    Or stick a 10" Mini wheel on the back.

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    Re: hi i am a newbie

    i like the forum already

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    Quote Originally Posted by oldboyart View Post
    i like the forum already
    Than you doomed Something wrong here ,my smilies dont work anymore
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    Re: hi i am a newbie

    Refreshing to see as always members here rush with helpful comments. now I wonder if the mini wheel would work on twinkletoes


    Welcome mate, have fun we really are a bunch of nutters
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