Why do some rear ends look higher up?

[David Bartlett]

Hi all,

Why is that some CB-1's seem to sit higher in the rear and have more more space between the rear tire and frame?


Thanks,

David

[clarkdw]

I think that removing the rear fender gives the illusion of the back being higher. About the only way the back could actually be higher is to install a rear shock that is longer. A lot of guys have an early 90's Fireblade shock and I believe it is a little longer.