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  1. raise rear end? 
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    seen a few bikes advertised with "jacked up rear end 35mm" or 30mm. I'm from the modified car scene where you lower things, so just wondering if anyone can explain what benefits you get from raising the rear end of a bike?
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  2. Re: raise rear end? 
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    I guess for quicker turn in? But hey, I'm a salesman so I'm probably talking out of my ar5e!
     
     

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    faster turn in at the expense of stability.
     
     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carsick
    faster turn in at the expense of stability.
    Spot on!
     
     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dabz
    seen a few bikes advertised with "jacked up rear end 35mm" or 30mm. I'm from the modified car scene where you lower things, so just wondering if anyone can explain what benefits you get from raising the rear end of a bike?
    Isn't that so that your girlfriend looses any interest in riding pillion...............and you can put them naff purple lights underneath
     
     

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    Rex how's your rear end? :-*
    ;D ;D
     
     

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    Thought you were married Tim?...making sure your infront of me from now on:P
     
     

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