Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Yamaha Lift Kits In The Sports World

By Elinor Tran


Yamaha lift kits basically involve installing oversize tires on each wheel of a sports bike and lifting the body suspension high enough to accommodate the oversize tires. This involves lifting the body suspension which includes longer shocks, modification of the front axle and spring spacers depending on the sports machine. They are useful in the sporting industry as they are used for recreation purposes.

These accessories come in various forms such as lifting the body suspension and using larger wheels. For suspension, the shocks required should be longer to be able to accommodate the bigger wheels and also the modification in the front axle. These longer suspensions and shocks require adjustable jacks that are suitable for the high height.

Off road users are always advised to raise their vehicles by adding larger tires which increases ground clearance. This is a maintenance strategy as the car is protected from rocks or irregular terrain. Big tires are good for racers especially bikers as it raises the center of gravity which in turn results to higher racing speed.

Traditionally, tire manufacturers produced tires that had tubes on the inside but due to improved technology there is production of tubeless tires which are handy in motor sporting. They are manufactured in various sizes and also vary in the thread pattern. Tubeless tires are much lighter and can hold heavy loads and offer the driver with easy handling on the road.

The way the suspension is fixed affects the wheel alignment of the bike or the golf carts. Wheel alignment dictates the rate at which a tire wears out. This in most cases wear out irregularly and leads to poor handling of the machine as it may steer into oncoming traffic. To prevent this, the suspensions must be of good quality and should be installed by a profession.

Installation of Yamaha lift kits on the sports equipment must be done by an expert. These equipments not only include racing motor bikes but also golf carts and these accessories give them a bulldog look full of power and strength. They provide clearance of up to ten inches from the ground and are fitted simply by bolting. If installed inappropriately, they may lead to malfunctions in the operations of a sports machine.




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