[1fast750ss]

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Agreed WN. The 848 is approximately 12mm taller than it's big brother 1198, so there is room to play with, without getting into the nuts and bolts of chassis adjustments.

TBS, an adjustable ride height rod(PodRac ) will give the ability to drop the rear, but as you mentioned, the front must come down too. Since the seat is in the middle of the bike(roughly), your lowering relation is only a percentage of the actually amount at the lowering point.

If you drop the rear, I've found it's about a 70% relation of the amount lowered at the rod/linkage. The front is closer to well.... 30%ish. So taking this into consideration, the amount you lower the bike has to conform to the bikes window of versatility. just going the same on both ends may result in a bike that does not handle well at all.

So be cautious in your endeavors. I would be willing to help anyone out that needs it.

[guardian 1098]

What Adjustable Ride Height Rod should I get? I would like to lower 1 or 2 inches just for the drag strip. Heres a link.

RIDE HEIGHT ROD: BLACK (LG) - CHASSIS & SUSPENSION - RIDE HEIGHT RODS - Performance Accessories For Your Ducati

[1fast750ss]

Originally Posted by guardian 1098

What Adjustable Ride Height Rod should I get? I would like to lower 1 or 2 inches just for the drag strip. Heres a link.

RIDE HEIGHT ROD: BLACK (LG) - CHASSIS & SUSPENSION - RIDE HEIGHT RODS - Performance Accessories For Your Ducati

My suggestion is to use the 96mm unit we have. That should do the trick.

That said, if you plan to drag the bike, make sure you gear it properly for the 1/4, but in a way that allows you to get the swingarm back as far as possible as you will have a very flat angle. Get the front down, but also make sure you strap it down.

[guardian 1098]

How low will the 96mm be in inches from stock? And yes I do know about the front

[Duc_L_over_V]

Originally Posted by guardian 1098

What Adjustable Ride Height Rod should I get? I would like to lower 1 or 2 inches just for the drag strip. Heres a link.

RIDE HEIGHT ROD: BLACK (LG) - CHASSIS & SUSPENSION - RIDE HEIGHT RODS - Performance Accessories For Your Ducati

Lower the whole bike, and stiffen the hell out of the front suspension while you're at it. Here's a good overview of various suspension setups for different applications; drag is the last part of the article.

Sport Rider Suspension Tuning Guide-Dialing It In

Be warned though... a proper drag setup is going to ruin the handling for both track and daily riding; you know, the stuff 1098 was intended for. If you ask me you're wasting a high-end track bike on a style of racing more suited to a Hayabusa, but to each his own. Even fully set up you're never going to beat the 1300 Suzukis and Kawi ZX14s in the 1/4 because twins just don't make enough power.

I say spend your money on full Ohlins and riding lessons, then embarrass those overpowered Jap tubs around a track.

[guardian 1098]

Thanks, Like I said Im just doing it for fun with my son.

[Neo-996]

Low profile tyres will lower it about an inch also.