Can you lower motorcycle suspension?
“You can lower the rear without lowering the front, and what it does is give the bike more of a chopper effect. But if you just lower the front, you unbalance the bike the wrong way.” Many bikes can be lowered by approximately an inch in the front fairly easily by modifying or removing the stock preload spacer.
Are motorcycle lowering kits safe?
Motorcycle experts will always advise against lowering the front of your bike for both safety and functionality. You can get away with lowering only the back if you’re going for function, but for appearance, many of you will want to lower the front to match it.
How do you lower the front suspension on a motorcycle?
Notice that on most bikes, as they come from the factory, the fork tubes stick out through the top slightly. Loosening the pinch bolts on both upper and lower triple clamps allows you to slide the fork tubes up (or the triple clamps down, it’s all relative), which effectively lowers the front-end of your motorcycle.
Which is the best lowering link for XR650L?
I compared several lowering links and then tested the two highest rated lowering links, the KoubaLink and Soupy’s Performance Lowering Link for the XR650L. In the end I chose Soupy’s Performance Lowering Link because 1) it is adjustable and 2) it is capable of lowering the bike lower than all the others.
How tall is the seat height on a Honda XR650L?
The stock seat height on a Honda XR650L is 37 inches and at 5′ 10″ I’m more comfortable with a 35″ height on rocky single tracks with luggage. I compared several lowering links and then tested the two highest rated lowering links, the KoubaLink and Soupy’s Performance Lowering Link for the XR650L.
What kind of springs do I use on my XR650L?
Pretty easy. Cut al spacers for the top out springs and bottom of the fork tubes. I cut the stock springs but this makes them stiffer (my TA is ~ 460lbs.). You might try XRR springs.
What is the Honda XR 400 koubalink part number?
KoubaLink part #XR250/400: Replaces OEM Honda part # 52479-KCZ-000 on the XR250’s & 52479-KCY-670 on the XR400’s. See chart below for fitment and rear lowering amounts, you will have to select the part number that fits your bike.
I compared several lowering links and then tested the two highest rated lowering links, the KoubaLink and Soupy’s Performance Lowering Link for the XR650L. In the end I chose Soupy’s Performance Lowering Link because 1) it is adjustable and 2) it is capable of lowering the bike lower than all the others.
The stock seat height on a Honda XR650L is 37 inches and at 5′ 10″ I’m more comfortable with a 35″ height on rocky single tracks with luggage. I compared several lowering links and then tested the two highest rated lowering links, the KoubaLink and Soupy’s Performance Lowering Link for the XR650L.
Pretty easy. Cut al spacers for the top out springs and bottom of the fork tubes. I cut the stock springs but this makes them stiffer (my TA is ~ 460lbs.). You might try XRR springs.
Is there a way to lower the rear suspension of a motorcycle?
Some aftermarket shocks like this Progressive Suspension 465 Series have a low option that can lower the rear suspension by 1 to 2 inches. Another option for shortening the rear suspension is an aftermarket shock. Some aftermarket shocks come in a “low” version that can lower the rear of your motorcycle by 1 to 2 inches (25.4mm – 50.8mm).