Hey i was wondering if there is a "how to" on lowewring your bike... i laid my bike down in nov. so now im customizing it... and ive been thinking of lowering the bike but not sure how to do it... any help would be great.

 

Don't know too much about lowering links but surely some one will be around this week-end to help.

 

This is some much needed info. i have been looking for a "how to" also but to no avail . If someone has a guide with pics that would be awesome.

 

its to ways you can lower a bike thru the top tripple trees or lowering links for the rear, if you lower the front you want to loosen up the clamps and slide the forks thru the tripple trees, if you lower the rear you will need lowering links i have adjustable kind with 3 settings, stock, 2 inch, 4 inch drop

 

did you do the install yourself?

 

post up pics and a how to ryda!

 

Lowering the front sharpens the steering. This can be a positive, go too far and the bike becomes unstable. Lowering the rear has the reverse effect and you have a bike hat only wants to go straight.

Lowering both keeps the balance, but the wheelbase can end up shortened enough to cause unpleasant pitching.

Lowering it for the look is fine as long as you're aware that the bike might not be so nice to ride. A lot of riders don't have the ability to notice the difference.

Rob

 

yes i did this install myself, i pretty much do all my work & tuning to my bike myself

 

here is some pics of my bike with it being lowered, stretched and all the other mods done to it in my signature

 

yup. you'll need links to drop it in the back.. or, make your own. typically, .100" more on a link equates to a 1" drop. my chit is slam-o, so i can walk ya thru as well if you get the stuff.

welcome to KF!!