[dsn_klr650] parts for sale.

[ridinhard]

I am fixing to buy a new Klr and not sure how much I will need to lower it. I am considering the adjustable lowering links 1-3" from Scootworks and was wondering if anyone has any of these and if they are ok Thanks in advance

[denvowell@aol.com]

In a message dated 7/9/2004 8:48:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, ridinhard@... writes: Scootworks Any one know what these 1-3 inch lowering links cost? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Doug Herr]

On Fri, 9 Jul 2004 denvowell@... wrote:

> Scootworks > > > Any one know what these 1-3 inch lowering links cost?

Goto www.scootworks.com, online catalog: $104.99 They work great. -- Doug Herr doug@...

[johnsondesigns2004]

i know that there are a variety of mfgr's out there that make and sell lowering links for the klr650, this is great, but is there anybody/mfgr out there that selles lifting links? 9+/-" of travel is great, but can i get more out of my a17? I am a big guy and even with the suspension maxed out i still make the bike squat when i mount 'er. more travel and a higher sitting bike would be perfect for me. anybody have any info on this? thanks A17 Circus Bear

[squasher_1]

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "johnsondesigns2004" wrote:

> i know that there are a variety of mfgr's out there that make and > sell lowering links for the klr650, this is great, but is there > anybody/mfgr out there that selles lifting links? > > 9+/-" of travel is great, but can i get more out of my a17? I am a > big guy and even with the suspension maxed out i still make the

bike

> squat when i mount 'er. more travel and a higher sitting bike

would

> be perfect for me. > > anybody have any info on this? > > thanks > A17 Circus Bear

I think you will need a heavier spring in the rear shock. you can get a progressive spring or a hypercoil spring. I think they cost around $80 but I'm not 100% sure. I have a 450 lb Hypercoil on my A-15. I am 200 lbs and have hard bags on the bike. I have not taken this setup in the dirt but on the street it works better then stock. this is with the shock prelaod set at minimum

[Bogdan Swider]

but is there

> anybody/mfgr out there that selles lifting links? >

Can't be done, big guy. What you need is a stiffer spring around your shock. Progressive makes one. Bogdan

[Norm Keller]

My 1 1/2" lowering links are 6 1/2" centre to centre. If no one can provide "C" to "C" for the 2", you should be able to factor off the ratio of stock length to 6 1/2". An alternative or recheck measurement procedure: 1) Support bike with rear tire just resting on floor. 2) Measure frame to floor distance. 3) Remove the shock links. 4) Lower the bike to the desired frame to floor distance. (original stock measurement from Step #2 minus 2 inches) 5) Measure centre to centre length between the bolt holes. This is the length needed for the lowering links at the new height. *Note*: Due to the change in linkage ratio, the new height will not be spot on 2" but should be close. 6) Fabricate a pair of trial links out of soft aluminium and check height. It may be preferable to check height with the rider on the KLR and then to try with your trial links to see where you really end up because the change in linkage ratio may not give a height exactly as predicted. Trial links don't need to be very robust as they won't be used for riding. I wish that I had taken the time to measure the frame to ground distance while seated on my bike. It would have been interesting to see what the real lowered distance amounted to. Since the intent was to be able to reach the ground so as to stop falling over and this was achieved, it hasn't seemed worth the bother to reinstall to do measurements rather than to ride. Since you have the means to fabricate links of any desired length, why not put some big blocks on the ground and see what height is really best. At that point you can slot your trial links until you find the exact dimension needed to provide the ideal, in the saddle, height for him? Hoping that you will keep us posted with dimensions. Norm __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

[Norm Keller]

I have 1 1/2" lowering links installed about 2 weeks after getting the bike. Two weeks was the time required for them to come in as I would have had them on from the get go. My suggestion is to put some boards on the floor in each side of the bike and try with your feet in various heights until you get a sense of what height feels good. Lower is good so far as dealing with top heavy leaning, especially in rough conditions. Higher is better so far as dealing with ground clearance and suspension travel. I like the lower, longer wheel base for road. With a 28" inseam the links are necessary for me. Good luck with your experiments, Norm --------------------------------- New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[billmowery2000]

Does anyone have the specs for having lowering links machined? Looking for about an 1&1/2 to 2 inches. had this done by a machine shop for a Suzuki sv650 for less than 1/2 the cost of aftermarket. Thanks Bill M.

[fasteddiecopeman]

Bill, Stockers are 6.125" long w/ 15mm holes on 5" centers. For 1 1/2" drop (approximately), I used 6061 aluminum, 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 7" (5.5" on centers). I used a 19/32" drill. Ed