removing countershaft sprocket

[eventhorizon2000@excite.com]

I did a search on the topic of lowering links but didn't find a source. My KLR is tall for my 5'9" self. I wanted to lower the rear end so I can control the bike better off road. It's a 1989 KLR650 and I am the original owner. I run a set of knobby tires that add to the overall height. Normaly the height is not an issue when I move quick offroad, but when I need to stab down during some technical moves I have trouble with the height. So where I can get some lowering links for the rear, how much do they cost and should I then lower the front forks to compensate? Thanks, BN

[Fred Hink]

I have the lowering links in stock. Your forks should be level with the top of the upper triple clamps and if they are then I would then lower the front forks about an inch or so to keep your bike level with the lowering links. You can order these links and other suspension parts for your KLR from my online shopping cart at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klrsusp.html Fred www.arrowheadmotorsports.com

----- Original Message ----- From: eventhorizon2000@... To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 7:40 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] Where can I buy lowering links? I did a search on the topic of lowering links but didn't find a source. My KLR is tall for my 5'9" self. I wanted to lower the rear end so I can control the bike better off road. It's a 1989 KLR650 and I am the original owner. I run a set of knobby tires that add to the overall height. Normaly the height is not an issue when I move quick offroad, but when I need to stab down during some technical moves I have trouble with the height. So where I can get some lowering links for the rear, how much do they cost and should I then lower the front forks to compensate? Thanks, BN [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[k650dsn@aol.com]

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Fred Hink" wrote:

> I have the lowering links in stock. Your forks should be level

with the top of the upper triple clamps and if they are then I would then lower the front forks about an inch or so to keep your bike level with the lowering links. Don't forget to shorten the side stand too. Gino

[TooTallracing@aol.com]

I just removed mine tonight while replacing the chain and sprockets. I flattened the lock washer, put the bike in gear, before I removed the old chain I depressed the rear brake pedal, I believed I used a 1 1/16 socket with a 1/2 drive ratchet and broke it loose. It came off pretty easy.