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where can i buy lowering links?
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2001 9:40 pm
by 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
where can i buy lowering links?
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2001 9:51 pm
by 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
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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
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where can i buy lowering links?
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2001 10:55 pm
by 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
removing countershaft sprocket
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2001 11:18 pm
by 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.