| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
pmedin01
Windham, NH
USA
15 Posts |
Topic started on 09/29/2006 at 07:52:11 AM
|
| Can anyone tell me if the Lowering links are longer or shorter then stock. i am thinking of making one, does anyone have an exact measurement of one? ,,,,, Thanks |
02 XR650L - AC, Fuzzy dice, Tally wacker warmer, Teflon grips,handlebar tassels, Baseball card in spokes, Beer can silencer |
|
|
gialinn
Redding, CA
USA
174 Posts |
Posted on 09/29/2006 at 08:20:11 AM
|
| A lowering link would be longer. Allowing the swing arm to sit higher up in the bike in relation to the link. Probably only by 1/4 or 1/2 inch I would think as by the time you get to the wheel you are looking at at least 2-3 times that amount of lowering. |
81/82 XL500R lightly modified |
|
|
Admin
4Strokes.com
USA
7444 Posts |
|
|
brian123
Toronto, Ont
Canada
274 Posts |
Posted on 04/10/2009 at 07:32:39 AM
|
| don't mean to sound dumb, but what is the purpose of a lowering link other then the obvious? |
'99 XR280R - Iridium spark plug, head pipes wrapped, big bore kit, air box mod, Twin Air filter, air tube mod, uncorked, Kihin 34mm carb, Gordon Mods, Renthal bars, 13/51 sprockets, Maxxis tire rear 120/100-18, Endurance computer, IMS Super Stock Pegs. |
|
|
dave_cl
Central NY
USA
1214 Posts |
Posted on 04/10/2009 at 12:01:15 PM
|
Only the obvious- lower the seat height a bit, sacrificing some travel and perhaps making the suspension a bit softer.
Dave |
'01 XR650L - keihin 158 main jet, 55 'long' pilot jet, screw out 2.5 turns, stock needle shimmed 0.035", slide holes drilled to 5/32, dynojet shorter CV spring installed, K&N filter, snorkel removed, stock exhaust, air pump removed, thermometer dipstick, MT21 90/90 front, huge mutant teraflex rear, 13-48 spkts. Central NY near Cortland
Articles: XR650L Carb Mods, DIY Dual Sport/Supermoto Helmet, XR650L Simplified Schematic for Safeties |
|
|
HorseRider650
Ohio
USA
553 Posts |
Posted on 04/10/2009 at 3:16:43 PM
|
| One thing I've noticed with mine lowered is that it's more stable on the street. |
08 XR650l - Big Red Elephant
10 KTM300XC-W - Just Orange
09 KX85 - Son's MX ride (AKA: The Weed Wacker)
07 CRF80 -Son's trail ride.
08 XT250 - lil_mynx
|
|
|
Old dog
Yellowknife
Canada
299 Posts |
Posted on 04/10/2009 at 8:04:00 PM
|
quote:
Originally posted by HorseRider650
One thing I've noticed with mine lowered is that it's more stable on the street.
+1 on that, especially if you also lower the fork tubes about an inch in the Triple Clamps.  |
2006 XR650L ~ 4.7 Clarke Tank, Billet Aluminum Tusk Gas Cap, Big Gun Evo-X Muffler, FMF PB Header, UNI Filter, De-Smogged, Moose S/S x-wide pegs, Kouba Lowering Link, BD LED Tail Light, Maier Rear Fender, Dual Headlights, Buell Lightning Bug Screen, SuperBrace fork stabilizer, Acerbis Rally Pro Handguards, Dirstskins Fork Seal Protectors, Steahl Bash Plate, XRs Only Case Saver, Corbin Seat, Custom Bodged High Riser K & N Stand Alone Crankcase Breather, Sudco 41mm FCR carb w/Motion Pro custom cables & throttle. East Coast Wheels Sumo wheels, Acerbis Supermoto frnt fender, MSR Billet Aluminum rear rotor shark fin, Scott's Steering Damper ~ |
|
|
rattlesnake
Okawville, IL
USA
68 Posts |
Posted on 04/11/2009 at 06:55:33 AM
|
| is there a noticeable difference off-road too these brp's arent made for a stubby chubby guy are they??? |
08 XR650L - GONE!!!!
08 CRF 230L |
|
|
HorseRider650
Ohio
USA
553 Posts |
Posted on 04/11/2009 at 11:17:40 AM
|
| The bike is more stable on the dirt as well. But you've lost some suspension travel. Look, for us bigger guys (200Lbs+) as long as you realize this is a "HEAVY" trail bike you won't have any problems. In my opinion after lowering don't jump higher then 2 feet. |
08 XR650l - Big Red Elephant
10 KTM300XC-W - Just Orange
09 KX85 - Son's MX ride (AKA: The Weed Wacker)
07 CRF80 -Son's trail ride.
08 XT250 - lil_mynx
|
|
|
bra
Riverton, UT
USA
41 Posts |
Posted on 04/12/2009 at 02:44:29 AM
|
| My experience with the lowering like is not as positive as some of the others. First I'm 5 foot 9 with riding boots on and 210 pounds with nothing on. When I bought my bike it has a WB lowering link and I liked it at 1st because I could touch the ground with both feet. After riding for some time getting back to being able to ride off road comfortably I started to ride harder, faster, and more narally stuff. The rear suspension was just to soft and the rear would unload and cause the rear to do funny things and get the bike really out of shape. This caused many wrecks. I finally replaced the lowering link with a stock one and my bike handles like a totally different bike. I have no more issues. Even my riding partner Growl who has been riding these 650l since 93 said the feel was crap with the lowering link. Now I can only put one foot down and I have to slide slightly off the seat to that side, but no biggie for me. In retrospect the lowering link acted just fine for riding on the road and mellow dirt. I would say to keep the stock link if you ride your bike on stuff that the non plated bike run. Just my .02 . |
1994 XR650L
1993 XR200R (son's) |
|
|
rattlesnake
Okawville, IL
USA
68 Posts |
Posted on 04/13/2009 at 06:39:19 AM
|
| so the link works great to learn how to handle the bike but once you get used to it go back to the 11 inches of clearances and go like you stole it i have been ridin mine stock since new last summer and had thought about lowering it but i think im gonna leave it alone now that the height is not a problem anymore only one foot at a time and half off the seat will do for me thanks all |
08 XR650L - GONE!!!!
08 CRF 230L |
|
|
bra
Riverton, UT
USA
41 Posts |
Posted on 04/15/2009 at 11:18:26 PM
|
| Glad to be of sum help. |
1994 XR650L
1993 XR200R (son's) |
|
|
geomoto
San Jose, CA
USA
5 Posts |
Posted on 04/17/2009 at 10:49:47 PM
|
quote:
Originally posted by bra
narally stuff.
That would be "Knarly" Just remember "Knobby" with a "K"  |
R1100GS
XR650R
DR350 |
|
|
bra
Riverton, UT
USA
41 Posts |
Posted on 04/18/2009 at 12:07:04 AM
|
| Thanks. That could be why the spell checker had no idea what I was typing. |
1994 XR650L
1993 XR200R (son's) |
|
|
RickT.
North Carolina
USA
17 Posts |
Posted on 08/25/2009 at 9:21:06 PM
|
| how about use a 1 1/2 lowering link however you aquire the set up and use a nice old school street bar with no or little rise with street tires. No need to drop the trees especially if you already have a corbin seat , pricey but oh what a joy to the but and a lowering ad on in it self from the stock seat,at least an 1" but claims are 1 1/2". |
01 XR650L - corbin seat, Daves mods, K&N filter, Pro-Circuit slip-on, pipe wrap, De-Vol lowering to 1", handguards & tank shrouds & rear pegs removed, 15-42 geared, Grand touring grips. |
|
|
procycletech
Michigan
USA
60 Posts |
Posted on 10/25/2009 at 6:56:27 PM
|
| cut the stock link in half and weld in a 3/8in. piece of Alum. |
2001 XR650L |
|
| |
Topic |
|
XR650L lowering link - make your own, dimensions?
