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Mga60t · 06-21-2003, 11:36 AM

How do you lower the front end after putting on lower links? or is it necessary. with out lowering it it seems tighter to move the front end. Please Help

tom

Bakelite · 06-21-2003, 03:05 PM

Slide the fork tubes up through the triple clamps. Probably not a reccomended procedure, will affect the handling and probably null you insurance.

Nev · 06-21-2003, 06:43 PM

I have lowering links also and I lowered my front end almost 1.5". You have to lossen the upper and lower triple clamp bolts that hold the fork tubes. Just get them loose enough to slid the tubes up and be sure to tighten them evenly with a torque wrench. If you lower the rear, it helps to lower the front about the same amount. I don't remember the torque values but I'll post them if I can find them. Maybe someone has a manual handy and could tell you. Be sure to measure them accurately so they are both the same height above the top clamp. Mine actually handles pretty good but if I was going to ride nasty trails I wouldn't lower it at all. Good luck. Nev.

TrustyRusty436 · 06-26-2003, 12:57 AM

You have 9.1 inches of travel in the front end, if you raise the tubes in the triple clamps and bottom out the front suspension. it could hit the bottom of the front fender and lock up! I would shorten the spacers in the fork tube to get less preload and a lower front end.:nono:

Judjonzz · 06-26-2003, 03:23 AM

Remember that some of that 0.1" is taken up by sag, so you have more leeway than you may think. To find out how much you can safely lower the front end, get the front wheel off the ground and measure between the tire and fender.

Julie · 06-26-2003, 10:54 AM

I have the 1 inch lowering links and raised the forks about 1 inch.
I find that it handles better.

06-21-2003, 11:36 AM	#1
Mga60t Occasional Poster Super Cool Since: Jun 2003 Postings: 8	how do you lower front end after lowering links How do you lower the front end after putting on lower links? or is it necessary. with out lowering it it seems tighter to move the front end. Please Help tom

06-21-2003, 03:05 PM	#2
Bakelite KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Jun 2003 Locale: BC, Canada Postings: 1,285	Slide the fork tubes up through the triple clamps. Probably not a reccomended procedure, will affect the handling and probably null you insurance. __________________ Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live and too rare to die...

06-21-2003, 06:43 PM	#3
Nev A Regular Super Cool Since: Jun 2003 Postings: 235	I have lowering links also and I lowered my front end almost 1.5". You have to lossen the upper and lower triple clamp bolts that hold the fork tubes. Just get them loose enough to slid the tubes up and be sure to tighten them evenly with a torque wrench. If you lower the rear, it helps to lower the front about the same amount. I don't remember the torque values but I'll post them if I can find them. Maybe someone has a manual handy and could tell you. Be sure to measure them accurately so they are both the same height above the top clamp. Mine actually handles pretty good but if I was going to ride nasty trails I wouldn't lower it at all. Good luck. Nev. __________________ \"I\'d like to have a bad day, just to see what it feels like.\"

06-26-2003, 12:57 AM	#4
TrustyRusty436 KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Jun 2003 Locale: Nashville Tn. Postings: 756	Caution! You have 9.1 inches of travel in the front end, if you raise the tubes in the triple clamps and bottom out the front suspension. it could hit the bottom of the front fender and lock up! I would shorten the spacers in the fork tube to get less preload and a lower front end.:nono: __________________ trustyrusty436

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06-26-2003, 03:23 AM	#5
Judjonzz KLR Enthusiast Super Cool Since: Jun 2003 Locale: Gone fishin' Postings: 10,744	Remember that some of that 0.1" is taken up by sag, so you have more leeway than you may think. To find out how much you can safely lower the front end, get the front wheel off the ground and measure between the tire and fender.

06-26-2003, 10:54 AM	#6
Julie Active Member Super Cool Since: Jun 2003 Locale: West Linn, Oregon Postings: 334	I have the 1 inch lowering links and raised the forks about 1 inch. I find that it handles better.

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