1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

lowering link

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by john, Dec 1, 2009.

  1. john Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    australia
    I have a 2009 TE450 and would like to fit a lowering link to drop seat height (I have ducks desease) and wondered if any one has done this and if so does it effect handling in any way.
    Is it offered by Husky or do you have to buy after market.
  2. sand spider Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    So. Cal
    Husky doesn't offer a lowering link, there are aftermarket options but you might want to consider having the suspension professionally lowered as this would have less impact on the frame geometry.:cheers:
  3. Darkside Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none left
    Other Motorcycles:
    beta, ktm, aprilia
    I have a kouba link that lowers the bike 1". I just removed from my 08 TE250. It works pretty well but it does make the action a little harsher on small chop. If you're interested in it shoot me a pm.
  4. Darkside Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none left
    Other Motorcycles:
    beta, ktm, aprilia
    Ooh, that's nice stuff.
  5. Wadman Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    south carolina
    I felt like my 09 txc250 set a little too low. Ive never had a bike that I touched flat footed on before. Im only 6' with a 32" inseam. I only touch the balls of my feet on my jap bikes.
  6. Darkside Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none left
    Other Motorcycles:
    beta, ktm, aprilia
    Only? What I wouldn't give to be 6' tall.
  7. WoodsChick Administrator

    Location:
    Oakland, CA Miramonte, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    3 Terras, 2 `07 SM610s, `09 WB165,
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM, GasGas, Suzuki, Honda
    :lol: My thoughts exactly!



    5'1" Chick
  8. PALMER84ONE Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Silverado, CA.
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08 TE450 THE ROCKET
    Other Motorcycles:
    12 RS520, CRF150F/230F, YZ250
    I have the Kouba 1" and it did 3/4 only. I like it, not noticable and I am 6' tall when my hands and arms are extended to the sky. other than that 5'6" ? 7" at best, w/30is.
  9. john Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    australia
    Thanks all for your reply.
    On another note, what are most running for gearing? TE450
    Bike came standard as 13-47 cogs but I felt it was a little high so swapped the 47 out to a 50, as I was getting a fair amount of stalling coming into tight corners under heavy braking.
    Seems a bit better now.
    whats your thoughts
  10. Lon Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Brisbane Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '13 TE511
    How much they charging you for that?
  11. ghte Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bright, Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2 x 310's, 2016 Beta 480, SWM RS650
    Other Motorcycles:
    2016 Multi ,Griso1100, Monster695
    You will find that for the first 500-600 miles the motor will be very tight and more prone to stalling. I originally went from a stock 50 to 52 on my Husky. This seemed to eliminate the stalling problem. However I found it was a bit too revvy at 80 Kms (50mph) on the bitumen bits.
    Long story short I reverted back to stock gearing and found that it is best now that the motor is fully run in, alsdo it is not stalling.
  12. petem Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Andover, UK
    I have one of the lowered seats on my TE450. I tried lowered and normal seats in turn on a 450 in the Husky Sport showroom before I bought, and though it's not a huge difference in height it is noticeable so it might help if you're struggling. Unsurprisingly the seat is harder than stock and feels less comfortable when you first sit on it (less padding), but I've found that it's fine for road journeys of at least 30-40 minutes which is the longest I've done with it.

    Strangely the dzus fastener didn't line up quite right and it was hard to fasten the seat down at first, but it's improving with time as it beds in.