Lowering Links?

Discussion in 'Common Items on Husqvarnas: Tires/tubes/grips/etc' started by Dirtdame, Jan 21, 2009.

  1. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    I'm getting tired of tippy-toeing around on my 07 TE450 (I'm actually tired of tippy-toeing around on almost any full sized bike). But I was wondering if anybody knows of anyone out there that might manufacture shock links that will bring the bike down about an inch. I figure if I drop the front end and the back both an inch, it would help me. I don't want to go too low and lose ground clearance. But an inch would be good.:thumbsup:
  2. rajobigguy Administrator

    Location:
    So.Cal.
    I'm not a big fan of lowering links because the change suspension geometry. Most suspension shops can lower the ride height by installing spacers (limiters) in the forks and shocks.
  3. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    The forks can be slipped up in the stanchions an inch without bottoming. I could install a spacer between the piston and bumper on the shaft, but I like the idea of the links. I've seen them successfully installed on other brands of bikes and like the idea that they can be easily accessed without shock removal or disassembly. I don't know if a one inch drop will significantly change the lever ratio on the linkage.:excuseme:
  4. rajobigguy Administrator

    Location:
    So.Cal.
    It's not so much the lever ratio as it is the rate of compression, I'm not saying that they don't work and in some cases they may actually improve
    ride quality or handling but I have also seen people hugely disappointed after installing them.
  5. ramz Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Salida, CO
  6. Pete Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Victoria, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TE300
  7. huskyfrk Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    los alamitos Ca
    lowering

    if you combine the link with cutting the subframe 15mm or so, and a slight trim of the seat foam you can shorten it up about 65 mm. you would want to have somebody revalve the shock to work with the link if you are a A or fast b rider IMHO... the link does change things up quite a bit. :D:D
  8. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Thanks to you guys for all the input. I think I have enough information to get the bike a bit lower now.:)
  9. BentAero Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Asheville, NC
    I've got a Kouba HL-2 1.5" link with maybe 100 miles on it that will fit your bike. I don't need it. It's yours for $85. including shipping. PM me.
  10. chamber66 Guest

    I have fitted the Kouba 1.5 link and have been very happy with it. Very easy to install, doesn't cost alot, and you can keep it when you sell the bike.
    If you are an enduro god you may notice the geometery differences, but I can't tell.