lowering link help....

Going to buy my girlfriend a Suzuki GS500f. It is a bit to tall for her and we need to lower it a couple of inches. Just want some input on how difficult it would be to do this being I've never had to lower a bike before. Any help would be well appreciated.
Thanks

 

I've done a couple, a 500 Ninja and a CBR F4I for my vertically challenged friends.

We made the one for the Ninja, the CBR was a kit.

They are pretty straight forward on installation but if ya need any help lemme know :biggrin:

 

Thank you. I think she is going to change her mind but if we end up getting it and need help i'll let you know.

 

PSR Fully Adjustable Lowering Links - Street Bike Parts - Motorcycle Superstore

Just make sure yoiu keep the lowering symetrica between front & rear. The actual MM's might not be the same, you just need to keep the geometry the same. Kits like this are readily available for most popular bikes.

KC-10 FE out...
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Lowering a GS500F is relatively easy and extensively documented on the GStwins website. Dont forget there are some zero/cheap options. EG buying boots a with a slightly taller heel, removing the cover and thinning down the padding on the seat (an electric carving knife is the ideal tool), and simply sitting forward on the seat closer to the tank.

Check out the photos at the very bottom of this link for what lowering links look like when fitted - Best 300 bucks ever spent?? It will take less than 30 minutes and requires minimal tools. You may want to consider buying the all steel drop links available from the UK Ebay rather than the Alloy ones being sold elsewhere - they are stronger than the standard Suzuki Part, especially if you are likely to be out on rough trails. The basic ones drop the bike about an inch so it works out the box. If you want to minimise the effect on the bikes handling, you may want to slack off the triple clamps and drop the front a bit as well. NB If you go for the taller drop links which will lower the bike between 1.5 and 2 inches at the rear, you encounter knock on effects like you need to remove the centre stand (otherwise it will hit the ground when you really lean the bike over) and also need to shorten the side stand to ensure it has enough lean angle when parked up.

The GS500F is rugged, simple and very light, so its an ideal first big bike for smaller riders. If you ever need help with the bike, just post up on the GSTwins forum Stacey and the lads are very friendly and Buddha will always chip in.

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