FJR Lowering Links

[Hornet Pilot]

Does anyone know how much longer the aftermarket lowering links (dog bones) are to lower the Gen- 1 FJR approx. 1" ?

 

[fossilrider]

Kouba Links $80 direct from the manufacturer, however you may find them cheaper in the for sale section. Lowers the FJR 7/8 of an inch, please make sure you lower the frontapprox 5/8 to balance out the dynamics.

https://www.koubalink.com/FJR1300.html

You should also look at adjusting the kickstand for better stability when parked.

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php/topic/137851-side-stand-options-when-lowering-the-fjr/?p=878549

 

[rbentnail]

If you use these you can adjust them to suit you without the guesswork.

 

[fastpappy]

+1 on the Kouba Links and slipping the forks.

 

[Hornet Pilot]

What I was looking for is the hole to hole measurement of a lowering link such as the Kouba links. On my 05' FJR the factory links have a center to center hole spacing of 6.25". For a Kouba link tht lowers the bike 7/8" what is the length of the link center to center of the bolt holes? Just curious!

 

[Rollie]

https://s1362.photobucket.com/user/rubberlegs1/media/DSCN1561_zpsad2e3e0a.jpg.html

I machined these 3 sets out of 1/4" 304 grade stainless steel (same thickness as original wishbones). 6 3/4" and 6 7/8".and as I recall, the shorter one lowers the rear by roughly an inch.

I'm on a new ride (Busa) so these are excess cargo.

 

[ULEWZ]

I have these https://www.distributionjester.com/product.php?productid=63&cat=185&page=1 but I raised my rear end instead of lowering it. I would try the 5/8 inch solution, as much lower and you will scrape easier. Only $24.99 plus shipping from Canada.

 

[Hornet Pilot]

Rollie, thank you very much for that info on the linkage lengths vs. lowering amount. I have installed the Soupys adjustable links and lowered the rear suspension 'some amount'! Kinda difficult to actually measure how much the bike has been lowered. I have set the adjustable link to a length of 6 3/4 ". Therefore I was trying to find out what length the fixed length dog bones were when the Mfg. advertises a drop of 1". Just a note, I have also raised the front forks 1" to keep the over all suspension geometry about the same.

Nick

 

[richsp51]

What I was looking for is the hole to hole measurement of a lowering link such as the Kouba links. On my 05' FJR the factory links have a center to center hole spacing of 6.25". For a Kouba link tht lowers the bike 7/8" what is the length of the link center to center of the bolt holes? Just curious!

I have the same question as the OP, EXCEPT as it pertains to a GENII (2007 FJR1300A). I'm considering Kouba links as well as Soupy's adjustable links. I can't find any specification on the center to center hole spacing on the Kouba links.

Can one of you out there that has Kouba links on a GEN II please tell me the hole spacing? If I get the Soupy's adjustable links I'd like to set the length somewhat shorter the the Kouba links as I want to lower the seat height only between 5/8 and 3/4 inch, not the 7/8 that the Kouba links achieve.

Thanks