How much was my FJR lowered?

[dtrack]

So I installed a set of Soupy's lowering links on my 2010 gen 2. Once installed I adjusted them a few flats, sat on the bike to test, adjusted a few more flats, sat on the bike to test.... until I got it exactly how I wanted.
But now I'm wondering exactly how much did I lower it? I didn't measure anything before I started so I don't really know if it's 3/4", 1", 1-1/4" or something else. (I also lowered the front by 1/2")
I'd like to know as I plan to shorten the center stand.
Does anyone have a known measurement from the floor to a particular landmark on an unlowered bike that I can compare my bike to?
Or is there a way to calculate the drop by measuring how long my soupy dogbones are?
Thanks

 

[Whooshka]

That measurement won't be accurate as suspension sag/spring setting could be different on each bike.

 

[dtrack]

That measurement won't be accurate as suspension sag/spring setting could be different on each bike.

ahhh good point

 

[escapefjrtist]

Measure center-to-center on your stock dog-bones and compare that measurement with the Soupy's on bike now. Accounting for the linkage ratio (approx. 2:1), this will provide a decent approximation.

~G

 

[Archer]

as I plan to shorten the center stand

I would be interested in your approach to this, and input from others if able. Thanks.

 

[mcycleboy]

I used a Soupy's lowering kit with great results. I love it and so does my short legs! I am 5'5" and it simply works perfectly for me. I also installed their adjustable sidestand and bought their optional larger sidestand "foot" as well. The adjustable center stand I bought from T-Rex and installed it with zero problems. I didn't want to shorten my original center stand because I wanted it to be an engineered solution manufactured with the same strength as the original and the convenience of an easy installation. I am very happy with that product as well. Ymmv. Tom Johnson East Winthrop Maine

 

[bigdog]

Measure center-to-center on your stock dog-bones and compare that measurement with the Soupy's on bike now. Accounting for the linkage ratio (approx. 2:1), this will provide a decent approximation.

~G

Please post your stock dogbones measurement. Ideally center hole to center hole.

 

[dtrack]

I used a Soupy's lowering kit with great results. I love it and so does my short legs! I am 5'5" and it simply works perfectly for me. I also installed their adjustable sidestand and bought their optional larger sidestand "foot" as well. The adjustable center stand I bought from T-Rex and installed it with zero problems. I didn't want to shorten my original center stand because I wanted it to be an engineered solution manufactured with the same strength as the original and the convenience of an easy installation. I am very happy with that product as well. Ymmv. Tom Johnson East Winthrop Maine

The T-Rex adjustable center stand was my original plan but unfortunately my bike is a gen 2 and they only sell gen 3 stands.

 

[dtrack]

Please post your stock dogbones measurement. Ideally center hole to center hole.

The original bones were 7 1/2" (190.5mm) My soupy bones are 8 1/8" (206.375mm)

 

[dtrack]

Please post your stock dogbones measurement. Ideally center hole to center hole.

The original bones were 7 1/2" (190.5mm) My soupy bones are 8 1/8" (206.375mm)

I would be interested in your approach to this, and input from others if able. Thanks.

I plan to use the instructions provided in a lowering pdf provided by someone in the FJR community. If I can't find the link I'll try to upload it here

 

[MiSTer TwiSTer]

The original bones were 7 1/2" (190.5mm) My soupy bones are 8 1/8" (206.375mm)

I plan to use the instructions provided in a lowering pdf provided by someone in the FJR community. If I can't find the link I'll try to upload it here

No expert here
But you changed the dogbone length by 16 mm x 2 (2:1) = 32mm which is approx . 1.33 inches.

 

[RossKean]

No expert here
But you changed the dogbone length by 16 mm x 2 (2:1) = 32mm which is approx . 1.33 inches.

But the geometry is such that a specific change in dogbone length doesn't translate into an identical change in ride height. In fact, increasing the dogbone length LOWERS the bike.