Lowering a 2014 FJR with T-REX lowering links

[Shanny]

If you lower a 2014 FJR with LL69-13 T-Rex 2013-2015 Yamaha FJR1300/A Lowering Links by 1 inch then 1: what else do you need to do to the suspension and 2: what effect will this have on the bike for taking fast corners (not knee to road type)?

 

[HotRodZilla]

You'll need to lift the forks up in the triple clamp, to level the bike out, and you will probably have to shorten your side stand. Using the center stand will also be harder, and you may need a 2x6 under the rear wheel to get it up.

I think that's about it.

 

[roger dodger]

... and get ready to drag some 'hard' parts. ( Maybe pegs but also check kick-stand or center stand or ??? )

 

[2wheels4fun]

Lowered mine and haven't had anything drag besides highway pegs. Had to mount them higher. Also have kickstand issues. Have to be very careful where I park and make sure enough lean angle.

 

[Shanny]

Thank you for all the advice! I think it best to stay away from the lowering issue for now and maybe work on the seat possibly, but it is more the width of the bike than the height that gets me. The width takes up my stride not the height, so getting a lower seat may not be an option either.

Thanks again.

 

[BanjoBoy]

Lowered mine and haven't had anything drag besides highway pegs. Had to mount them higher. Also have kickstand issues. Have to be very careful where I park and make sure enough lean angle.

Really? I got stiffer springs, 'n Soupys raising links, 'n I'm still scrape'in the peg feelers!

Thank you for all the advice! I think it best to stay away from the lowering issue for now and maybe work on the seat possibly, but it is more the width of the bike than the height that gets me. The width takes up my stride not the height, so getting a lower seat may not be an option either.
Thanks again.

Yes, it's the width mor than the height. I'm assuming you already have the seat in the lower positron? A vertically challenged friend told me he removed the rubber grommets from the seat, lowered it half an inch 'n that wus 'nuff to give him the confidence he needed.

 

[Uncle Hud]

BanjoBoy posted: <snip, snip> Yes, it's the width more than the height.

True! A narrower seat allows your legs to fall more vertically than when on a wide seat. Can't quantify it, but it's true. (The Seat Concepts cover helped in that regard.)

My inseam is also rather short. There's no way I can flat-foot both feet unless the tires are in a 2-inch rut. I've learned to handle one flat foot at at time, and how to stand with both tippy-toes on the pavement.

 

[roger dodger]

Cheap and easy fixes vs. Suspension mods...

1- Be sure seat is in low position... remove rubber bumpers (at least in front)

2- Shave down the front and/or get a custom seat (lowered and thinner)

3- Set suspension (sag) a little lower and/or softer than middle.

4- Wear boots w/ some serious height (Red Wing or have your riding boots lifted for $50-$100)

5- Never stand over bike w/ both feet. Learn to slide 1 cheek off and keep 1 foot on a peg.