lowering LF200GY

recracer · 08-31-2009, 02:43 PM

I'm looking at all the post i can't find and have not found lowering in here . is there a lowering link out there for our bikes . i know i can allways cut, space and reweld mine, but how much to add . just thinking some one already did the leg work ?

recracer · 08-31-2009, 08:18 PM

well no answers lets try it like this . the link from the swing arm on my bike is 3" center to center . anyone have something different ?

katoranger · 08-31-2009, 08:45 PM

I don't know of anyone using a lowering link. Not that it can't be done.

Allen

Weldangrind · 08-31-2009, 09:45 PM

I wonder if the link is a direct copy of a Honda or something similar. Can you provide a photo?

recracer · 08-31-2009, 10:19 PM

well i don't have posting pics down on here yet http://www.roketa.com/product/parts_...EL ASSEMBLY(4) part no7 on this page flat bar with an eye on each end

Jim · 08-31-2009, 11:50 PM

I made my gy6 lower by putting a shorter shock in it... Probably not the best solution, but it worked for me...

AZ200cc · 09-01-2009, 12:42 AM

Trim the seat?

Weldangrind · 09-01-2009, 10:56 AM

I like the idea of using a lowering link over a shorter shock, because you still benefit from full suspension travel.

recracer, when you say "cut, space and reweld", does that mean chopping out the middle of the existing link? If so, is it all steel? Does it have bearings in it?

FastDoc · 09-01-2009, 11:32 AM

Trade rear wheels with a Zong?

liverchip · 09-01-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I like the idea of using a lowering link over a shorter shock, because you still benefit from full suspension travel.

recracer, when you say "cut, space and reweld", does that mean chopping out the middle of the existing link? If so, is it all steel? Does it have bearings in it?

As far as I know the link is "steel"(or as close as the Chinese get to it). The link has bushings in it.(At least mine does.)

recracer · 09-01-2009, 10:16 PM

ok i've done some rough measurements . center to center stock is 3" i removed the link and lowered the back till center to center was at 3 3/4 " so roughly 2 3/8 drop at 3/4 longer link . the link is steel 3/4 to 7/8 inch drop per 1/4 inch [imghttp://www.flickr.com/photos/9833593@N03/3879330283/http://<br /> [img]http://www.f...711/[/img]

TheRealWorld · 09-01-2009, 10:42 PM

This is fascinating, I hope something comes of it. I looked at some of the pictures but I ham still in the dark. I need to lower my High Bird

recracer · 09-01-2009, 10:45 PM

i'm trying wouldn't that make it a low bird

TheRealWorld · 09-01-2009, 10:52 PM

I am seeking a patent on that name as you read, cool

recracer · 09-02-2009, 12:10 AM

pics posted on my WWW vx200 album

08-31-2009, 02:43 PM	#1
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	lowering LF200GY I'm looking at all the post i can't find and have not found lowering in here . is there a lowering link out there for our bikes . i know i can allways cut, space and reweld mine, but how much to add . just thinking some one already did the leg work ?
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08-31-2009, 08:45 PM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I don't know of anyone using a lowering link. Not that it can't be done. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-31-2009, 09:45 PM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I wonder if the link is a direct copy of a Honda or something similar. Can you provide a photo? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-31-2009, 11:50 PM	#6
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	I made my gy6 lower by putting a shorter shock in it... Probably not the best solution, but it worked for me... __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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09-01-2009, 12:42 AM	#7
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Trim the seat? __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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08-31-2009, 08:18 PM	#2
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	well no answers lets try it like this . the link from the swing arm on my bike is 3" center to center . anyone have something different ?
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08-31-2009, 10:19 PM	#5
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	well i don't have posting pics down on here yet http://www.roketa.com/product/parts_...EL ASSEMBLY(4) part no7 on this page flat bar with an eye on each end
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09-01-2009, 10:56 AM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I like the idea of using a lowering link over a shorter shock, because you still benefit from full suspension travel. recracer, when you say "cut, space and reweld", does that mean chopping out the middle of the existing link? If so, is it all steel? Does it have bearings in it? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-01-2009, 11:32 AM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Trade rear wheels with a Zong? __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-01-2009, 10:16 PM	#11
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	ok i've done some rough measurements . center to center stock is 3" i removed the link and lowered the back till center to center was at 3 3/4 " so roughly 2 3/8 drop at 3/4 longer link . the link is steel 3/4 to 7/8 inch drop per 1/4 inch [imghttp://www.flickr.com/photos/9833593@N03/3879330283/http://<br /> [img]http://www.f...711/[/img]
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09-01-2009, 10:42 PM	#12
TheRealWorld Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 817	This is fascinating, I hope something comes of it. I looked at some of the pictures but I ham still in the dark. I need to lower my High Bird
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09-01-2009, 10:45 PM	#13
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	i'm trying wouldn't that make it a low bird
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09-01-2009, 10:52 PM	#14
TheRealWorld Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 817	I am seeking a patent on that name as you read, cool
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09-02-2009, 12:10 AM	#15
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	pics posted on my WWW vx200 album
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