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> > what size low links do I need for a 30 inch inseam?

> > what size low links do I need for a 30 inch inseam? >

> > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > , Lenny Sambotz wrote: > > > > what size low links do I need for a 30 inch inseam? > > Which model KLR? > > For a pre '08 KLR, 1" lowering links will get your feet on the ground > with a 30 inch inseam. If you're heavy, though, you'll need a heavier > spring too, because that will reduce your effective spring rate. > > _E > >

> [Original Message] > From: Richard Bessey > To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> > Date: 7/23/2008 9:12:53 AM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: low links > > Just a heads up for you, I have a 30 inch inseam also and tried the 3" > lowering links on my 89 KLR. I thought it was pretty sweet, untill I > went over the curb and the skit plate hit the curb. And then my wife got > on it with me to run to the grocery store and the tire was rubbing on > the frame. > Long story short, 3" lowering is way too much. I put the stock ones back > on and deal with stopping on my tippy toes. > > Regards, > > Richard Bessey > System Administrator > Vivio Technologies > > > > E.L. Green wrote: > > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > , Lenny Sambotz

> > > > > > what size low links do I need for a 30 inch inseam? > > > > Which model KLR? > > > > For a pre '08 KLR, 1" lowering links will get your feet on the ground > > with a 30 inch inseam. If you're heavy, though, you'll need a heavier > > spring too, because that will reduce your effective spring rate. > > > > _E > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > >

> > > > Just a heads up for you, I have a 30 inch inseam also and tried the 3" > lowering links on my 89 KLR. I thought it was pretty sweet, untill I > went over the curb and the skit plate hit the curb. And then my wife got > on it with me to run to the grocery store and the tire was rubbing on > the frame. > Long story short, 3" lowering is way too much. I put the stock ones back > on and deal with stopping on my tippy toes. > > Regards, > > Richard Bessey > System Administrator > Vivio Technologies > > My lowering links lower the bike about 1.5". I got mine from Quality Engine > R&D, the first outfit to make them for the klr. If I bought some now I d get > them from Eagle Mike. I cut down the side stand and raised the forks; if > you lower the bike a aluminum bash plate is a must. Also, as I regularly > mention when this topic surfaces, my favorite lowering devise, in addition, is > cutting 2" of foam off the top of the seat and inserting a gel bladder making > sure there's a little foam on the top & bottom of the bladder. That insulates > the bladder from the sun and engine heat. If you don't do that you'll burn > your ass if you leave the bike in direct sunlight. Mine came from a moto shop > but I've heard that medical supply stores sell them too. This seat has perched > me royally on many 400-600 mile days. I'm 5' 8" 150lbs and sport a small butt. > Though I not the heaviest guy I did install a stouter spring onto the shock. > All of these mods put my feet solidly on the ground and give me a good ride. > I know some shorter riders eschew the lowered ride; me I wouldn t go any other > way. Bogdan

> > I know some shorter riders eschew the lowered ride; me I wouldn t go any other > > way. Bogdan > >