Did you get the kick stand too?
Yes. I think they offered the two together for a lower price. The Soupys link can only be installed one way, so there is no way you can accidentally install it incorrectly like you can with the RT link. Other than that they are identical.
I also liked the adjustability of the Soupys kickstand. I painted ours black.
I also liked the adjustability of the Soupys kickstand. I painted ours black.
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In this pic, http://www.600cc.org/forum/attachments/f89/17991d1256488265-roaring-toyz-lowering-link-install-8.jpg what is the rear point you're using to secure the straps?
I wrapped the tow rope around the rear set in front of the pillion pegs after looping it through the handlebars. I love that electric lift in the garage!
I wrapped the tow rope around the rear set in front of the pillion pegs after looping it through the handlebars. I love that electric lift in the garage!
Yeah that thing is great. Awesome set-up. :thumbup:
Passenger foot peg (rest)
richierich781
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I read the whole thread and there is no mention on how to install this without a hoist, Is it even possible to do it by using a rear stand or any other method?
Yes.
I installed my soupy's mount using the jack in this thread:
http://www.600cc.org/forum/f88/have-tbr-need-jack-back-bike-up-swing-arm-free-25587/
A little more info here:
http://www.600cc.org/forum/f13/lowering-link-install-made-easy-using-motorcycle-jack-25886/
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O K, I've read this whole thread and I'm ready to lower my bike. But had a few questions first and I hope you guys can help.
1. Any problems with either RT or Soupys (shipping, customer support, etc.)? I had to wait ~ 6 weeks once for a rear fender for one of my other bikes...
2. Does anyone make a shorter shock absorber for our bikes, like Progressive perhaps?
3. Does anyone make extended swing arms or bolt-on swing arm extensions for our bikes?
4. Has anyone cut down their kick stand to shorten it and save the $$?
Paul
1. Any problems with either RT or Soupys (shipping, customer support, etc.)? I had to wait ~ 6 weeks once for a rear fender for one of my other bikes...
2. Does anyone make a shorter shock absorber for our bikes, like Progressive perhaps?
3. Does anyone make extended swing arms or bolt-on swing arm extensions for our bikes?
4. Has anyone cut down their kick stand to shorten it and save the $$?
Paul
1. We got our lowering link from Soupys no problem.
2. We got a shorter HyperPro spring from EPM Performance Imports ~ they were very helpful in spite of my numerous questions. They offer the spring in one size shorter only (30mm/1.25") unless you buy an entire HyperPro shock. Springs are available in black or purple. We had a local shop swap it out for us, and then I put the shock/linkage/kickstand on and lowered the front end to match as closely as possible.
Klaus Huenecke
EPM Performance Imports
Email: [email protected]
Phone/ Fax: 732-786-9777
High performance motorcycle suspension sales and service from EPM Performance Imports
3. Not my department. Probably not. Check with Roaring Toyz ?
4. We got an adjustable kickstand from Soupys with the lowering linkage. If we want to put it back to stock we still have the OEM kickstand and can sell the linkage and adjustable kickstand for 50% what we paid for them ~ I'd say that's a good deal. Otherwise just cut/weld your stock kickstand and look for a cheap spare off the forum.
2. We got a shorter HyperPro spring from EPM Performance Imports ~ they were very helpful in spite of my numerous questions. They offer the spring in one size shorter only (30mm/1.25") unless you buy an entire HyperPro shock. Springs are available in black or purple. We had a local shop swap it out for us, and then I put the shock/linkage/kickstand on and lowered the front end to match as closely as possible.
Klaus Huenecke
EPM Performance Imports
Email: [email protected]
Phone/ Fax: 732-786-9777
High performance motorcycle suspension sales and service from EPM Performance Imports
3. Not my department. Probably not. Check with Roaring Toyz ?
4. We got an adjustable kickstand from Soupys with the lowering linkage. If we want to put it back to stock we still have the OEM kickstand and can sell the linkage and adjustable kickstand for 50% what we paid for them ~ I'd say that's a good deal. Otherwise just cut/weld your stock kickstand and look for a cheap spare off the forum.
from what i've gathered on this thread the link dropped the back end 1.75" and the front end was lowered 0.75" since 1.75" was too much which would have matched what the back end was lowered to. what I don't understand is wouldn't you want the front end to AT LEAST be lowered as much as the rear per what I've read from many different threads/articles? I'd like to lower my back end 1" and front end 1.25" but after reading this thread I'm having second thoughts on whether that makes sense.
I just finished reading through some other threads about other members lowering the front end up to 2" and not even touching the back end. which is quite different from what this thread seems to be talking about. I haven't lowered a bike before so I'm trying to piece together info as I come across it.
any clarification on this would be appreciated. Thank you.
I just finished reading through some other threads about other members lowering the front end up to 2" and not even touching the back end. which is quite different from what this thread seems to be talking about. I haven't lowered a bike before so I'm trying to piece together info as I come across it.
any clarification on this would be appreciated. Thank you.
Well first off, this is a post I have been thinking of writing for a while. Lowering the bike in the method that we do with the lowering link is just not good. It affects so many things, but doesn't adjust he damping in any way.
The ideal way to change the ride height is to do the drop in fork springs that lower the front, and the replacement shock that lowers the rear ( I can't find the link right now, but it does exist!) With this you would lose less ride quality and be just as confident in the corners if not more, as you are in the stock configuration.
If you intend to ride your lowered FZ6R at 9/10ths on the road or the track, lowering it will have a negative effect. You can make compensations for some of them, but it will cost you additional time and money. The bike will still not be as good as it was stock if you really really want to go fast fast fast.
For all other riding, lowering the bike within reasonable amounts will be fine. Actually, it will be better than fine now that the person riding it can put their feet firmly on the ground when they stop.
I have been riding for 27 yrs and taught motorcycle courses from 1989-2004. I have ridden my wife's lowered 2009 FZ6R (Soupys lowering link + shorter rear shock spring, pulled front forks up in triple clamps) several times and it's just fine. Same with the 2007 GS500F I lowered. I never tried to find the limits on either of them, but I went as fast as I was comfortable and neither one of them ever did anything different than a stock bike other than touch down the chin fairing going over the curb between our driveway and the road.
For all other riding, lowering the bike within reasonable amounts will be fine. Actually, it will be better than fine now that the person riding it can put their feet firmly on the ground when they stop.
I have been riding for 27 yrs and taught motorcycle courses from 1989-2004. I have ridden my wife's lowered 2009 FZ6R (Soupys lowering link + shorter rear shock spring, pulled front forks up in triple clamps) several times and it's just fine. Same with the 2007 GS500F I lowered. I never tried to find the limits on either of them, but I went as fast as I was comfortable and neither one of them ever did anything different than a stock bike other than touch down the chin fairing going over the curb between our driveway and the road.
Where did you get the shorter rear shock spring?
Klaus Huenecke
EPM Performance Imports
Email: [email protected]
Phone/ Fax: 732-786-9777
High performance motorcycle suspension sales and service from EPM Performance Imports
