Lowering link

08 WRR.

Sarah

With the link and all the other adjustments I lost 4 inches on mine. I can comfortably get the ball of one foot on the ground. I'm not very tall but that hasn't stopped me from stump jumping this thing. Just ask Rob...

Welcome back,
been a while, fires put out?

Well, most of the big ones yes...but I am still working when the call goes out. I just try to get in riding when I can.

Does anyone have details on lowering the rear shock? I saw it somewhere but I can't find it now...

Mr. Fisherman wrote:

Does anyone have details on lowering the rear shock? I saw it somewhere but I can't find it now...

Travis can do it. But that's by modifying the shock, not just changing the suspension linkage.

https://wr250rforum.forumotion.com/vendor-deals-f14/go-race-suspension-t1214.htm

I appreciate that, but I know there is a way to get about an inch out of the stock setup. I will likely eventually have the suspension made for me, but for now I am beyond out of money and need to do what I can on the cheap for now.

Mr. Fisherman wrote:

I appreciate that, but I know there is a way to get about an inch out of the stock setup. I will likely eventually have the suspension made for me, but for now I am beyond out of money and need to do what I can on the cheap for now.

hey, we'll hook up this coming week. i can help you lower it!

but, for your reading pleasure:

http://www.rickramsey.net/WR250Rmods.htm#lower

Fish check your inbox. No money involved.

Mr. Fisherman wrote:

I appreciate that, but I know there is a way to get about an inch out of the stock setup. I will likely eventually have the suspension made for me, but for now I am beyond out of money and need to do what I can on the cheap for now.

I got an honest 3/4 inch out of the shock mounting adjuster without zeroing out the dampener adjustment.
Installed a Yamalink for another inch or so. Thats almost 2 inches.
I put on a Corbin seat and got another inch. Installed MT 43' allround and did not affect the overall height.

So a little shy of 3 inches lower total. I also raised the forks up 15 mm on the front. I can now get all of the ball of my feet on the ground. Much more confidence inspiring.
It did costs some bucks but still less than overpriced KTM's and Huskys.

Just my 2 cents..........


Ron

Right on! Thanks for the replies.
I installed the new skid plate today... maybe a pipe and a safari tank next week and hopefully I can get it lowered just enough

I took the bottom of the lower shock clevis and cut 1/4 off with my sawzall, still plenty of threads left. I could only use about 1/2 of the increased adjustment due to the end of the shock hitting the link but still took at least 1" of seat height out.
Tire size hugely effects the seat height, the Kenda 270 I like to run on road is at least 2" higher than a Washougal DOT knobby.
Never use preload to adjust seat height, it must be set to your weight to operate properly


Swarty

I recently installed a "Black Mamba" (from Langston Motorsports) lowering link on my WRR and wound up with a whopping 1/4" difference from when I started. I am assuming that I possibly did something wrong or omitted something but it really didn't look like it did anything. I noticed that the BM lowering link didn't seem much different from the stock link which probably is why there wasn't much difference in seat height. Does anyone have any experience with the "Black Mamba" link? If so, was there a noticeable difference in seat height?

I've been riding my WRR for over 2 years now at basically the stock height and have done fine for the most part... I'd just like to have a bit more positive control on uneven ground. (btw: inseam = 30"... 175lbs)

Thanks.

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Honestly have never heard of the Black Mamba as in a lowering link.

Is it the tri'link or the big U shaped thing which has the dog bones attached to the ends & the swing arm bolt passed through it?

Usually these lowering links have an advertised (in inches)amount of actual inches they will reduce.

Guess you have no pix of it......or a link to see the link, sorry had to use that one.

It really doesn't require a lot of difference in that area to make a noticable difference.

Here is a link to the product... it looks like the others but it just didn't seem to do much in the way of lowering the bike.

http://www.langstonracing.com/eshopprod_cat_5734-63164_product_770311.Black_Mamba_Rear_Lowering_Link.htm

That looks very much like the yama-link, only black.
Before you installed the new link what was the difference in the length from hole to hole along the dog bones sides?

Wasn't there some info about just how much it was to lower your bike? You didn't just buy a replacement part did you?

You know you can also adjust the bottom of the mono shock for an additional 5/8" max lower. Instructions should be in your owners manual.

You will have to disconnect the tri-link for the adjustment.
When doing this be sure to finger pack Marine Grease in the needle bearing areas of the tri-links. This area will get wet & stay wet after on good water crossing. Grease is cheap.

Check the nuts for loosening after a week or so of riding.

Thanks for the reply...

I didn't measure the actual difference between the links but just from eyeballing it... it looked ever so slightly shorter... maybe 1/16" or so.

The link is advertised as a "lowering link" so I doubt it's a replacement part. There were no specific values advertised as to the amount it would lower it. In hindsight, I definitely should've researched it a bit more.

I've already lowered the stock adjustments as much as I can.

I guess maybe a trip to the suspension shop is in order to have a professional take a look at it.

Cheers!

May I suggest you consider sliding the forks up a bit up front.

I'm w/ 28" inseam. W/ my cross boots I now flat foot my X.

Raising the tubes will also give you a bit less reach & flaten out the bike better. You don't want a chopper style wr250.

Have you consider calling the link people? Most are helpfull.

The Black Mamba is made by Grant Langston and his dad, They use Black Mamba as a brand, they call it a lowering link but don't really say how much, does it feel like it handles any different?

Swarty

I've noticed hardly any difference with the BM "lowering link". I need to compare it side by side with a Yamalink to see what the length differences are.

When lowering your bike did anyone have to adjust their kickstand?

12Bo wrote:

When lowering your bike did anyone have to adjust their kickstand?

Yes, a local shop charged $15 to cut and weld it back together.

Sarah

I didn't have to cut mine until I had the suspension redone.

It should be noted that there is an angle that is best kept, otherwise the foot will not touch the ground or pavement flat.

One way to not have to worry about this, is to cut the leg of the side stand where it is the straightest.
Remove the amount your want & butt weld the two cuts back together after incerting a smaller tube or pipe for addition strength & alinement.
The inside support can be a short cut of round rod.

I put a bigger platform for my foot & wish I had gone a bit wider......size does matter when in the sand or MUD.

It will always show where your removed the cut from the side stand so you may want to make your cut at the foot weld.

Either way welcome to the world of the LOW RIDER.

& you will be needing a good skid plate now.

I installed a Yamalink, lowered seat about 1". I like the way the bike handles as well as being able to be flat footed.