swingarm extension questions about lowering

[silverbusa]

Hey everybody I am looking at getting the roaring toys extension kit w/ the lowering links. I don't know wether or not to worry about lowering the front with a triple tree or not. Has anyone extended and lowered using just the adjustable links, any recommendations are appreciated.???

 

[B@DA$$08BUS@]

If use just the links, that will lower the rear, what about the front!
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[silverbusa]

Right thats what I was thinking, I have seen lots of posts from other riders talking about what they have done but nobody mentioned what they did to lower the front. Triple tree or straps I guess. Are the only options air ride, straps, or tree?

 

[BIG GUY]

I would go with the triple tree to lower the front. Straps in my eyes should only be used for drag racing.

 

[STevoVIII]

strap isn't used to lower the bike, it's used to compress the front suspension and eliminate and sort of rebound characteristics. I have an upper top clamp that allowed me to slide the forks up. I will eventually be shortening my forks when i go to a side winder, low profile pan and straight link.

 

[DEMMYM]

You can always go with a lowering block. Very easy install but you will only be able to lower 1" it was enough for me and much cheaper I might add

I beleive it is a Soupys lowering block

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[silverbusa]

Thanks demmym, I hadn't heard of that option. I'll check that out!

 

[DCar]

all my bikes i have lowered them on the triple tree. dont strap it. you'll lose some travel on the forks and could easily bottom them out.

 

[BusaWizard]

You limit your steering by straping your front end. Don't do it unless you're running down the track.

 

[STevoVIII]

what busa wizard said, i keep mine slacked up unless i'm at the track.

 

[Ikuzus]

what busa wizard said, i keep mine slacked up unless i'm at the track.

Good advice