What is involved in lowering the rear of my 99 ?

[chillcat34433]

I'm new to sportbikes and came across this ad on craigslist for a busa, it was gorgeous the way it was stretched and lowered (front/back), mine is stretched n lowered in front but not back. I have NO CLUE what is involved in lowering it in back? I attached 3 pics of the bike I found and looking to lower the same. Thankyou

 

[Hayabusa4life]

You only need a to replace the dog bone for a lowering links, they are place near the rear spring on the suspention, heres a pic so you have an idea of what you need..

 

[chillcat34433]

Awesome! thanks I just found that exact kit on ebay for $38. Also will I encounter any riding problems with lowering it like that?

 

[Hayabusa4life]

Heres a pic of the lowering link already replaced

 

[Hayabusa4life]

Do you know how much is the drop on the front? There are links with 3 holes, 5 holes, and there are others that are adjustables here is a pic of the other ones.

 

[fiend]

Look into the soupys adjustable dog bones. They are around $100 but you are not limited in your ride height. They are a good quality product as many members have them. This is not a part you want to go cheap on. Look up videos on YouTube where the dog bones break. Not a good thing.

 

[Hayabusa4life]

It depends how much you weight, if you slam the bike you might rub the tire with the fender, if you go in the middle you might rub if you have a passenger, some people adjust their spring once the bike its lowered and streched to fit better.

 

[saygbye]

dog bones

 

[GMbusa]

If your heavier than 170lbs then you will not want to have the bike lower than 2inches up front. 2 inches up front is hammered.

 

[GMbusa]

Also, riding that low on the street will have you learning how to replace oilpans on a routine basis.

 

[chillcat34433]

I'm 6' 170lbs. Not sure the drop on the front yet. I'll attach pic perhaps it can be determined?

 

[chillcat34433]

Does anyone know approx drop on that pic at the top (blue bike---rear side) ? I'm looking at 1"-3" drop links, wanna get the right ones. Thanks

 

[chillcat34433]

ACTUALLY guys!!! great news, just looked at my bike and these are already on there, which notch should I start with ?

 

["NO SHOW"]

I will let some of the guys that have these chime in for better input, but change them around until you get your desired height.