alum lowering link on flea bay

[frankieG]

no not the 300 buck ones, but i have found two separate lowering links that have one hole on the top and 3 on the bottom.  i am wondering if it is structurally sound.  oh darn i am doing that without a link...just a minute i'll be right back, you won't even notice me gone...hey a squirrel


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUKI-GS500-89-06-LOWERING-LINK-BILLET-ALUMINUM_W0QQitemZ110153814114QQihZ001QQcategoryZ35592QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[average]

As long as they bolt up, I dont see why they wouldnt work.  Or you coucl just make a set.

Diaz

[ohgood]

 oh oh oh ! it's "billet" aluminum ! it's _got_ to be good !

now if you get "certified aircraft billet alu" then it's like 4x the cost and coolness.

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you could just make your own with a drill and a angle grinder.

i'd rather have a forged piece myself, cnc or 'billet' usually means it's quite weaker than forged.

[athinkingmachine]

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[pandy]

Those look similar to the lowering links I have on my SV650S.

athinkingmachine: that sounds like a pretty good price. I think I had mine installed for about $90-$100, including the links, but I haven't had my kickstand shortened yet. I really need to, though, because the bike's too unstable right now (and I drop my bike plenty w/o the added bonus of a non-shortened kickstand ).

[athinkingmachine]

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[CndnMax]

just ditch the kickstand altogether and lay it down whenever u get off 

[pandy]

I'm fine when I'm moving, lol, but coming to a stop...if the ground is a little off, sometimes I'll tilt a little.  Haven't dropped it again though...fingers crossed =-)

Believe me, I *SO* understand. Before I had my SVS lowered, I could barely tippy-toe to the ground, and I fell over...ahem....once or twice or....  I think my legs have become stronger due to the many "near misses." 

just ditch the kickstand altogether and lay it down whenever u get off 

Isn't this how we're SUPPOSED to park?

[CndnMax]

just ditch the kickstand altogether and lay it down whenever u get off 

Isn't this how we're SUPPOSED to park?

seems more logical and safe as opposed to holding it up with a 1in x 1in piece of metal 

[frankieG]

about 1/2 inch and i would be flat footed and golden.  it is really not a bother as is other than my cammo court shoes make me skid on the bike and i could dump it.