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Title: alum lowering link on flea bay
Post by: frankieG on July 31, 2007, 06:59:21 PM
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
Title: Re: alum lowering link on flea bay
Post by: average on August 01, 2007, 01:11:11 AM
As long as they bolt up, I dont see why they wouldnt work.  Or you coucl just make a set.

Diaz
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Title: Re: alum lowering link on flea bay
Post by: ohgood on August 01, 2007, 02:09:56 AM
 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.

<end sarcasm>

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. ;)


Title: Re: alum lowering link on flea bay
Post by: athinkingmachine on August 01, 2007, 12:43:53 PM
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Title: Re: alum lowering link on flea bay
Post by: pandy on August 01, 2007, 12:52:13 PM
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 ;) ).
Title: Re: alum lowering link on flea bay
Post by: athinkingmachine on August 01, 2007, 01:41:42 PM
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Title: Re: alum lowering link on flea bay
Post by: CndnMax on August 01, 2007, 01:42:07 PM
just ditch the kickstand altogether and lay it down whenever u get off  :thumb:
Title: Re: alum lowering link on flea bay
Post by: pandy on August 01, 2007, 01:50:46 PM
Quote from: athinkingmachine on August 01, 2007, 01:41:42 PM
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....  :laugh: I think my legs have become stronger due to the many "near misses."  :icon_mrgreen:


Quote from: CndnMax on August 01, 2007, 01:42:07 PM
just ditch the kickstand altogether and lay it down whenever u get off  :thumb:
Isn't this how we're SUPPOSED to park? ;)
Title: Re: alum lowering link on flea bay
Post by: CndnMax on August 01, 2007, 02:51:24 PM
Quote from: pandy on August 01, 2007, 01:50:46 PM
Quote from: CndnMax on August 01, 2007, 01:42:07 PM
just ditch the kickstand altogether and lay it down whenever u get off  :thumb:
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  :cookoo: :laugh:
Title: Re: alum lowering link on flea bay
Post by: frankieG on August 30, 2007, 07:43:19 PM
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.