i need some help on finding lowering links to put on my bike. the ones i find r 2" 4" drop and i don't need that i need a 1" or a 1.5" drop on it.
http://burkhartcycle.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=7
This guy is good and he ships fast. I have bought a few times from him. You can either get the premade links or a custom set. the measurements are about every 1/4'' longer/shorter of a link will drop/raise your rear 1''
As said, there are links with multiple holes to choose from. They sell on eBay also
Quote from: weedahoe on August 26, 2013, 06:05:10 PM
As said, there are links with multiple holes to choose from. They sell on eBay also
yes but on ebay r over 2" or they don't explain or they don't tell u how low they go or anything and i don't wan one hat is over 1.5"
Just gotta spend a little time searching and reading
Here is a set on eBay that go 1", 2" or 3"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350862916761
Or use these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160537426509
Quote from: weedahoe on August 27, 2013, 05:34:21 AM
Just gotta spend a little time searching and reading
Here is a set on eBay that go 1", 2" or 3"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350862916761
Or use these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160537426509
ummm do u not know that lowering it more the 1.5" can cost a problem that the back tire will hit the under tail of the bike. and also i don't have $84
2" lowering links are what I have on mine and no issues.
If those links won't work for you, I'm afraid your out of options
If you only want 1.5 inch lowering then you will probably have to make your own dog bones to lower. It can be done. The problem is getting the distance between the holes right. They have to be exactly the same which means they need to be drilled together. The distance between the holes will probably have to be 1/2" to 3/8" longer than stock -but I am not totally sure.
Long and short is it can be done if you have a drill press, cutting torch, and access to some 1/4" plate steel. Otherwise buy online.
Be aware that the 1, 2, 3" lowering links are an approximation and may lower more or less. One set I got would make the bike taller on the first hole, lower on the second and third.
You can get Burkhart links in size you want for $18.50, might or might not find any cheaper on ebay. If you don't have material and tools to make your own they wouldn't be cheaper I think?
http://burkhartcycle.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8_18&products_id=87
Stock links are 7 1/16" between centers and change ratio is about 5 to 1, easy to figure length you want. My notes:
http://www.gs500.net/gallery/data/500/LinkDims.jpg
Just a little tip for the OP. If your going to ask for help take the words or leave them but don't keep coming back with reasons why what they say is wrong or what not. This isn't the first thread I have seen of yours that your pretty much a jackass to most everyone that is trying to help you. Just remember you are the one asking for the help. If you know everything already then stop asking questions and start answering them.
Quote from: joshr08 on August 27, 2013, 04:22:11 PM
Just a little tip for the OP. If your going to ask for help take the words or leave them but don't keep coming back with reasons why what they say is wrong or what not. This isn't the first thread I have seen of yours that your pretty much a jackass to most everyone that is trying to help you. Just remember you are the one asking for the help. If you know everything already then stop asking questions and start answering them.
I'm not gonna lie. I agree with this post.
Quote from: vampris3585 on August 27, 2013, 07:49:04 AM
Quote from: weedahoe on August 27, 2013, 05:34:21 AM
Just gotta spend a little time searching and reading
Here is a set on eBay that go 1", 2" or 3"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/350862916761
Or use these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160537426509
ummm do u not know that lowering it more the 1.5" can cost a problem that the back tire will hit the under tail of the bike. and also i don't have $84
Maybe see if an upholstery shop can take some foam out of your seat or something then. That will get you lower without needing links. Also you could try to do it yourself (the seat foam thing) with an electric carving knife to shave the foam and a stapler to put the cover back on. Just a thought.
I haven't noticed any ill words but with this bike, there aren't many after market options so you kinda take what you can get
in another post OP mentioned needs to be low so he can stop dropping the bike ... plus a post that he was having trouble lifting the bike because of lack of strength ... ok... valid points..
lowering/modify the bike will not guarantee no more drops though ... once a bike goes past the angle where it is likely to fall ... its technique and experience of how to arrest that motion OR knowledge of how to avoid such a situation ..
ive seen plenty of short lightly built riders on larger heavier bikes... standard height and lowered , that either can or cannot control/stop a fall... its the How of what you do when the bike starts to tip over .. not so much the setup to start with ... sure anyone can get caught out and have a drop while standing still ... its knowing and reacting correctly that can save the situation... i think!
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also take into consideration that lowering the bike may affect your handling. a friend of mine lowered the rear end in her zx6r and had trouble throwing it into a corner like it should
Quote from: Janx101 on August 27, 2013, 06:43:22 PM
in another post OP mentioned needs to be low so he can stop dropping the bike ... plus a post that he was having trouble lifting the bike because of lack of strength ... ok... valid points..
lowering/modify the bike will not guarantee no more drops though ... once a bike goes past the angle where it is likely to fall ... its technique and experience of how to arrest that motion OR knowledge of how to avoid such a situation ..
ive seen plenty of short lightly built riders on larger heavier bikes... standard height and lowered , that either can or cannot control/stop a fall... its the How of what you do when the bike starts to tip over .. not so much the setup to start with ... sure anyone can get caught out and have a drop while standing still ... its knowing and reacting correctly that can save the situation... i think!
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i know its not going to stop me from dropping the bike but i am saying it will help me not to drop the bike so much because it will be easyer for me to touch the ground because i only drop it when i come to a stop or the land is off set and not able to get my footing
Quote from: vampris3585 on September 03, 2013, 04:09:53 PM
because i only drop it when i come to a stop
Hmmm.....I think I can solve your problem, what you need is..................a sidecar :thumb:
Quote from: joshr08 on August 27, 2013, 04:22:11 PM
Just a little tip for the OP. If your going to ask for help take the words or leave them but don't keep coming back with reasons why what they say is wrong or what not. This isn't the first thread I have seen of yours that your pretty much a jackass to most everyone that is trying to help you. Just remember you are the one asking for the help. If you know everything already then stop asking questions and start answering them.
ummmm if someone was smart and realize i am not trying to lower it to the point that i have to place everything if you realize that or not. the more u lower the bike the more stuff u have to buy to change things out and also can cost trouble by lowering it to much . i am already running the problem of i could die by right a bike and i don't need anything else that can add on to that. lower it 2" got to bring the handle bars up have to change out the kick stand and may have to remove the center kick stand (if i may say i love the center kick stand and i would like to keep it) i am not trying to be rude and i am not even say no to people help. if u don't like that i said the truth that i don't have that money or i am looking for this inch only nothing more then that then u r no help. i am not trying to spend more money then i have to. to get the bike to run the way i want to. i am just asking between the cheapest place to get them and run those size.
Quote from: gsJack on August 27, 2013, 08:28:40 AM
You can get Burkhart links in size you want for $18.50, might or might not find any cheaper on ebay. If you don't have material and tools to make your own they wouldn't be cheaper I think?
http://burkhartcycle.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8_18&products_id=87
thank you for your help. i am mostly going to go with those then the others that people have posted up. thank you again
Quote from: vampris3585 on September 03, 2013, 04:17:06 PM
Quote from: joshr08 on August 27, 2013, 04:22:11 PM
Just a little tip for the OP. If your going to ask for help take the words or leave them but don't keep coming back with reasons why what they say is wrong or what not. This isn't the first thread I have seen of yours that your pretty much a jackass to most everyone that is trying to help you. Just remember you are the one asking for the help. If you know everything already then stop asking questions and start answering them.
ummmm if someone was smart and realize i am not trying to lower it to the point that i have to place everything if you realize that or not. the more u lower the bike the more stuff u have to buy to change things out and also can cost trouble by lowering it to much . i am already running the problem of i could die by right a bike and i don't need anything else that can add on to that. lower it 2" got to bring the handle bars up have to change out the kick stand and may have to remove the center kick stand (if i may say i love the center kick stand and i would like to keep it) i am not trying to be rude and i am not even say no to people help. if u don't like that i said the truth that i don't have that money or i am looking for this inch only nothing more then that then u r no help. i am not trying to spend more money then i have to. to get the bike to run the way i want to. i am just asking between the cheapest place to get them and run those size.
Here is a free way to lower your bike jackass. Let the air out of the tires. As for using the center stand if you lower it good luck. If you cant lift the bike from a drop you sure as hell wont be using the center stand if you lower it at all. Maybe get a spree or a vespa. :thumb:
Quote from: vampris3585 on September 03, 2013, 04:17:06 PM
Quote from: joshr08 on August 27, 2013, 04:22:11 PM
Just a little tip for the OP. If your going to ask for help take the words or leave them but don't keep coming back with reasons why what they say is wrong or what not. This isn't the first thread I have seen of yours that your pretty much a jackass to most everyone that is trying to help you. Just remember you are the one asking for the help. If you know everything already then stop asking questions and start answering them.
ummmm if someone was smart and realize i am not trying to lower it to the point that i have to place everything if you realize that or not. the more u lower the bike the more stuff u have to buy to change things out and also can cost trouble by lowering it to much . i am already running the problem of i could die by right a bike and i don't need anything else that can add on to that. lower it 2" got to bring the handle bars up have to change out the kick stand and may have to remove the center kick stand (if i may say i love the center kick stand and i would like to keep it) i am not trying to be rude and i am not even say no to people help. if u don't like that i said the truth that i don't have that money or i am looking for this inch only nothing more then that then u r no help. i am not trying to spend more money then i have to. to get the bike to run the way i want to. i am just asking between the cheapest place to get them and run those size.
I was hoping that your posts were coming off a little rude because of a possible language barrier issue or something. Based on the grammatical errors and rough use of the English language in your posts, it seemed like maybe you just aren't adept at expressing yourself concisely in English while typing. However, in this post your attitude seems pretty clear. You state that you don't want to be rude, but make comments about people's intelligence and question their intentions when offering you advice. It doesn't come off well and people are less likely to help you in the future when you respond in that way.
Good luck.
sell me your gs and get a yamaha vstar 650. rides only 3 or 4 inches off the ground.
:icon_eek: :police: :embarassed: >:( :wink:
Quote from: joshr08 on September 05, 2013, 03:55:52 PMIf you can't lift the bike from a drop you sure as hell won't be using the center stand if you lower it.
Lowering the bike changes the angle of the centrestand to the ground, and makes it a lot harder to put on the stand. We lowered a 2007 GS500F 1.5" and I could just barely get the thing onto the stand by myself, and my foot slipped off once and the bike almost fell over onto another bike.
If you lower the bike and you want to put it on the centrestand, it's best to get someone to help.
Quote from: DrtRydr23 on September 05, 2013, 04:52:16 PMBased on the grammatical errors and rough use of the English language in your posts, it seemed like maybe you just aren't adept at expressing yourself concisely in English while typing. However, in this post your attitude seems pretty clear. You state that you don't want to be rude, but make comments about people's intelligence and question their intentions when offering you advice.
I have to agree here. Everyone seems a little snippy on the internet sometimes, but no one appreciates being called "not smart" when they are just trying to give you decent advice.
Let's just back away from the table everyone, take a deep breath and come back being nice and try to help.
Quote from: weedahoe on September 06, 2013, 08:04:28 AM
Let's just back away from the table everyone, take a deep breath and come back being nice and try to help.
good idea! let the OP take some time to take everyones advice, logically figure out what he would like to do because we have pointed out key points if he lowers it. and if he decides to nicely respond with his ideas we can continue to help him, because i know everyone on here is kind hearted. some just have thicker skins to break through
Why do you all keep calling the OP he? Don't you believe her?
Gender: Female
Age:21
Location:Atlanta, GA
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Well well.... Could be ghost info they put in .... ? ... :dunno_black:
Quote from: gsJack on September 06, 2013, 08:48:19 PM
Why do you all keep calling the OP he? Don't you believe her?
Gender: Female
Age:21
Location:Atlanta, GA
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guess we dont look at peoples info either a) dont care or b)from the dickish comments we would have assumed it was a guy
or y'all can stop y'all useless comment because i finally got what i want. also i am not here to please no one. don't like the way i type oh well suck it up and get over it. my question has already been answer. i don't want to run into more problem that will cost more money out of my pocket because i still have to take my class.
A Georgia gal. God Blesz Southern women.
I just lowered my 08GS 2" in the rear, 1.5" in the front. It cost less that $150 but i did all the labor myself. It actually rides better but the side kick stand does function so well anymore and you have to be very careful where and how you park it. But it looks aggresive and i just like it.
And by the way I'm from NC. Ride strong and have fun. The GS500 is a good bike.
Quote from: ron freeman on September 07, 2013, 05:22:35 PM
A Georgia gal. God Blesz Southern women.
God bless any women :thumb:
dunno! some ratty women out there cods! :icon_lol:
Quote from: vampris3585 on September 07, 2013, 03:48:38 PM
or y'all can stop y'all useless comment because i finally got what i want. also i am not here to please no one. don't like the way i type oh well suck it up and get over it. my question has already been answer. i don't want to run into more problem that will cost more money out of my pocket because i still have to take my class.
Dickhead.