When I lowered the Yamaha, I had to buy an adjustable side stand.
Lowering the Tiger 800
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That is where I bought my lowering kit and the adjustable kick stand.
k7tnt
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One more thing, Looking into the links. Can your suspension be set down to your weight? I have no idea what weight Tiger spring at for, anyone? On BMW they think that the average rider is at 183 lbs. I'm only at 155 lbs, so redoing the springs is a plus for me. You have any pictures of your bike with this set up being lowered with the links? Richard
The rear suspension on the 800XC is adjustable; I am not sure about the 800.
I lowered a Yamaha for wife wife; I have not lowered my 800XC. Several folks have lowered their 800's and 800XC's; but I don't have photos. Remember, it you lower the rear, you should lower the front (raise the tubes) the same amount to keep the suspension geometry right.
I lowered a Yamaha for wife wife; I have not lowered my 800XC. Several folks have lowered their 800's and 800XC's; but I don't have photos. Remember, it you lower the rear, you should lower the front (raise the tubes) the same amount to keep the suspension geometry right.
You are most welcome.
NORTY
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This thread interests me as my GF wants to replace her GS 650 twin with a Tiger. Right now, even with the seat in the lower position, the roadie is still too tall.
Also, I would be concerned about the front fender clearance when lowered. I've seen broken fenders that strike the underneath surface of the lower triple clamp when bottomed. Usually, the front brake lines get caught up in the tire and lock it, causing a crash.
Also, I would be concerned about the front fender clearance when lowered. I've seen broken fenders that strike the underneath surface of the lower triple clamp when bottomed. Usually, the front brake lines get caught up in the tire and lock it, causing a crash.
Sprocket
Blondie
I have not read the whole thread so I could be repeating somebody
My hubbie is short in the legs and he lowered his bike but last year the guys at our local Triumph
store sold him a new seat that they have for a lower seating position.
I cannot ride my hubbies 800XC my feet don't touch sides (he quite likes that)
It must be an awesome bike to play on
My hubbie is short in the legs and he lowered his bike but last year the guys at our local Triumph
store sold him a new seat that they have for a lower seating position.
I cannot ride my hubbies 800XC my feet don't touch sides (he quite likes that)
It must be an awesome bike to play on
I have not read of anyone trying the four inch drop.
Tmod
Member
I realize that this thread is over a year old and I am bringing it back from the dead but on the 800 Roadie that nut at the bottom of the shaft is not a height adjuster but a locknut to secure the shaft to the end. If you took this approach on a shock that actually has a rebound adjuster you would either make the rebound adjuster wide open or lock it shut depending on which way you go. In regards to the lowering links yes they work but make sure you have the clearance between the tire and fender under full compression as the lowering links lower the bike but do nothing to reduce the shock travel so if you have limited clearance the tire will hit the fender and it will eat the fender. Yes I have seen this more then a few times. I am not telling you which way to go or what to do just do the homework before installing the links.
Terry
Terry
I haven't looked at the bikes to see what may be different, nor have I read anything about how they achieved the height difference.
Does anyone have the measurements of the rear shocker link please?
The reason l ask is because l bought my bike used/second hand from a dealer & l'm not sure if it's got non standard links fitted?
Mine are 6 & 3/4inches (17.145cm's) bolt hole center to center & don't look standard....any help gratefully received!
The reason l ask is because l bought my bike used/second hand from a dealer & l'm not sure if it's got non standard links fitted?
Mine are 6 & 3/4inches (17.145cm's) bolt hole center to center & don't look standard....any help gratefully received!
I can probably check mine in a day or three. Can you post a photo of exactly where you measured so I can duplicate the same? I would rather compare apples to apples instead of apples to oranges.
From the center of each bolt that holds the link in place.
I'll see what I can do. I can't get it tonight but I'll get it.
My work schedule changed, haven't had time to get out to the garage to get the measurement for you. I'll try to get it when I get home tomorrow morning.
