[YoungGun]

Hello all, I am in the middle of purchasing my second FJR. I'm buying an FJR that has been lowered by the PO and would like to regain use of the Centerstand. It comes with a set of Soupy's lowering links.

Can the lowering links be adjusted to the FJR's original height? Or, would I do better to find OEM links? Apparently, the links can be adjusted while installed on the motorcycle. I'm not sure...

Thanks for any input.
Ride Safe

 

[rbentnail]

The links can be adjusted while installed on the motorcycle. I don't know if they can be adjusted to original length tho.

 

[YoungGun]

Hey, I'm pretty sure I found my answer. This is embarrassing, but how do I remove a post? The links are adjustable from the original length to lowered by 4 inches. I really just want to be able to use the center stand on this bike. I pick it up Tuesday.

 

[rbentnail]

Don't worry about the post. Someone someday will be searching for the same answer.

 

[RaYzerman]

The original lowering links are 190mm (~7.5") hole centers, and the suspension ratio is ~ 2.7:1.... meaning, for every 10mm you change the Soupy, it will result in about an inch in height. Some have ran a 190/55 rear tire or perhaps a car tire or have raised the forks in the triple tree by 10mm-ish. All net result is similar. It results in a little better handling, so you could turn the Soupy's a little shorter than 190mm centers and raise the rear end a bit...... if you're not inseam challenged.

 

[FastPappy]

Also you can still use the center stand, just roll the rear wheel up onto a piece of 2x lumber and she should pop up no problem. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Aroxx]

Also you can still use the center stand, just roll the rear wheel up onto a piece of 2x lumber and she should pop up no problem. Just my 2 cents.

And add a piece of lumber to your travel kit. 😂

 

[YoungGun]

The original lowering links are 190mm (~7.5") hole centers, and the suspension ratio is ~ 2.7:1.... meaning, for every 10mm you change the Soupy, it will result in about an inch in height. Some have ran a 190/55 rear tire or perhaps a car tire or have raised the forks in the triple tree by 10mm-ish. All net result is similar. It results in a little better handling, so you could turn the Soupy's a little shorter than 190mm centers and raise the rear end a bit...... if you're not inseam challenged.

I ended up returning the bike to its original height. Thanks for the specs. I was dragging pegs well before I should have. Now the bike handles like a dream.

 

[YoungGun]

And add a piece of lumber to your travel kit. 😂

I returned it to it's original height.