Hey guys im new here and was wondering about the lowereing links? I wanted to lower my bike but not sure some people telling me great way to go and others say no. If anyone has theirs lowered please let me know what u think. Thanks

 

I had mine lowered 1" right off the bat b/c I'm 5'7" and could barely tip-toe. The handling is amazing, I notice no difference in the stock CBR which my friend has and my '06. Of course I've never ridden a stock '06, but I couldn't be happier with the performance of my bike! There is an option on most lowering links to lower the bike either 1" or 3"...personally i'm still not flat footed when i stop, but won't even think about lowering it the full 3" b/c 1. I'm not drag racing 2. The lower plastics will more than likely drag around sharp turns and 3. The bike will have a much greater chance of bottoming out. If you've ever ridden before, 1" lower should do you fine!! However, if you have no height issues I see no reason to ever lower it unless you are drag racing. Good luck with your decision and if you decide to go w/it...lemme know what you think!

 

WellSY,

What did you use to lower your bike? Did you install it yourself?

 

My dad did it. He used a bike jack from Harbor Freight. I believe the lowering link was a brand called Vortec. It didn't come with any instructions which was rediculous but he called when he had my bike apart and they stepped him through it. Hope that helps!

 

I LOWERED MINE THE FULL 3' AND I LOVE IT. I HAVE NOT HAD IT BOTTOM OUT OR DRAG THE LOWER PLASTICS IN A CORNER. IT RIDES NICE. EVERYONE SAYS IT WILL NOT HANDLE AS GOOD AS IT DOES STOCK BUT I HAVE NOT NOTICED ANYTHING. JUST LIKE WELLSY SAID IT HANDLES AMAZING.

 

anybody want to sell their stock link. I have an 04' f4i with the lowering link. What to raise back to stock height.

 

Will an '06 600rr stock link fit and F4i?

 

mine is lowered 1" and it feels fine in twisties and freeway
just watchout from putholes and bumps

I am under 5'7 and having booth feet flat on the ground feels more comfortable and safe than not having

 

Definatly only go down 1. #is too much and the kick stand doesn't really help anymore. I'm 5" 5' on a good day and I dropped my 05 cbr600rr 1 and it made a world of difference.

 

Even if you only lower the bike "1...I suggest cutting the kickstand down. Thats what I did, prevents the bike from tipping and returns it to the stock degree angle or however you wanna say it.