Lepapehermann Posted June 3, 2009 Share #1 Posted June 3, 2009 Hello, I have a friend that owns a RSV 2007 and want to lower the back end, is there anyone on this board that knows the lenght of the links required to lower the bike? Many thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreezyRider Posted June 3, 2009 Share #2 Posted June 3, 2009 Hello, I have a friend that owns a RSV 2007 and want to lower the back end, is there anyone on this board that knows the lenght of the links required to lower the bike? Many thanks, I don't know the length, but longer links lower the bike, shorter ones raise it. Baron's sells a couple different kits for this. If you lower the bike, you really need a kit, as the rear brake caliper has to be relocated in order to lower it by any significant amount. The kits have a new mounting bracket included for this purpose. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted June 3, 2009 Share #3 Posted June 3, 2009 If you need to lower the bike, assume due to being vertically challenged, you are better off lowering the front end or having the seat reworked to narrow the front (makes it easier to get the legs down). By lowering the rear of the bike, it will make it even less manauverable at low speeds. Not good. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreezyRider Posted June 4, 2009 Share #4 Posted June 4, 2009 I agree with RedRider. Lower the front. Costs nothing but some time. My first RSV was lowered both front and rear. I didn't like how it handled, and I was constantly dragging the rear over bumps and in curves. So I put the rear back to stock height and left the front lowered. Handled like a new bike! Good luck! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lepapehermann Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted June 4, 2009 Thanks for your feedback I will talk to my friend and try to convince him not to lower the rear of his RSV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50btripn Posted June 4, 2009 Share #6 Posted June 4, 2009 I hope this isn't a dumb question: The leveling links sold at Diamond R...do they raise or lower the back end? At 6'1", I definitely don't want it lowered...but I do want better low speed handling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missionary Rider Posted June 4, 2009 Share #7 Posted June 4, 2009 The Diamond R Links raise the rear of the bike slightly, taming the bike in the parking lot. BTW, the links are actually shorter in length than the stock links but the result is that the rear of the bike is lifted. Worth every penny. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50btripn Posted June 4, 2009 Share #8 Posted June 4, 2009 Thats what I was wanting...got them ordered...thanks for the reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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