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gizmogirl · 09-12-2009, 01:46 PM

Does anyone on this site know if there is a lowering link yet made for the FZ6R. I am only 5'6" and find that I am always on my toes at a stop. I sure would like to be flat on my feet. Any and all suggestions welcome.

Gizmogirl

FitZ6R · 09-12-2009, 03:01 PM

On the FZ6R, the rear shock connects directly to the swingarm, without a link. So unless I'm really missing something, a lowering link isn't applicable here.

A shorter spring would work, but before you modify the suspension, there are some other tricks like reducing the rear preload, shaving the seat, and even just thick-soled boots.

BTW, I'm about 5' 6" myself (w/o the thick-soled boots).

J-9 · 03-05-2010, 02:36 PM

Roaring toys makes one.

It's about a hundered bucks.

09-12-2009, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
gizmogirl Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: British Columbia Posts: 38 Thanks: 5 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Lowering Links Does anyone on this site know if there is a lowering link yet made for the FZ6R. I am only 5'6" and find that I am always on my toes at a stop. I sure would like to be flat on my feet. Any and all suggestions welcome. Gizmogirl

09-12-2009, 03:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
FitZ6R Senior Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 249 Thanks: 41 Thanked 59 Times in 46 Posts	No link to lower? On the FZ6R, the rear shock connects directly to the swingarm, without a link. So unless I'm really missing something, a lowering link isn't applicable here. A shorter spring would work, but before you modify the suspension, there are some other tricks like reducing the rear preload, shaving the seat, and even just thick-soled boots. BTW, I'm about 5' 6" myself (w/o the thick-soled boots).

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03-05-2010, 02:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
J-9 Junior Member Bike: 09 FX6R Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: KC MO Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Roaring toys makes one. It's about a hundered bucks.

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