lowering a wr450

[bultaco18]

hey guys,

what is the best way to lower this bike a few inches ?

if replacing linkage compromises shock performance, i don't want to do that.

i know the flat track guys are lowering theirs.

if i have to get the shock & fork reworked, anyone have a good place that can do this or me ?

thx,

dave

[vvarasv]

another alternative is to cut a little the foam of the seat...

check this link, they show an example http://www.embarrados.com/enduro/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=19160&start=0

good luck

[William1]

Best way (other than seat foam or sub fram mods) is to shorten the forks and shocks internally. Yes, you loose some travel but being able to dab a foot prevents many falls. I have a pal that rides a stock height bike and it is too tall for him, he falls every ride at least once because of it. I never fall like him because I can reach the ground.

[panaman]

It makes the body grow!

[ASternad]

Dicks Racing provides shortening services, as do most suspension shops.

as well look at a Yamlink-

http://www.motorcycleloweringlinks.com/images/yamaha-lowering-link-th.jpg

[bultaco18]

thx guys for the info.

i did check a suspension shop and they said they can set me up, along with some of the other mods you guys mentioned and i'll be good, thx.

dave