Kawasaki Concours Forum
The C10, aka Kawasaki Concours - The Original => The Bike - C10 => Topic started by: JDM on February 07, 2012, 05:38:50 PM
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I am getting ready to install a lowering link. Does anyone who has made this modification have any tips or advice? Any do's or don'ts? The link is a .625. Does anyone know how much this link will lower the bike and/or who the fellow is in San Leon, TX who makes these links? thanks, JD
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JDM,
I thought someone would have given you a little feedback by now. I'll tell you what little I know. I did install one of Norm Soucys lowering links last year after putting on a C14 rear shock and needing to lower the rear of the bike afterwards. I think mine was a 1 1/2" drop but I can't recall how that corresponds with the way Norm marked his links. You can probably email or call him for the info if nobody else chimes in. Phone # was 281-339-1156 and email was Sanleonster@gmail.com.
Installation should be pretty straightforward. Remove the stock linkage, remove the dust seals and needle bearings and install them in the new lowering link and then install the new link. You can knock the needle bearings out of and into the links using a socket and hammer. It might take a few whacks but they'll eventually come out.
You may have issues with your sidestand being too long and thus it keeping the bike too upright if your new link causes a big drop but maybe not. Your centerstand may be really difficult to use also if your bike drops a lot in the rear due to adding the lowering link. Some people have also dropped the front of their bikes a little by raising the forks above the triple clamps to keep the bike close to level after dropping the rear with a lowering link.
Hope this helps a little. Hopefully someone will clarify anything that I've misstated here.
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mlf73, thank you for the contact info on the lowering link. I talked to Norm this AM and got the information I needed. JD P.S. Norm is still in the business
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JDM, how much did the .625 link lower the bike? I also installed the same link with a C14 shock, and was just wondering with the .625 link, C14 rear shock and Pilot GT rear tire how close I am to stock height now.
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JDM, how much did the .625 link lower the bike? I also installed the same link with a C14 shock, and was just wondering with the .625 link, C14 rear shock and Pilot GT rear tire how close I am to stock height now.
1.5" +/- . Norm recommended lowering the front forks on the C10 also. HTH JD
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Matt, thank you for PM and all the good info, it is very much appreciated. I have been trying to send you a PM in return but no luck. G-mail says Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently. I would be Interested in the modified stands. Thanks JD
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Thanks JDM, I think with the C14 shock, the link and Pilot GT tire I should be right around stock height.
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Matt, I am not able to return your PM, you Might check your settings. I am getting your PM but I cant seam to return one to you. Matt, that sounds good to me, looking forward to the photos. According to Norm the .625 link is designed to lower the bike 1.5" he had one that will lower it 2" but he only makes the .625 link. Thanks JD
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I installed one of Norm's .625 links several years ago. It lowered the rear about 1.6". I dropped the front forks about 3/4" to compensate. Its been good ever since.