installing lowering links (uninstalling actually) on the sv650

[@dannpd1955]

Excellent info. I enjoyed gaining some knowledge on how lowering a Vstrom actually works. It’s backwards from what most riders think.. Thank you..

[@metalmangb]

Technically, you should torque the nuts, not the bolt, to avoid a false setting if the bolt stretches. 👍

[@Mad8vCycles]

good point. but the way the linkage is located, i can't get the torque wrench in behind them.

[@Diac13]

@@Mad8vCycles Just add 10% to the torque and you'll be fine.

[@ezbg]

Just got a 2006 ninja 636. Unfortunately has aftermarket links. Out of 3 settings, it's in the middle hole, but with how big I am I need all the height I can get. Time to buy front wheel chock and stock dog bone.

[@andreahighsides7756]

I have a riser link on my sv and a taller shock. It really helps with clearance 😈

[@Mad8vCycles]

Yeah I have sold a couple of those it really helps when you run a GSXR shock which is shorter

[@PASSIONBUILT]

Great video bud. I hate dealing with links. Nice torque wrench though! Looks way nicer than my harbor freight torque wrench. What brand is the one you have?

[@Mad8vCycles]

Craftsman. Hf is.. scary

[@ldorman]

I guess on the SV1000 K3 it's the same.
Need to raise mine as the prev. owner lowered it as well.
I'm 6'3 (193cm) and it is borderline OK but I notice that it is a wee bit to low.

[@Mad8vCycles]

The process is basically the same.
Here is what stock dogbones look like:
www.mad8v.com/products/k-430?_pos=1&_sid=9778ae038&_ss=r

[@ldorman]

@@Mad8vCycles
Much cheaper in the US as here in the UK.
I only found on ebay the set for £40 used 😳

[@Mad8vCycles]

@@ldorman wow i can definitely ship them cheaper than that from the us...

[@ldorman]

@@Mad8vCycles
Thanks for the offer but in the end it will be the same.
$10 for the goods
$20 for the shipping
$20 for the import costs and tax
The UK gov is takin' the piss to be honest, the EU didn't had a trading agreement with the USA, and neither does the UK since it left the union, however, import prices from good from the US seem to have doubled according 2 people I know.

[@Mad8vCycles]

Rip :( yeah seems nuts to pay so much in fees

[@lukewilhelm356]

Thank you

[@lukewilhelm356]

I'm not a particularly tall person but I'd prefer the better handling I bought mine lowered and just put it back

[@samboles3670]

thanks

[@gianttrance5180]

My SV looks li9ke they dropped the forks thru the clamps, is there any special way to put those back, or just undo the clamp bolts and drop em back down?

[@Mad8vCycles]

Pretty much undo them and raise the bike back up