Instructions

How to install our adjustable motorcycle lowering links. Choose a product type below to see instructions:

Single Style Double Style Horseshoe Style

Single Lowering Link

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

  • Do not adjust the link prior to installation.
  • Left hand threads are designated by notches on the center hex body.
  • Rod end bearings are lubricated for life, but require inspection every 500 miles for smooth operation.
  • Use Red Loctite on all threads.
  • The maximum hole-to-hole, center-to-center length for each of these links, not to be exceeded is:
    • ’04-’06 Yamaha R1 9 ½”
    • ’07-‘08 Yamaha R1 9”
    • ’03-’05 Yamaha R6, ’06 Yamaha R6S, ’07-‘08 Honda 600RR 8”
    • ’02-’03 Yamaha R1, ’99-’02 R6 Yamaha 7 ¾”
    • ’99-’00 Honda F4, ’01-’06 Honda F4i 6 ¼”
    • All years Triumph Daytona 675 & Street Triple 7”.

DO NOT EXCEED THIS LENGTH!

  1. Remove current link.
  2. Install Soupy’s Lowering Link with aluminum spacers installed in the rod ends. The end furthest from the center hex body should be installed toward the rear of the bike.
  3. Tighten lowering link lock-nuts.
  4. Inspect bike height; adjust as desired (not to exceed the maximum length).
  5. When adjusting the bike extremely low, some bikes may need a slight amount of material removed from the bottom of the shock mount for clearance.

Double Style Lowering Links

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

  • DO NOT adjust links prior to installation. The links are pre-set to identical lengths.
  • Left hand threads are designated by notches on the center hex body.
  • Use Red Loctite on all threads.
  • The maximum hole center-to-center length of these links is equal to the length of the center hex body + 3 ½ inches. DO NOT EXCEED THIS LENGTH!
  1. Remove current links (dogbones).
  2. Install Soupy’s Lowering Links with the flat side of the ends facing in, noting the following:
    • Kawasaki ZX14 uses provided aluminum spacers and longer bolt on bottom, front link mount.
    • ‘86-‘07 Ninja 250 use (2) provided steel spacers behind each lower link mount.
  3. Tighten lowering link mounting bolts and nuts.
  4. Inspect bike height; adjust as desired (not to exceed the maximum link length). Be sure to adjust each link equally and in the same direction.
  5. Apply Loctite and tighten link locknuts.

Horseshoe Style Lowering Link

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

  • DO NOT adjust links prior to installation. The links are pre-set to identical lengths.
  • Left hand threads are designated by notches on the center hex body.
  • Use Red Loctite on all threads.
  • The maximum hole center-to-center length of these links for the 06-07 gsxr 600 & 750 and the 07-08 gsxr 1000 is 8½ inches. DO NOT EXCEED THIS LENGTH!
  1. Remove stock, 1 piece link.
  2. Install Soupy’s Lowering Links with the center hex bodies offset toward the rear of the bike. Use the aluminum spacer in the front and the included, longer bolt in the rear.
  3. Tighten lowering link lock-nuts.
  4. Inspect bike height; adjust as desired (not to exceed the maximum length). Be sure to adjust each link equally and in the same direction.