Great video! Couple things: -Instructions are included with our lowering links. -Our lowering links are a turnbuckle style, this allows them to be adjusted after being installed on the motorcycle. -The first step is to install our lowering links on the motorcycle. Do not adjust them prior to installation as they are shipped in matched lengths with an equal amount of threads engaged in each end of the center hex adjuster. After installation the jam nuts can be loosened and our lowering links are easily adjusted equally to the motorcycles desired ride height. -Longer links = lower right height -The ratio of ride height to lowering link length is approximately 3:1. That is, adjusting the length of the lowering link 1 inch will net an approximate ride height change of 3 inches. -As shown in this video, the flat side of the lowering links are to be installed inward, with the bolt head and nut inside the recessed side of the lowering links. -If needed, we do have adjustable, CNC'd side stands in stock and ready to ship.

Not sure why you suggest loosening the lowering link lock nuts & turning each end separately to required length BEFORE installation. Just mount the two links to the bike with the two original mounting bolts, tighten them to spec (add red Loctite for safety) - THEN - loosen the 4x lowering link lock nuts, TURN BOTH TURNBUCKLES TOGETHER with two similar sized wrenches making sure both links either expand or contract TOGETHER (the turnbuckle is the long, 3" central "nut" on the stem of each link between the lock nuts.) This action either lengthens or shortens the body of each link at the same rate at the same time eliminating trial and error or having to use a rule. THEN you can tighten the 4x lock nuts. Once done, get on the bike. If you feel the need for more adjustment, loosen the 4x lock nuts again, turn both turnbuckles either way for the desired result and retighten the 4x lock nuts. I wouldn't use Loctite on the locking nuts as by their very nature locking nuts lock, they should not work loose. However, for peace of mind, check them every so often after initial installation. Don't forget you will probably need to purchase an adjustable kickstand if you've lowered the bike more than 1/2-1" and you should seriously look into lowering the front forks in the triple clamps to match. Before doing this do some CAREFUL RESEARCH as well as some "seat of the pants" research as to how much these should be lowered. Some say front forks should be lowered the same amount as the rear shock but lowering forks more than 1" in the triple clamps could become a problem (you may need to purchase handlebar risers.) Keep in mind all these changes will result in a bike that may be lower and easier to ride for shorter riders but if going off-road you will have to adjust your riding style to match as ground clearance will be less and shock absorption will be lower so keep your speeds down till you're comfortable with the new set-up.

Great video. Nicely presented and edited. Just installed my links and it was easy because of this video. Thanks!

Good stuff man very detailed and informative

Thank for the video!

Great info, just got a klx 230r I need to lower. Thanks!

Thank you for this!

Do NOT use red loctite people unless you never want to adjust them again. Blue is what you need.

great, very imformative

хороший вариант, любой токарь сделает, спасибо за идею и видео!

Comments to this video shortened a 60 min job to 20minutes

very good thank you

BLUE Locktite. Red will need a torch to undo !

Nice video featuring Soupy's suspension links. I think if I use the same links on my VStrom 1000, I will mount them Without lock tight, and adjust the links after bolting in place, as that is how they were designed. Unloosen the lock nuts and raise/lower the rear wheel by turning the center Turnbuckle. Tighgten the locknuts, after using locktight on the locknuts only. It's not going anywhere.

thanks for the well made no-nonsense video. Could you do a similar one for dropping the forks too?

Thank you

Best instruction video on this subject. Actually showing the work being done and in a simple format. This encourages me to try the job myself. I want to lower a triumph adventurer with 40mm bones. Is it going to be as easy do you think? Thanks Chris

Hey, thanks for the video. If adjusted shorter would these allow a decent amount of raise from stock height, say 10-20mm?

I would NOT put RED lock tight on any of the threads until it was installed, adjusted and test ridden to be sure it was all at the height I wanted. I would NEVER adjust one end of the/a link a different amount than the other!

thinking about these for my klx, nice video, though i think if i do mine i will go with the blue loctite as the red that you used in this video is close to permanent, you might need to hit it with heat to loosen the red stuff. and i would like to point out that these links can be adjusted on the bike, loosen the nuts on both ends and turn the center portion to adjust in or out. then re tighten the jam nuts.

hey i was planning to jack up my honda nc700x and i was wondering what maximum soupy's I can find for it

I know this is an old video, but what did you do to the front height? I would think lowering only the rear would adversely affect cornering.

Hi, Is the center stand any different now its lower? good video by the way.

What’s the factory torque specs i can’t find mine for my r6 in the manual or online i heard it was 40-50 lb ft

please tell us how to repair the rear monoshock or equivalent

I lowered mine 2 inches. I'm 5' 11" . How much did you lower yours?

Am I wrong in thinking that the one side has a left hand thread so it can be adjusted without removing the nuts and bolts again? It seems that's the reason why it's made that way... like a turnbuckle. You should be able to loosen the locking/jam nuts and turn the center piece, and it will adjust evenly from both sides, yeah?

I got these lowering links for my Hayabusa but they're bit different to yours. Mine are like rounded end links(swivel |bearings) whereas yours are flat. I cut the main body down about 1cm too as the standard shorter setting was no shorter than what is on the bike. I felt this was not right so, In the end I didn't fit them, just something in my head told me to leave it the way it was. So,I'll just put up with the ride height a bit higher than I was after. Happy motoring my friend

What about lowering front forks?

You DON'T adjust the links until AFTER you put them on! Hope you read this before you install lol. Or it'll be a pain to adjust evenly.

What about adjusting the front to match?

Hi - I have a 2020 model NC 750x dct bike and wish to lower it by around 1 1/2" as per your video. I have a question. I have seen another video which stated that I needed to adjust the front forks by lifting them up about 3/4" through the yoke in order to balance the front and rear suspension once the bike has been lowered. I'm a little reluctant to do this and want to know if you consider this really necessary. Thanks for a really clear video.

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Hi great video'iv'e just bought my NC 700x and ride it fine,but would like to just lower it slightly as my feet do not plant firmly on the ground which makes it a strain when trying to manover,especially backwards,my questin is,is it necessary to lower the front aswell,cheers

Nice video! Thanks! I see that at the end of your garage you have a Suzuki Drz 400 or at least it looks like so! Did you lowered it too? If so, what lowering kit did you use? Thanks bin advance!

What was that grill I saw hanging on the wall? Could not tell in the video? 68 Chevelle? I hope you won't need to re-adjust those links again unless you heat them up.

Hi, question - Is it possible to lower the bike 3"? & still have the bike handle properly? I'm looking at getting the NC700X, but would want lower it 3 inches ideally. Looks like the kit will let you lower that much, but not sure if the bike geometry does? Thanks!

umm if the links are not the same length there will be bind it can not make your bike lop sided lol.. I recommend you install them with all the fittings loose then adjust both at the same time until you get the height you want then lock them down. if you need to use a wrench with the weight off the rear wheel they are not the same length simple geometry

Lowering the rear will stiffen up the suspension. Lowering the front does not. So there will be a difference between the two, some ratio. For lowering the rear by 1", you'd want to lower the front 1"x(some ratio). Anyone have ideas on what that ratio would be?

I have a DR650, and of course, it's too tall for my short butt. So, I ordered a set of these lowering links today. As an FYI - Amazon, $129.00 (Prime shipping available + tax) = $136.74 eBay, $72.00 (+ $7.50 flat rate shipping + tax) = $84.27 [ Yes, it's brand new. ] I failed to mention that I'm a cheapskate, and I shop for the best deals. I can't see paying an extra $52.47 when I don't have to.

Great install video. Have you adjusted them since the install? If so how was it with the Red Loctite?

Hello there Can adjustments be made after assembly? For example, can I do the lowering after installation? Thank you

now lower the front, shorten your kickstand, and adjust your chain

Would you have to lower the front fork springs? Or preloads the front fork springs to compensate for lowering the seat height?

What about the rake,do you have to lower the front end also to keep the correct rake or is that only if you lower it a significant amount

thez nuts.. Got emmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

so you have a center kick stand under the bike. What would we do if we don't have that? How do you stabilize the bike when jacking up the swing arm.

How tall are you? Just wondering how well lowering the bike was. Thanks

How tall are you and what is your inseam? I'm 5'3" and 27" I find the stock NCX too tall.

After you lower the bike did you had to lower the front also

Looks like you have a few bikes

Can they be adjusted in tha bike without removing them?

Is there anything like this available in the uk?

So longer or shorter to lower? With RED loctite, do you plan on never adjusting it again?

Oh no I followed these instructions but now my rear tire is Rubbing the fender 😢 is the process different for a hayabusa?

Does anyone else worry about the integrity of the all thread possibly failing???

Did the rain ever let up?

Didn’t you alter the front suspension

Are you still available to use your centerstand

The center stand is a complete mystery. I used the same Soupy's lowering links to lower my NC700X & now my center stand is too long to use. I read online the CTX700 center stand is shorter because it's lower. I couldn't order it from the Honda dealer or from a Honda parts place online so I got one off bay. It's about 1" shorter but still extremely hard to get the bike onto the center stand. That's weird because the rear tire is only a half inch off the road when it's on the center stand. Maybe just a poor design from a 3rd world parts shop.

I’ve never been more confused lol. so complicated for it being a few bolts

What about the forks you definitely need to adjust if the center came down 1 1/2

Easy mod, just time.

those links suck you gotta remove them to adjust you want the links you can adjust while its on the bike

Hmm, Apparently you Do Not Understand the purpose of the Left and Right hand threads....??? IF All Else Fails... Try Following The Instructions...!!! >;)

DONT put loctite, no matter which type, on the threads the way this guy did. the hell is he doing? it defeats the purpose of these. for him to just use threading that one end in/out requires taking everything off which isn't the point of these at all. been looking at these for my R1M lately though. curious just who soupy really are. their address in nowhere michigan seems.. random.

The whole idea of a left and right hand thread is you adjust it in situ by turning the centre !.. Very badly explained and executed ! DO NOT COPY THIS !!!