[wkustryker]

I know it has been discussed numerous times but I am having a hard time finding a direct answer. I want to put a 240 on the rear. Am I going to have any problems or issues with bottoming out or rubbing with the bike lowered with the PCS lowering kit set at the 2.25 lowered position while riding 2 up? Thanks so much.

 

[sfcmcgan]

Word around the campfire.... yes... you will bottom out...

 

[bozzly]

Word around the campfire.... yes... you will bottom out...

This is true but at the same time you really need to do your homework on this mod. Different tires are different sizes, one of the members on here had determined that you have 3 3/4" travel to full bottom. So put your tire on and measure from the top of the tire to the bottom of the mounting bolts comming through the top of the fender. If you have 3 3/4" you are good if you have less then you will bottom if the spring gets compressed all the way. The Avon 240 is one of the smaller tires and I do not believe anyone has measured the distance from the top of that tire to the mounting bolt bottoms using the 2.25" lowering links, this could possibly be a winner at the drop? It's definately a winner at only 1" drop. Good Luck...

 

[straightjacket]

Couldn't have said it better myself,Bozzly ;D I've seen some adjustable dogbones out there, that is what I'd recomend using, that way no matter what tire you get you can safely drop it as low as possible! The set I want to buy are built like a tierod so you just loosen and adj.

 

[clar2001]

The Pcs dogbones look to weak to me .

 

[bozzly]

The Pcs dogbones look to weak to me .

Not sure what they had sent you clar but mine were solid steel and powder coated black. Looked like they will be just as strong as stock. No problems with them but also only have had them for about 1k at this point.

 

[bozzly]

Couldn't have said it better myself,Bozzly ;D I've seen some adjustable dogbones out there, that is what I'd recomend using, that way no matter what tire you get you can safely drop it as low as possible! The set I want to buy are built like a tierod so you just loosen and adj.

Which ones would those be? Haven't seen or heard of those yet.

 

[straightjacket]

Bozz, I saw a pair on ebay that I liked, just needed to check on diamentions. Ya, the PCS do look a little weak. The tierod style were about $80 if I remember right. Of course I saw them after I allready bought a pair,but thats usually the way it goes.

 

[bozzly]

Bozz, I saw a pair on ebay that I liked, just needed to check on diamentions. Ya, the PCS do look a little weak. The tierod style were about $80 if I remember right. Of course I saw them after I allready bought a pair,but thats usually the way it goes.

Cool, they sound interesting, the ability to adjust them to whatever size you want would be awesome. By the way, you guys now have me very worried about the PCS Links I am using. :-\

 

[strykenshane]

Don't sweat em Bozz, my tech told me has installed several dozen sets and no incidents so far

 

[jester624]

I just bought the PCS links Sunday. I believe there was a previous thread that someone claimed PCS had problems with these. I have searched high and low and have yet to find anything remotely making this claim seem true.

My stance is if I'm riding and it fails, I can get a lawyer and retire. As long as these are steel and not pot metal Im not worried.

I plan on putting 15k plus miles on these next season, I'll let anyone know.

 

[bozzly]

Don't sweat em Bozz, my tech told me has installed several dozen sets and no incidents so far

Thanks, I feel better now.

 

[middleagecrisis]

I've got the pcs links and I have no worries. They arent gonna sell something that compromises safety. I will say mine is set at 2.25 and my rear fender has bottomed out on the upper belt guard and caused the paint to chip. . I have the stock 210 but will go to a 240 when the time comes. Until then I'm gonna raise it to the 1 inch drop.

 

[strykenshane]

I'm running the Avon 250 at the 1" drop with no scrubbing at all and I'm a chunky butt at 275, no worries

 

[Skematik]

The Pcs dogbones look to weak to me .

My PCS adjustable dog bones are solid steel powder coated and look just as strong if not stronger than the stock set. No problems at all with mine yet.

 

[gator8]

I can't see a problem with the pcs links..installed mine and other than there instructions suck....the parts are solid, the way these parts work I don't see anything to be concerned about. Now I will say I want to get the bike lower than just the 1 inch I'm at now, but with a 240, the 1 inch still looks and rides way better than stock. IMHO unless your a lighter fellow, your better off staying at the 1" set.

 

[peteystryker]

I have a 250 and lowered with pcs links 2" and no problems. I love the ride and look..
No problems yet..

 

[newtobluecw33]

250 on the stock rims?

 

[strykenshane]

Yeah, 250 goes on the stock rim easily but depending upon which brand you get you may need to trim the belt guards