[Hotsocket]

I noticed recently that barons sells the same links for the vstar 1100 for use on the Stryker. That got me thinking my home made links for my 1100 could be used on my Stryker. Sho nuff, they did the trick. Here is the recipe:

- figure out how much drop you want. I wanted 1 1/4" on my vstar and that sounded good for the Stryker too.
- divide the drop by 3.6 (the magic multiplier). For 1 1/4" that is 5/16".
- add that to the stock 5 1/2" center to center measure. That gives me 5 13/16" center to center or about 7" overall.
- get some 1/4" steel and cut two strips 1 1/4" wide x desired overall length
- drill two 1/2" holes (12mm if you have metric bits) at the new center to center length.
- paint em to avoid rust and install.

The 3.6 multiplier was worked out by Steve Schnieder of CycleForay and works perfect on the Stryker. Cost: less than $10 if you have the bits, paint, and cutting disks.

 

[Blacked out 2011]

Good look!

 

[11Stryker]

Your the Man Hotsocket!! Thanks for posting this and the magic multiplier!

 

[Hotsocket]

Correction: +5/16" = 1.125 or 1 1/8". I actually got almost 1 1/4" due to hand held drilling. I made those after making a set at +5/8" or 2 1/4". The 2 1/4 was just too low for my vstar: I was dragging the frame in the corners.

If anyone wants that really slammed look, I'd sell the 2 1/4" links for $15 shipped.

 

[kevin]

I am missing something ,can u post a pick off them installed plz

 

[Cwhethamrc]

If ya make another 1 1/4 I'd but it from ya!

 

[Hotsocket]

I am missing something ,can u post a pick off them installed plz

That part of the bike doesn't really lend itself to photos. Perhaps this will help. The links are #24.

 

[Hotsocket]

Well that didn't work. Maybe this will. http://www.yamahasportscenter.com/f...=Motorcycles&dc=1754&name=REAR+ARM+SUSPENSION

 

[Hotsocket]

If ya make another 1 1/4 I'd but it from ya!

I'd have to charge $25 to make it worth my while. I sold those for $15 just to get rid of em.

 

[kevin]

ok

ok cool I get it now ty 4 parts link , I couldn't figure what they were for . now I do:thumb:

 

[motoxr392]

Ok, just to make sure I'm getting this correct, lowering links are actually longer than stock links?

 

[Duff]

Ok, just to make sure I'm getting this correct, lowering links are actually longer than stock links?

Yep, you have to add extra length to get the drop.

 

[motoxr392]

Thanks for the info!! Made a set of them in the machine shop at school! Turned out great!

 

[FlyLow06]

This post is so old now but **** it helped me whip up a set for myself today. Just a couple of slugs of steel, some drilling, grinding, sanding and a shot of black powder coat. Thanks!