[Texastryker]

Question. For the ones that lowered their bikes with lowering links. Did you change to a shorter spring and or the shorter shock or both. Or did you just use the lowering links. Thinking about getting the soupy links and progressive front springs. Thanks in advance.

 

[Hotsocket]

If you don't lower too much there is no need to mess with the shock. I went 1 1/4" and my suspension is fine - and I weigh 240. I tried 2 1/2" but bottomed out. For me to go that low would require a much stiffer spring. Some folks of a skinnier nature do the 2 1/2" without much problem. If you use links you don't need a shorter shock: they both lower the ride.

BTW, you can make your own links for about $10 if you like. That's what I did. The recipe is here: http://www.yamahastarstryker.com/showthread.php?t=17618