Joined
·
44 Posts
SOUPY'S 2011 HONDA CBR250R ADJUSTABLE LOWERING LINK KIT for the wife's bike. She's 5.1' on a good day, so no choice really. We discussed shaving the seat, custom seat, thick sole boots, but it's just not enough.
I was gonna order an adjustable stand, but couldn't bring myself to spend the $140+ for it. So I'll get a bud/mechanic to cut and weld the original one once we have the height correct.
I'd love to hear from folks who have installed a Soupy's lowering link.
SOUPY'S LOWERING LINK INSTALLATION:
1. Remove front and lower fairings. I'd also recommend removing the muffler for easy access.
2. Remove the stock lowering link by removing two bolts and lifting rear of bike (This is a two person job). One person needs to lift the back of the bike up while someone else wiggles the link bolts out. It's a little tricky.
3. Install the Soupy's lowering link and lower it to the desired height by loosening the nuts. Note that you can reuse the front stock bolt, but have to use the included spacer with it. But you'll need to use the included bolt at the back of the link. Remember to adjust both links exactly the same, that's very important. If lowered a lot I'd recommend setting the pre-load spring to the 4th or 5th position. Once you have the desired height, use Loctite Red (or Permatex Red) and secure all nuts (including bolts nuts). CAUTION: Using Loctite Red (or Permatex Red) is permanent, so be sure about the height before applied.
4. Lower the front to approximately .66 of the back or as desired. In my case since I lowered the back 35mm I lowered the front 23mm. CAUTION: You'll need to secure the forks or they'll ride all the way up into the triple tree causing damage. I rigged up a couple of ratchet tie down straps from the ceiling joist, but could use a triple tree stand. The help of another person comes in hand here as well.
5. Lift bike (stands, jack...), remove and cut kickstand to desired height and weld end on (most auto shops will cut and weld) or purchase an adjustable kickstand.
6. Now comes the fun part, take the bike for a spin to determine if this is satisfactory
Adjust as needed.
I was gonna order an adjustable stand, but couldn't bring myself to spend the $140+ for it. So I'll get a bud/mechanic to cut and weld the original one once we have the height correct.
I'd love to hear from folks who have installed a Soupy's lowering link.

SOUPY'S LOWERING LINK INSTALLATION:
1. Remove front and lower fairings. I'd also recommend removing the muffler for easy access.
2. Remove the stock lowering link by removing two bolts and lifting rear of bike (This is a two person job). One person needs to lift the back of the bike up while someone else wiggles the link bolts out. It's a little tricky.

3. Install the Soupy's lowering link and lower it to the desired height by loosening the nuts. Note that you can reuse the front stock bolt, but have to use the included spacer with it. But you'll need to use the included bolt at the back of the link. Remember to adjust both links exactly the same, that's very important. If lowered a lot I'd recommend setting the pre-load spring to the 4th or 5th position. Once you have the desired height, use Loctite Red (or Permatex Red) and secure all nuts (including bolts nuts). CAUTION: Using Loctite Red (or Permatex Red) is permanent, so be sure about the height before applied.
4. Lower the front to approximately .66 of the back or as desired. In my case since I lowered the back 35mm I lowered the front 23mm. CAUTION: You'll need to secure the forks or they'll ride all the way up into the triple tree causing damage. I rigged up a couple of ratchet tie down straps from the ceiling joist, but could use a triple tree stand. The help of another person comes in hand here as well.
5. Lift bike (stands, jack...), remove and cut kickstand to desired height and weld end on (most auto shops will cut and weld) or purchase an adjustable kickstand.



6. Now comes the fun part, take the bike for a spin to determine if this is satisfactory