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I've got an 86 250R which I'll be racing in speedway in a fortnight and I was wondering how I could go about lowering it?
I know that the front can be lowered by raising the forks through the triples and the rear can by lowered by using an adjustable link and/or loosening the nut on top of the spring so there is no preload but is there any other ways?
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Rim and tire size will also play a roll on your ride height...10" front rim with a FT tire and 8"to 10" rear rims....or stock rims? Get that setup and then lower the machine on feel and comfort. Goodluck
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That's about it. Possibly find a shorter shock that fits the suspension linkage.
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SINCE ITS SO QUICK,, back off the preload,then take a tiedown strap and go around the back of the frame and the back of the swingarm carrier area,, get a big guy to set on it and pull it down till the footpegs drag the ground!!! them go have some fun!!!!!
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I've seen people do this at the drag strip to their 450r's.. I didn't think it would work for flat trackin, I'd be scared the strap would flap into the chain..Originally Posted by KASEY
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You have to Duck tape the access strap so that dont happen. Also you can flip the forksprings and use the short one and put it at the bottom of the damper rod (at least on the 85 this works)..
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You already know the answer to your own question. I will confirm it. Purchase an adjustable lowering link. Extended axle or wheel spacers are also important. Have fun!
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let all of the air out of the tires. Not only will it give you a lower stance, but a larger foot print as well.
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Will the one on Durablues website for 86model try 250r's work on an 85 model?
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LOL YOU HAVE TO BE SMART ENOUGH TO TAPE THE END UP .. in my racing days i won many a racr with a tiedown intact,,,,
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What about wiring the spring down when it's in the compressed position?
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We made ours adjustable on the 85-86 with Hyme (sp) joints and adjustable linkage. I suppose you could by Kasey's extra linkages and have one shortened. Darn, glad I thought of that------Kaseeeeey.
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Any pics? Sounds interesting. To lower the trike wouldn't you have to lengthen the dogbone?
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I think you're on to something! My father in law has a dirt car and we have a bunch of heim joints and swedge tubes in our parts box! I don't see a problem running that setup if you are like me and don't race motocross or do crazy jumping.
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Can someone please measure the distance from centre of eye to eye of one that's fully lowered. Would it be stock length + 2 inches?
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