YZ lowering question of the day...and sag

Troy asks about his YZ lowering....

"i have a 2003 yz 125. i am about 132 lbs 5' 6" should i adjust sag first then try the link or a combination of both i have not really messed with the sag or adjust the suspention thank for your help"


Troy,

Hi. You should always set sag on any bike whether stock or with a YamaLink. Your bike is recommended at 3.9 to 4.1 inches.

Some inseam challenged riders put too much sag in to get their feet on the ground but when you do that it takes away from the overall net travel left to suspend you for that BIG hit...and you are riding too far into the progression of the travel. Meaning: yes, your feet can touch with too much sag but the bike will ride very rudely. Rude plus less overall travel is not a good thing, ya know.

When YZ 125 riders put on the YamaLink 1" lowering link, they have to reset sag because it has an increased leverage ratio. This makes the bike more plush on braking bumps and square edge, and it allows the rear wheel to travel further into its suspension arc.

Of course sag is dependent on having the proper spring rate. If you are too heavy for your bike to begin with (about 170 pounds is the average weight of rider that Yamaha sets their YZ125 up for) a YamaLink will magnify the wrong spring rate.

But if you have the correct spring rate and set sag at 3.9 to 4.1 inches, your 2003 YZ125 will corner better, get better traction and not wear you out so much after hours on the track or trail.

Hope this helps. Let us know if I can answer more questions.
Thanks!

Not about WR/YZ lowering: Will we be kidnapped in Mexico?

We have some great friends! Tonight at dinner - at a crappy Mexican restaurant that just opened in town - they were taking bets as to whether or not I'd be kidnapped during my 6 nights at Tierras del Sol. I'm serious. They were too. Most of the "bad stuff" is taking place hours and hours away from the white sandy beach where you'll find my empty bottles. Having said that....

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Yamaha lowering link for the TTR230

It's coming. May. We figured it'd be easier to give the bajillion of TTR230 riders what they truly need instead of giving them a lame excuse of why a Yamaha lowering link wasn't available.

You can have it in any color as long as it's black

The blue WR250R/WR250X YamaLink has been out of stock for a few days. We thought it'd be no big deal seeing as how the Black YamaLinks have been moving quite well, but to a few they want blue or nothing at all.

Blue will be available in about 9 days from this post.

50% WR/YZ lowering link question

99% of our emails have to do with WR/YZ lowering links. And then there are those sent purposely to us just to shoot the breeze. We like these emails even though they have nothing to do with a motorcycle. Read on....

Email Question: What kind of boots do you guys prefer for when the weather is not so nice?

Our reply: Gaerne SG10 is a great durable highend choice.

(a day later the emailer sends....)

Email Question #2: No, I meant for going out on the town whether in jeans or khakis. Something casual but sharp.

Our reply: Oh why didn't you say this was a fashion question? We truly like the J Crew Rugged Red Wing boots. Retail is $225 (same as a YamaLink WRF, woo) but you can find deals. Seems the "rugged/work boot" fashion is in high gear with several options on the market. Vintage and worn in is the goal as seen by one picture as compared to the brand new "hey look at my new shoes" geek version. Go with what fits your feet and budget. Ours loves the J Crew version and we're working tirelessly to break them in (even wearing them on a 7.5 mile hike....we have the blisters to prove it). Is there anything you'd like to ask regarding suspension or motorcycles in general?

Their reply: No. Bye.