New Yamaha Lowering Link: TTR230

Bingo, it's here!

TTR 230 YamaLink

James Stewart 2010 YZ450 insight

Newly-crowned AMA SX Champ gives a peek into the 2010 Yamaha YZ Fo'fiddy.

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WR/YZ lowering: how to set sag

We're glad WR/YZ lowering link riders are coming straight out and asking, "How do you set sag?"

It's not a stretch to say most do not know for one reason or another. This site is our favorite on explaining and showing how to set sag. Quick and easy read.

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WR/YZ lowering link & fork question

WR/YZ lowering link question of the day.

Hello,

When you install the link, does it increase/decrease the rake of the front forks? How do you keep the factory rake settings on the forks after installing the link?

Thanks,
Jay


Reply:

Jay,

Since there is no 1:1 lowering ratio of forks vs rear (because changes to rake/trail affect your bike's geometry at a different rate than changes to the rear), our instructions give guidelines for raising the forks in the triple clamps.

For the WR250R/X (total of about 2" lowered in rear), the forks are raised at a starting point of about 10mm.

For the WRF and YZF 250F/426F/450F (1.25 to 1.75 inches), the forks are raised at a start point of 6mm.

For the two stroke YZ (1 inch), the forks are raised at a start point of about 5mm.

Everyone then adjusts based on personal preference, riding style, terrain and where they set their sag (sag must be reset after installing the YamaLink); a quick turning yet stable ride is easily attained.

YZ lowering question o' the day

From Greg asking about his YZ lowering needs...

I trail ride, hill climb, race hare scrambles, and some minor jumping. I am 5'10" and ride a YZ250F and I touch almost with balls of feet on level ground. Hill climbs during races if something happens putting a foot down is not an option most of the time. Will this help me and if so is there help in setting all my settings where they should be after applying the link. By the way I weight 180 lbs. Thanks a lot.

Greg,

Your YZ250F YamaLink comes with easy to follow installation instructions AND set-up guidelines covering sag, compression, rebound and fork adjustments. Takes about 10 minutes to install, set the sag, dial it in and go.

At 180 pounds (with or without gear) you're on the edge of needing a heavier spring with the stock setup. With the YamaLink you will reset the sag at 3.5 inches, go in just a hair on the high speed compression and two clicks in on the rebound. The YamaLink makes your suspension more plush and it soaks up the square edge and braking bumps while giving you better traction and cornering. It's all due to the increased leverage ratio which also makes the rear wheel travel through its arc easier and it will bottom easier, hence the tuning guidelines above. Big jumps and ditch bashers are not recommended for aftermarket links. Cross country, off road and GNCC/WORCS type guys love it!