Question of the day: Do you or should you raise the front forks a bit in the clamps to keep the geometry the same when using the lowering link? Would this be a help or hindrance if the sag is properly set?
Answer: We recommend sliding the fork tubes UP in the triple clamps after installing the YamaLink. Most TTR230 rides start at 10mm and adjust based on preference.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Another Mark but this one has a WR250 lowering grease question
Mark emails: Hi, received the yamalink today. Thanks for the sending promptly. I see there is a grease nipple on it, do I have to put grease in there before using?
Our reply:
We pack in a lot of grease before shipping but it never hurts to put more
in. Be careful no needle bearings pop out if you decide to toss a little
more in. But if you don't have any grease it's fine: our testing shows the
grease we put in lasts a minimum of 2 years!
Our reply:
We pack in a lot of grease before shipping but it never hurts to put more
in. Be careful no needle bearings pop out if you decide to toss a little
more in. But if you don't have any grease it's fine: our testing shows the
grease we put in lasts a minimum of 2 years!
Mark has a 2007 WR 450 sag question
From Mark: If I set the sag on the rear of my 07 wr450 with yamalink to 3.5 inches how much lowering of seat height will I get?
Our reply: If your 07 WR450F is set at 100mm with the stock components and then you install the YamaLink and RESET sag to 100mm the lowering will be 1.5 inches.
If you reset sag to 3.5 inches your overall net lowering difference will be just over 1 inch.
Our reply: If your 07 WR450F is set at 100mm with the stock components and then you install the YamaLink and RESET sag to 100mm the lowering will be 1.5 inches.
If you reset sag to 3.5 inches your overall net lowering difference will be just over 1 inch.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
WR250R WR250X 1 inch lowering Yamaha
Three phone calls in 10 minutes about "where is the other 1 inch lowering for the WR250R or WR250X?"
Here is the best tutorial. Takes about 10 minutes, not an hour: Click HERE or copy and paste this link http://www.wrrdualsport.com/tech-guide/suspension/115-lowering-r2
Here is the best tutorial. Takes about 10 minutes, not an hour: Click HERE or copy and paste this link http://www.wrrdualsport.com/tech-guide/suspension/115-lowering-r2
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Peter's 2008 WR450 lowering link questions
Peter writes....
Below are a few questions that I have regarding the Yamaha Lowing Links for a Yamaha WR 450 2008:
1. Does the link come ready to install (Bearing installed and greased).
2. Do any of the components of the original link need to be reused (I understand that the original bushings and/or sleeves need to be reused).
3. Does this link lower the seat height by 41mm (1.6inches) for my WR 450 '08'. I read in Thumper Talk (05-15-2008) that this lowering measurement (1.75inches)was for the WR’s up to 2008 and the lowering measurement for the WR 08 would be 32mm (1.25inches).
4. My weight is 75Kg (165lb) with no gear, would this mean that the stock suspension would still be suitable for me.
Our replies...
Peter,
The 2008 WRF YamaLink comes pregreased.
You put a finger in the stock Yamaha part and pull out the bearing pins and push them in the YamaLink.
We redesigned the YamaLink in 2010: it lowers the rear of your WRF a touch over 1.5 inches.
For off-road and trail riding the stock spring should work. Just reset sag and dial in the rebound and compression per our recommendations.
Below are a few questions that I have regarding the Yamaha Lowing Links for a Yamaha WR 450 2008:
1. Does the link come ready to install (Bearing installed and greased).
2. Do any of the components of the original link need to be reused (I understand that the original bushings and/or sleeves need to be reused).
3. Does this link lower the seat height by 41mm (1.6inches) for my WR 450 '08'. I read in Thumper Talk (05-15-2008) that this lowering measurement (1.75inches)was for the WR’s up to 2008 and the lowering measurement for the WR 08 would be 32mm (1.25inches).
4. My weight is 75Kg (165lb) with no gear, would this mean that the stock suspension would still be suitable for me.
Our replies...
Peter,
The 2008 WRF YamaLink comes pregreased.
You put a finger in the stock Yamaha part and pull out the bearing pins and push them in the YamaLink.
We redesigned the YamaLink in 2010: it lowers the rear of your WRF a touch over 1.5 inches.
For off-road and trail riding the stock spring should work. Just reset sag and dial in the rebound and compression per our recommendations.
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