8 year anniversary, first YZ450 and WR450 lowering link ad YamaLink

The first generation WR400 WR426 WR450 lowering link. Also lowering link for YZ400 YZ426 YZ450.

YamaLink's YZ250FX lowering kit

Based on our YZ250F lowering link & tweaked for the FX's shock & 18" wheel, choose either the link for short, light riders (1.5" lowering) or the link for aggressive, heavier riders/racers (RACE, less than half). YamaLinks give more traction, faster corner speed & improve plushness over braking bumps, rocks & roots that cause rider fatigue. Click HERE for more info.

Yamaha lowering post of the day on 2015 WR250F test by Jimmy Lewis

The 2015 WR250F (yes, we make a lowering link for it) is thoroughly and objectively tested by Jimmy Lewis: Click HERE

And to read the ThumperTalk forum discussion about the test, click HERE.

yamalink's 2015 YZ250FX lowering prototype

2014 YZ450 lowering link question from Dylan

YZF450 rider Dylan asks "A quick run down how to install and how to set the suspension up for my weight would be good... My weight is 73 kgs and height is 165cm the conditions I mainly ride in is in sand do I need any other parts to install along with the Yama link or should be right with the stock set up?

Our reply: "The instructions that come with your YZ450F 1.5" YamaLink are super simple and give a few options for setting up. At your weight I'd start off with resetting the race sag at 96mm, turn in the rear shock's high speed compression at least 1 full turn and then turn in the rear shock's rebound 2 clicks. For the forks I'd slide them up in the triple clamps about 2mm.

Use that as a base line. Then see if your rear sag needs more or less (example: it could need one more turn for less sag at 94mm). And changes to the front fork in only 1 millimeter increments makes a noticeable change; there is no 1:1 ratio with the rear because changes to rake/trail (the front) effects your 450 geometry at a much different rate.