Yamaha WR lowering suspension email of the day

This comes from WRF rider Graham....


What can I say? First of all superb service.... thank you! Fast delivery, well packaged and no hassle with import tax!! In fact it arrived before I'd managed to pick up my new WR250.

Secondly, a quality bit of kit and very easy to fit with your instructions. Finally I reset the sag and made the other adjustments you recommended as it was way too "plush". On the road it feels great and I'll be out in the dirt tomorrow, weather permiting. Most importantly I can feel that it will allow me to be boss of the bike when I get into those nadgery foot-down scenarios(just like I can at the
minute with my old technology CRF230) I'll recommend you to all "vertically challenged"(or short-arsed) riders I talk to.

Cheers and thanks again
Graham

Our reply...

You're welcome. Glad to hear you reset sag and took the time to dial it in. Some riders not looking for full 1.75 inches of lowering are taking sag out. Yes, it decreases laden seat height and static sag, but with a lowering link it doesn't matter. It's totally personalized. If you are on the border of needing a heavier spring rate for your weight before the YamaLink you may consider going up to a stiffer spring depending on weight with gear and riding ability. You'll know if the WRF bottoms too easily even after setting sag and changing compression and rebound. Your bike should be able to corner and ride aggressively (don't forget to adjust
front fork height to your liking) without any wallowing. Glad all is well with the delivery. Please do not hesitate in letting us know if we can be of further assistance in any way for you or your friends.

2007 YZ250F Yamaha lowering link question

From Dave regarding the YamaLink YZF lowering....

Hi Dan,
I bought the link for my wife who rides every week at one of the tracks
near Temecula. She is worried that the link will give her bike, 2007
YZ250F, a chopper-like feel. Can you comment on this issue?
Thanks, Dave.

YamaLink's reply...

Dave,

Hi.

The chopper feel is what happens when you do NOT reset sag and when you do
NOT slide the fork tubes up in the clamps. Both the reset of sag and fork
raising are covered in the instructions. Simple to do. We have many, many,
many YZF riders who have a great turning and stable bike that is also
lowered. Just have to follow the instructions.

If you need assistance with either the rear sag resetting or front fork
raising please call or email, and I will walk you through it.

No choppers allowed!

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Yamaha YZ lowering question of the day

From Tony....

My Yamalink will be going on my 2001 yz250f with stock suspension. I weigh around 165lbs with all my gear on. Is there any special setup needed for this particular bike or should I just follow your general install and SAG setups??


Our reply...

Tony,

The written installation instructions will basically say "install YamaLink,
reset sag (you have two options for maximum lowering or more aggressive
riding), dial in rebound or compression to personal preference and slide the
fork tubes up at a starting point of about 4mm."

It's a simple step by step. Your weight is spot on without needing a heavier
spring. Yamahas are sprung for about 180-185 pound maximum rider; the YamaLink has an increased leverage ratio so if a rider was on the border of needing a heavier spring with the stock setup they'd most definitely need one with the YamaLink. But setting sag is the #1 most important thing you do a bike whether stock or with a YamaLink.