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.

WR250X WR250R lowering link grease nipple question

Mark asks...."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 each YamaLink, 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!

Ben's Yamaha WRF sag and fork height after lowering link YamaLink

Ben asks.... "I have successfully installed the YamaLink. Set the sag to 4 inches. Dropped the triple tree by 6mm. Rear shock springs 6kg. I weigh 100kg. After an off road ride, I found the front wheel to be sliding sideways when going into a turn / corner. I soften the compression and rebound by 2 clicks from original. Should I reduce the drop to 4mm rather than 6mm. On the day of the ride, ground was hard packed soil and was running 14psi on both tyre. Any advice?"


Our advice: By sliding do you mean oversteering or understeering?

If it is oversteering I would go 4mm.
If it is understeering I would go 6mm.

Jeff's spring rate for his Yamaha WR250 lowering link

Jeff writes "Hello. I am wondering if the suspension is too stiff for me. I am 5'6" and around 140lbs. What would you recommend for spring rates and sag for someone like me. I ride on the road but I bought the bike more for the bush then road so my concern is getting it lower (yamalink and stock settings are as low as they get now) to the ground.

Any thoughts/tips are appreciated. Thanks Jeff

Our reply: Jeff,

If you have the stock spring rates on the Yamaha and then put the YamaLink on and reset sag, things should be spot on! But resetting sag is #1 most important.

2008 Yamaha YZ250 lowering link question

Anthony D asks.... "Hi, I need a lowering link for my YZ250F 2008. How much will this lower the bike? Can I remove shims at the front and use the lowering link at the back?"


Our reply:

http://www.motorcycleloweringlinks.com/index.php?content=yamaha-lowering-link-yzf is the 2008 YZF.

You do not have to remove any "shims" for the front forks. We recommend sliding the fork tubes UP in the triple clamps, and our instructions give you a few options for how much as it relates to your final sag reset in the rear.