Nikki asks about the two yamalink YZ125 lowering link units

Down Under question of the day: What lowering links do you have available for a 2015 YZ 125?

Our reply: We make two versions of the 2015 YZ125 YamaLink. Version #1 lowers the YZ rear more and requires resetting sag and being properly resprung for the extra leverage. Version #2 just needs sag readjusted a few millimeters in comparison due to less leverage. Version #1: Click to the LINK Version #2: Click for the other LINK

YamaLink post of the day: 2016 YZ450FX coming soon

According to Dirt Bike World: click HERE for the link

Thumpertalk YamaLink YZ125 RACEr at High Point

http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/1143620-racer-x-profile-yz125-racer-gared-steinke/

Mick's 2015 YZ250FX suspension lowering kit question

"Hi, I just want some help to me decide if and which link would be good for me on my YZ250FX. I am 43 and weigh 130lbs. 5ft 8in tall. I ride all areas of off-road Desert, some motocross, enduro, endurocross and mountain single track. No racing but have in the past both motocross and desert. Obviously the stock springs are too stiff for me however I like feel of the bike overall and even in stock trim can ride aggressively.

I was going to get an softer rear spring and see what the forks felt like before I messed with it. My understanding is that the yamalink along with the seat lowering will also reduce spring rate. I am thinking with this link I can get the benefits of a lower seat height plus possibly put the rear spring range for my weight. What is your thoughts and opinion? Trail link or race link?"

Our reply: "Based on what you wrote I'd go for the Trail YamaLink for the YZ250FX."

YZ125 lowering 2015 question for Todd's son

"I just bought my son a new 2015 YZ125. The bike is strictly for racing motocross, and he is a novice class rider presently. He is about 125 pounds but on the shorter side. What link, #1 or #2, do you recommend, and how much can I expect the bike to lower with each link? He rode his 85 fast and hard, and I expect he'll eventually do the same with the 125."

We replied "We made the #2 specifically for riders like your son. Yes, the #1 lowers the bike more (1.5") which is great especially on the start line (most use blocks anyway), but we made the #2 for my nephew who at the time was 100 pounds and about 5'4", but he was insanely fast coming off a super mini. The #2 only lowers the rear about 1/2" but the YZ handled so much better especially when the tracks got rougher and/or second moto. So it's not a true lowering link; that's why we call it the RACE YamaLink. Today we sell the #2 to tall YZ racers not just the slightly height impaired.

If you would've said your son was a casual beginner off-road rider and NEVER raced MX we'd go #1. But an aggressive in shape fast kid always chooses the short travel YamaLink aka #2."