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Lowering / Raising links
Dear all, we are considering the possibility to have both lowering and raising kits manufactured specifically for our bikes and sold through our website, these will be built under Kev's strict specifications and materials, by the same company that builds the succesful spacers kits.
What I need to know is what most people here would be interested in; A lowering kit or a raising one, can you please vote in the above poll so we know what is needed the most, Thanks p.s.: the voting is only for statistical purpose, voting does not mean you are committing to order a set. |
As Fran said we are looking into making these links.
What I had in mind, was a lowering link so you can lower the bike at the rear & then push the fork tubes through the triple clamps to even it out & a lifting link to raise the rear end + adding fork spacers to lift the front end which would give you overall more ground clearance. I would only look into make them up if there would be an interest. A pproximate price would be around the $80.00 mark posted to your door, I do not have the exact price yet until I get one machined up. I am manly after is it worth get them made up, the price can be sorted out later. |
Kev how much is that in UK pounds, looked on google for a converter but couldnt find one with Aussie jobbys?? Just i am interested in a riser kit for the bike, and was gonna buy one from ebay at around �30 or so, from a place called bikefarmmv in germany. heres the link to the ebay site
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UK-JACK-UP-KIT...QQcmdZViewItem But depending on price depends on where i buy it. Also just as a thought how much would the jack up kit + the fork spacers be, if sent all in one? (as you say would rise the bike up more at front too with spacers) |
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http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=4715 I've used it for a while & it's up to date :nod: |
Kev as you can see from the poll results so far, raising links are 7:1 compared to lowering links, have you heard from the metal guy yet?
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I have the jack up kit fitted to my XTR aand a set of fork spacers and they work a treat.
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does anyone have a drawing and dimensions for them as i work in the sheet metal trade and could probably knock some up
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Kev2 the machinest is waiting on me for the sizes, he has already writen the Auto Cad program to cut them out.
If someone has a set already please PM me with the center hole distances, it will save me alot of time working them out. |
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cheers for that denny. Worked out to be about �36:woo:, will have to see, have plenty of things on a list of need to buy items and it is very long at the moment and gonna cost alot to buy most of them.
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Can't double vote but ... I shall need two sets of raising kits to go with the two sets of fork spacers already supplied. Greedy am I.
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They are in production right now, first batch of 10 sets. Once they have been made they will be sent for zink plating.
So hopefully we will see them soon.:036: |
how much are they kev? and how mch p&p to uk?
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I make these mods to help other XT riders, not to make a profit as I get rewarded in other ways. |
Well thats it i may get the finger out and tell me mother to get her credit card out, plenty of things i need to buy now.
XT hoodie Crash bars Riser kit Off road tyres possibly a set of fork spacers i wonder what else i can get out of her:smilies0943: |
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i new there was something missing from there. ohh well may get it sorted soon before i go back to uni, or i will probably forget.
And just before i get all the posts saying i shouldnt treat my mum like a money bank, i worked very hard over summer and gave her alot of cash and told her i would be ordering somethings for the bike sometime (dont have a credit card and dont want one). So in reality it is my money just in her hands. |
any luck with the raisers yet Kev ?
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Kev2 came around to my house tonight & brought a link set over for me to have a look at, they look real good & are well made.
When they come back from plating we will have 9 sets for sale. http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...x/DSCF2275.jpg http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...x/DSCF2274.jpg http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...x/DSCF2273.jpg |
What centres are those Kev ? I measure my existing ones as 90mm.
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New link centers are 74mm. Are you sure the 05 model is 90mm, as the 07 model is 84mm.
I checked the part numbers between the 04 to 07 X & R models, the part numbers are all the same for all years, so they all should be the same length. |
Hi kev
can you rush me a set asap i am going on a big organised rideout in the next couple of weeks,and want to show them bmw boys that you dont need to spend all that money for a good allrounder cheers |
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The only marking on the links I can see (again in situ) is 5 K on the outside of each piece. I hope my weight hasn't stretched them? :naka::pjrlaugh_61OD3G: But I did have a VW Beetle once which started cutting out when the fuel pump push-rod broke. When they got the newly ordered part saying it was for that engine number it was too long and would not allow the pump to seat. They put a new fuel pump in and only charged me for the push-rod. I'll have two sets of the risers anyway please. |
well you may book me in, and why not give me a kev spacer mod with that.
Give me a pm when you want me to pay |
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As for the fork spacer kit, Maxwell1234567890 please proceed to your order here: http://www.xt660.com/site/node/135 Thanks :icon_thumleft: |
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Thanks for your feed back motonacio. There may well be a misprint in the 07 parts manual showing the 04 to 06 part number as being the same, lets get to the bottom of this. My centers are 84mm on my 07 model & your 05 XTX is 90mm. The 04 to 06 XTX has part number of 1D2 F217F-00 The 07 & 08 XTX models have a part number of 1D2 F217F-00. Your 04 to 06 XTR has a part number of 5VK F217F-00. The XTR has a 5VK before its part numbers this is usualy ony a model number with the rest of the numbers deplicting the part. Can someone please measure a XTX & XTR 04 to 06 model bottom links from bolt center to bolt center, incase the part numbers are different to the 07 models. I do know the R has a different rear shock & there now seems to be a different size link as well. |
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Can someone please confirm these measurements for a XTR. |
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edit: I wasn't being sarcastic -it's just that in your earlier thread you referred to my bike as
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If the link plate size is 90mm from center to center the plates I got made will not fit the XTR & will only fit the XTX models. Can someone who has a XTR please measure their center to center link plates for me, be sides motonacio I have your size. If I get no responce I will only sell the links to fit a XTX & will not worry about making up sets to fit the XTR as no one can confirm the link size. I do not have a XTR to measure the links & my local Yamaha dealer does not have one for me to measure.:069: |
I will try it today kev when i get home from uni, just to make sure i get this correct. you only want the centre to centre distance between the 2 bolts on the link plates??
i will not be able to post my result until around 12hrs from this post (internet not working at home going to a mates house tonight so will post from there) and i have an 06 XTR |
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Just to confirm it they are 90mm centre to centre for the bolts on the links. Hope this helps. (would have do this before for you but only just got my internet working there after a week of not having it)
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Right guys I have the Jack up links they will only fit the
XT660X models 2004 to 2007. They raise the rear by 25mm.
I have nine sets for sale.
Add your name to the list below on a first come first served bases. Payment is by PayPal for payment details please PM your paypal address & I will send you a payment request, also please give me your full postal address. Total cost is AUD$60.00/ Pounds 28.00 postage included. The links are make to the exact same spec's & materal as the Yamaha links, except for the length. The links have been plated for corrosion protection. 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 7/ 8/ 9/ http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/a...vxtx/links.jpg |
Are they easy to fit, can I do it myself or are specialist tools required?
I may also be interested in ordering a Kev Mod too mate, let me have another look at the thread on the mod & I'll get back to you ;) 1/ Denny 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6/ 7/ 8/ 9/ |
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Undo the 2 nuts lift the rear wheel to take the load off the bolts, remove the 2 bolts making sure you do not disturb the seal & inner steel spacer that is left in the shock link when removing the bolts. Fit the new links one side at a time & tighten the 22mm nuts, all done in ten mins. If you are after the 2 mods spacer & links, I can post them both for a reduced postage cost Total AUD$110.00. If anyone wants to combine mods you will save on postage, this is no problem. |
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Whats the other mod you have? |
Ok Gentlemen, you've heard from Kev 9 sets of raising liks are now ready to be shipped, you have to appreciate that Kev went out of his way to satisfy request based on your feedback and requirement, please make sure you order your set now because I would be so embarassed if Kev was to remain lumbered with these, �28 quid is nothing when you consider that it includes postage and shipping from Australia.
Please do the right thing and pm Kev with your order soon. Many thanks |
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I make 4 mods for the XT660, Fuel mod, Fork spacer mod, O2 Eliminator mod & Rear link mod. No problem to combine any mod to save on posting. |
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