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Old 20-07-09, 19:51
wimpster wimpster is offline
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Suspension Lowering kit for 2009 Tenere

Hello People,
I've just taken delivery of a brand new 2009 tenere, and am completely delighted with it.
I'm only 5'10" and am finding it a bit of a stretch to get my feet planted firmly ,so I've been investigating the lowering links that I've seen advertised.
As I'm an engineer,with access to workshop facilities, I could easily knock a pair up, but can someone out there supply me with the hole centres for lowering about 25-35mm.
Metal mule do a set but only -12mm, but OTR do them -35mm
My standard centres are 125mm, so I guess that I'll need wider centres to push the link further down, say 140mm-150mm??
If anyone has any info on sizes, please let me know via either a pm or a reply .
Many Thanks,
Wimpster.
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Old 20-07-09, 20:05
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Careful with too big a change as it can lead to something rubbing (usually the shock/spring on the swingarm) . I seem to recall a few threads on here which may be in the subscribers sections? regarding lowering links.
I'd perserve with it for a while before making the change, try the butt cheek shuffle to get a foot down when coming to a stop, works wonders for the balance skills , ps i'm a 31" inside leg, as that its the one that counts , and can managed to paddle ok with trail boots on . Note if new the suspension does soften and sag more after a few miles running in.
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Old 20-07-09, 22:45
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Careful with too big a change as it can lead to something rubbing (usually the shock/spring on the swingarm) . I seem to recall a few threads on here which may be in the subscribers sections? regarding lowering links.
I'd perserve with it for a while before making the change, try the butt cheek shuffle to get a foot down when coming to a stop, works wonders for the balance skills , ps i'm a 31" inside leg, as that its the one that counts , and can managed to paddle ok with trail boots on . Note if new the suspension does soften and sag more after a few miles running in.




OK Mac, thanks for the advice.I'm 31" inside leg too, and can paddle about (just). I can make a few variants and try them out first. Even the metal mule ones lower things about half an inch I'm told and cost �20 pr pair. I was thinking of going from 125 ctrs to 140mm to pull it down 15mm or so. As you say however, with the miles a bit of sag can be expected so I'll persevere for now.
I'm in Gatesheed too bonny lad, so if I pass a blue'un and you pass a black'un lets give each other a thumbs up,eh!!?
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Old 21-07-09, 07:58
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Old 21-07-09, 19:42
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Many thanks, I'm learning to navigate my way around the forum!!! Making some stainless steel links at 130mm centres so I'll let you know later how I progress.
Many Thanks
Wimpster.
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