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No luck finding info on how to lower Dr650 myself
I've spent quite some time looking through threads trying to find
enough info to help me lower my wife's 2009 Dr 650 on my own.
I would appriciate any assistance in locating this info.
So far I've scand the Horizon's Unlimited DR 650 threads and Adventure
Rider but could not find enough detail.
Thanks for any help.
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Have you tried this method .. http://koubalink.com ? I put these on my KTM 640 Adventure and lowered the seat height by about inch & half. You will also need to adjust the fork rake to lower the front end as well but they certaily make a difference and very easy to fit.
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Not a Problem !!
Thanks StrimStrum
Actually the Dr 650 has an adjustable shock too loweer it
all you have to do is change the baolt position and drop the forks,
but I have never seen or done it myslef and I did'nt know if there were a few tricks to it or not.
Any how this Morning I went to my shop and gave it a try and what do you know one hour or so later I'm done without a hitch.
Actually its all just common sence release the pressure on the spring
and change the bolt position and drop the front forks.
Thanks for the reply.
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QUOTEThanks StrimStrum
Actually the Dr 650 has an adjustable shock too loweer it
all you have to do is change the baolt position and drop the forks,
but I have never seen or done it myslef and I did'nt know if there were a few tricks to it or not.
Good Michael,
There are several threads detailing these operations.
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Found this posted on advrider:
Suzuki DR650SE Service Manual
Chapter 5. Chassis
Lowering seat height
Pages 5-47 to 5-57
I checked the Service Manual & is a detailed how to.
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Thanks Mollydog
I did not know to flip or remove the collar I guess I will be
going back in to do so , I would be curious to know why.
But just to be safe I will do so after I confirm with my service
manual when I get it.
Black Beast
I have yet to recieve my service manual should be next week
and will give it a read.
Thank you both both very much
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