1992 VFR750 Lowering Links

Does anyone know where I may find lowering links for a 92 VFR750? They seem to be nonexistent. Would like to lower bike either 2 or 3 inches.

Thanks.

 

Hi bunh,
I just talked to Ron at Sigma Cycles into making a "kit" for me(actually my girlfriend's '93). He made it certain that he has not done this before and that this is a "one off" project. It should come out a bit more pricey than his 5/6 Gen kits. The trailing-arm to shock link on the 3 gen bike is different from the 5/6 in that it has a "double dogbone" instead of a single and they're linked by a "tube". It's also made out of steel, not aluminum. I have no idea how he will arrive at a lowering figure. Reading the manual on the removal process is one thing. Looking at it is a bit intimidating with the link sandwiched in between the bike and exhaust. I did the link on my '98 and it was easy. This won't be as easy...
Triplepac

 

Triplepac,

Thanks for your input. Please keep me posted on your installation.

 

Sure will. Hey, any chance you can post your ride in your gallery? We'll sure appreciate it. Also, he mentioned the fork tubes are the same diameter as the gen 5 so the spacers to slide them up through the tripletree should work. If I have to cut the kickstand myself, I'll try to remember to get measurement before the grinder (I'm hoping not, I don't weld (footpad)...).

 

You're relatively new to the bike, right?? Most riders at first wish their bike were lower because they lack confidence and experience.

Just start riding...... after some miles the bike will feel smaller, and you'll feel more in control.

3" is extreme lowering and would be detrimental to handling; cutting down seat foam is an easy alternative with no effect on handling.

 

Skeweralman,
Well, pretty aggressive post there fella. Yep, new to the bike but not to riding. I don't just ride the twisties on a nice afternoon. I get groceries, get stuck in traffic on the hills of Seattle in a downpour after days of no rain (get it?), I ride on a ferry with a SLICK METAL DECK. I don't go to the track for track day. By the way, I didn't say I lowered it to 3". It's about 1 and 1/4" to 1/2". Let me guess, you're not 5' 4" with a 30" inseam, are you? Also, I care enough about my riding so I put almost a thousand miles on it in the first few weeks. In Traffic. Hint; doesn't have to do anything about "riding", it's the stopping. I know my skill level and am quite confident at that level. I'm always looking to get better. Sounds like you've never instructed. No flight instructor worth thier salt would ever talk the way you do, thus, you wouldn't hack it, doing what I do for a living and fun. I don't spend much time under 200 mph, but I got to 50+ with some sense. Enjoy "your ride to hell in a bucket." (Your words)

 

I have not taken any good photos of my bike yet. All I have are group photo rides. I will upload one as soon as I find my camera. It is all stock, though.

I have had the bike for about a year now. I ride it any chance I get. You can say it is a daily commuter for me. Just love riding. Does not matter at what speed.

I have been riding for about six years now, so riding experience is not the issue here. I am 5'5" with 28" inseem which makes the constant slow speed stop and go the most unpleasant part of riding in bumper to bumper traffic. It becomes a battle balancing the bike to a slow stop while on the tip of my toes. Now try balancing it when it is windy while the road is wet. No fun, but I still ride.

I have heard trimming seat foam from others, but I kind of like it the way it is. It is quite comfortable.

I can not even walk the bike off at the end of my driveway due to my height and the weight of the bike. So my main reason for lowering the bike would be for safety reasons and yes for more confidence when it comes to balancing the bike in slow speed traffic while my toes are barely reaching the ground. I do not have any problems at higher speeds.

 

Thurn Motorsports makes lowering kits.

Great company out of Germany.

BZ

 

Bubba Zanetti,

Thanks for the info. I will check them out.

 

bunh,
I'll bet you've gotten good at crawling just short of a trackstand! Good luck on finding the right fit & tell us what you wind up with.

Bubba Zanetti,
Can't seem to get a good link but am really interested. Would you have a link handy? Thanks....

Triplepac

 

Here ya go Triplepac:

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It is in German and English. I justgot a part from Thurn. They sem to understand English better than how they write it in e-mail responses.

Good company though.

BZ

 

" Let me guess, you're not 5' 4" with a 30" inseam?"

No, i'm really 5' 4" with a 29" inseam....never thought of lowering my '86 or '97, just kept riding until the bikes felt smaller and lower, and soon they did.

A universal truth about motorcycling i discovered early is " the longer you own and further you ride your bike, the smaller it feels."

I'm sorry for any unwise assumptions and meant no offense; the unusual riding conditions described would be a serious challenge 4 sure!

 

No worries, it's all good. By the way, you seem to be a serious wrench helping a bunch of folks. Guys like myself really appreciate help like that. Thanks for the reply.
Triplepac

 

BZ,
Hey thanks. I'll try it out!
Triplepac

 

man I am 5'6 with a 30" inseam and I am actually in process of putting 30mm up in the rear! I've dropped the front down 2.25(may even be doing another .25 soon. The bike handles amazingly! brake late scrape peg lean (right hander left knee up towards gas cap) hard and hit gas, engine braking down before into corners in a slide... apex out hard on the gas... omg I'm gettin wet LOL (did I just say that out loud?) ***I lol at myself when I reread it again*** I would never lower the rearend... you want massive headshake? lowering the rear WITHOUT taking the front down will do that... look around before you decide please please please