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I figure I would share with everyone some pics and info on lowering your bike front and back. On a 2005 Suzuki Katana 600 The front can be lower just by loosen 6 bolts total, 3 on each side. But to lower the rear you need to order Lowering Links. A perfer seller of my is a Katrider member his name is ne-oublie his profile links is http://katriders.com/vb/member.php?u=477. PM him, he responses fast and it is only $35.00 and with super Fast shipping. Also he make the links himself becuz he is a Machinist and plus he make them out of 304 stainless which is stronger then aluminium links that are on ebay plus the ebay and other lowering links are $50 plus but his are $35.
But here are some pics of before and after and what bolts to loosen or remove to get the job done.
WHEN LOWERING YOUR BIKE LIKE I DID FRONT 1 1/2 AND REAR 2 THE KICKSTAND MUST BE SHORTEN 3/4". I SHORTEN MY 1/2" AND I DON'T LIKE IT. IT JUST DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH ANGLE. I RECOMMEND SHORTEN KICKSTAND 3/4" A MUST.
Also, I recommend using Lock-tite and proper torque spec on everything. Especially something like suspension. We don't need bolt coming loose just becuz you didn't torque your fasters to the spec and lock-tite it to keep it strong from road-vibrations.
BEFORE: OEM SUSPENSION
AFTER: Front: 1 1/2" drop Rear: 2" drop (Its dirty, I rode it to work in the rain today.)
BELOW: This is how the forks will look with the front drop 1 1/2" I didn't like it at first but now it grown on me. U don't even notice them unless your just focus on them.
BELOW: This is one of the 6 bolts on the front you must loosen to drop the front. The bolt are on in the same location on each side.
BELOW: Theses 2 bolt have to be loosen also to drop the front they are located under the instrument panel or u can say behind the headlights. Between theses 2 pics if you loosen them and the opposite side your front end should drop (CAUTION: Loosen the final bolt slowly, the front end will drop fast and hard you don't want to bust up your fender and front end.)
BELOW: Now installing Lowering Links. Just Remove 2 bolt and installed the links. Sounds easy it not without the right tools. And one things I did to make the swingarm move up and down easy to a tie down strap going around swingarm and through the bike luggage straps so you can rachet it up or down depending on how you want to remove to bolts
BELOW: The bottom bolt is real easy Just a 17mm and 19mm socket and wrench setup will great.
For the rear links this website gives alot of good details http://antihero.fileburst.com/bikes/...ringLinks.html
P.S. The reason I lower my bike because I wanted too. I think it looks kewl and now I done it I love it. Any question just ask.
But here are some pics of before and after and what bolts to loosen or remove to get the job done.
WHEN LOWERING YOUR BIKE LIKE I DID FRONT 1 1/2 AND REAR 2 THE KICKSTAND MUST BE SHORTEN 3/4". I SHORTEN MY 1/2" AND I DON'T LIKE IT. IT JUST DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH ANGLE. I RECOMMEND SHORTEN KICKSTAND 3/4" A MUST.
Also, I recommend using Lock-tite and proper torque spec on everything. Especially something like suspension. We don't need bolt coming loose just becuz you didn't torque your fasters to the spec and lock-tite it to keep it strong from road-vibrations.
BEFORE: OEM SUSPENSION
AFTER: Front: 1 1/2" drop Rear: 2" drop (Its dirty, I rode it to work in the rain today.)
BELOW: This is how the forks will look with the front drop 1 1/2" I didn't like it at first but now it grown on me. U don't even notice them unless your just focus on them.
BELOW: This is one of the 6 bolts on the front you must loosen to drop the front. The bolt are on in the same location on each side.
BELOW: Theses 2 bolt have to be loosen also to drop the front they are located under the instrument panel or u can say behind the headlights. Between theses 2 pics if you loosen them and the opposite side your front end should drop (CAUTION: Loosen the final bolt slowly, the front end will drop fast and hard you don't want to bust up your fender and front end.)
BELOW: Now installing Lowering Links. Just Remove 2 bolt and installed the links. Sounds easy it not without the right tools. And one things I did to make the swingarm move up and down easy to a tie down strap going around swingarm and through the bike luggage straps so you can rachet it up or down depending on how you want to remove to bolts
BELOW: The bottom bolt is real easy Just a 17mm and 19mm socket and wrench setup will great.
For the rear links this website gives alot of good details http://antihero.fileburst.com/bikes/...ringLinks.html
P.S. The reason I lower my bike because I wanted too. I think it looks kewl and now I done it I love it. Any question just ask.
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