I wasn't able to get a straight answer out of any of the companies that make lowering links for the 500x, but there is definitely a taper that starts below the machined part of the fork where clamps are in stock configuration. I have read you're never supposed to clamp on a taper. How has the fork held up? They make it sound like it'll implode if you go as far as you did. Also, I'm with the other guy, we lowered my fork and had zero need to take the fairing off to move the front fork in the triple clamps. In case anyone else is reading, you definitely don't have to do that.
@@bikerforlife5222 I was able to lower the front end without removing the fairing and I didn't have any help. I'm not bragging I'm just not seeing why that was necessary.
I wasn't able to get a straight answer out of any of the companies that make lowering links for the 500x, but there is definitely a taper that starts below the machined part of the fork where clamps are in stock configuration. I have read you're never supposed to clamp on a taper. How has the fork held up? They make it sound like it'll implode if you go as far as you did.
Also, I'm with the other guy, we lowered my fork and had zero need to take the fairing off to move the front fork in the triple clamps. In case anyone else is reading, you definitely don't have to do that.
She put 8k miles on it with no issues on and off road.
Thanks for the videos...very helpful. What did you do about the kickstand?
Changed it to a T-REX one.
Why did you need to remove the fairing?
To lower the forks since I dropped the frame. You can't get to the bolts with the fairing in place.
@@bikerforlife5222 I was able to lower the front end without removing the fairing and I didn't have any help. I'm not bragging I'm just not seeing why that was necessary.
Can i see the before and after???