Thanks for mentioning the extended brake lever! I'm glad to see that revisited now that you've had some time with it :) I think I might pick up that side stand for the weight savings alone; I like my motorcycles lightweight, and the Transalp is no exception. Thanks for making this video.
Very nicely done presentation. I referred back to it several times and as I just did my own, lowering link and kickstand installation, you were the benchmark for instructions. Thanks very much.
Never knew of these products. 1mm will change how a bike handles on my off-road bike. I notice 1 mm and also have on sportbikes. I am 5'9" (~180 cm) so I do not want it taller. But understand it for other taller people. I like that the same insert allows for lowering it. What about the forks to keep the correct stock settings as far as angles,...? Some people use a tie-down strap around the wheel at 12 O'clock position and up / over the seat to lift and hold the rear wheel where they want it. This can help when removing and re-installing the wheel and installing the axle. Use a scotch pad to cleanup the bolt. Use waterproof grease like Belray or similar from a motorcycle shop fo all suspension bearings and bolts. Generally you measure the positionof the fork at the top of the fork down to the top of the top triple clamp.
Great advice, scotch pad would have worked and id assume a clean brass bristle would have been fine, as for the grease I used, its waterproof but yes its the wrong grease for the job, I think I initially mentioned it in the video but it got edited out when I was shortening the final edit. I didn't actually adjust my suspension in the front, but I recommend anyone adjusting their front suspension to do some in depth research on how to do it properly or take it to a pro.
I'll do my best! So when you lower your rear suspension, a good baseline to start for lowering your front suspension is half the height that you reduced in the rear. For example, if you lowered 1 inch in the rear, you should start by lowering 1/2 inch in the front. Now, many people will change the ride height of the front exclusively to change the bike's handling characteristics. Lowering the front gives you quicker turns but has the side effect of removing stability. Raising is the exact opposite. It's mostly up to preference at that point. If you are unsure what to do, I suggest speaking with a suspension shop specializing in motorcycles. Hope this helps a bit. I recommend looking for a tutorial specifically about adjusting the front suspension height and correct procedure before doing anything else.
I mentioned it briefly in a old video of mine, It took a little bit of finessing to make work, I believe I needed to use a small washer to prevent binding. Make sure you use a good waterproof grease and loctite on everything! Timestamp is 3:36 th-cam.com/video/9t3732gEB1Q/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CKBAu7M1_u9E3ROg
@Tailbo does the increased of clearance is 1 : 1 ? Example raise 10mm linkage the ground clearance also increase by 10mm ? Front fork height via the triple clamps?
@@LH-BROS Great question If you adjust the front suspension the same amount that you adjust the rear suspension it will be a 1:1 increase or decrease in ground clearance. However, we recommend adjusting the front suspension 50-70% of what was done in the rear (although this is highly personal and should be customized to your needs), and if you adjust the front accordingly, then the gain or reduction in ground clearance is closer to 50%.
Thanks for mentioning the extended brake lever! I'm glad to see that revisited now that you've had some time with it :)
I think I might pick up that side stand for the weight savings alone; I like my motorcycles lightweight, and the Transalp is no exception. Thanks for making this video.
Very nicely done presentation. I referred back to it several times and as I just did my own, lowering link and kickstand installation, you were the benchmark for instructions. Thanks very much.
I'm really glad my video helped! What height did you end up going with for the suspension linkage?
Nice upgrades, I look forward to recieve mine :)
Very good video young fella. Well explained.
Never knew of these products.
1mm will change how a bike handles on my off-road bike. I notice 1 mm and also have on sportbikes.
I am 5'9" (~180 cm) so I do not want it taller. But understand it for other taller people.
I like that the same insert allows for lowering it.
What about the forks to keep the correct stock settings as far as angles,...?
Some people use a tie-down strap around the wheel at 12 O'clock position and up / over the seat to lift and hold the rear wheel where they want it. This can help when removing and re-installing the wheel and installing the axle.
Use a scotch pad to cleanup the bolt.
Use waterproof grease like Belray or similar from a motorcycle shop fo all suspension bearings and bolts.
Generally you measure the positionof the fork at the top of the fork down to the top of the top triple clamp.
Great advice, scotch pad would have worked and id assume a clean brass bristle would have been fine, as for the grease I used, its waterproof but yes its the wrong grease for the job, I think I initially mentioned it in the video but it got edited out when I was shortening the final edit. I didn't actually adjust my suspension in the front, but I recommend anyone adjusting their front suspension to do some in depth research on how to do it properly or take it to a pro.
Did you ever try out the raised 19mm setting? :)
I haven’t had a chance to change it yet because I’m working on my latest video right now but solid chance I will soon.
could you please explain the 50% front suspension rule in more detail? I didn't get it
thank you for the video, it's great!
I'll do my best! So when you lower your rear suspension, a good baseline to start for lowering your front suspension is half the height that you reduced in the rear. For example, if you lowered 1 inch in the rear, you should start by lowering 1/2 inch in the front. Now, many people will change the ride height of the front exclusively to change the bike's handling characteristics. Lowering the front gives you quicker turns but has the side effect of removing stability. Raising is the exact opposite. It's mostly up to preference at that point. If you are unsure what to do, I suggest speaking with a suspension shop specializing in motorcycles. Hope this helps a bit. I recommend looking for a tutorial specifically about adjusting the front suspension height and correct procedure before doing anything else.
I see you have an upgraded shifter. Will you happen to make a vid on that too? Thanks!
I mentioned it briefly in a old video of mine, It took a little bit of finessing to make work, I believe I needed to use a small washer to prevent binding. Make sure you use a good waterproof grease and loctite on everything! Timestamp is 3:36 th-cam.com/video/9t3732gEB1Q/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CKBAu7M1_u9E3ROg
Have a question, with the raised suspension linkage, does the ground clearance actually increase?
@@LH-BROS yes it does but it’s helped if you adjust the front fork height
@Tailbo does the increased of clearance is 1 : 1 ? Example raise 10mm linkage the ground clearance also increase by 10mm ?
Front fork height via the triple clamps?
@ as far as I’m aware yes. As long as you lift the front as well it should provide 1:1 ground clearance
@@Tailbo you the best !
@@LH-BROS Great question
If you adjust the front suspension the same amount that you adjust the rear suspension it will be a 1:1 increase or decrease in ground clearance. However, we recommend adjusting the front suspension 50-70% of what was done in the rear (although this is highly personal and should be customized to your needs), and if you adjust the front accordingly, then the gain or reduction in ground clearance is closer to 50%.