Lowering

Spoke · Post by **Spoke** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:26 pm

Hi Guys, is it possible to lower the rear end of a Pro-link?
My 'conversion' is coming on well now but I'm looking for the easiest way to drop the seat height, obviously the seat will be cut down but still I need more drop.

Spoke · Post by **Spoke** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:39 pm

OK I'll take that as a 'no' then.

If there is anyone knowledgeable about the air-shock & it's mountings I really would appreciate any info on the shortening/moving/replacing of them to lower the rear end.....

Terry · Post by **Terry** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:16 pm

CBXtacy should chime in as he's used 2-3 different rear shocks on his Prolink. Mine has a ProSus shock and its actually higher than stock so that's no help.

cbxtacy · Post by **cbxtacy** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 6:42 pm

The last Progressive Suspension and Works Performance shock I've had on my prolinks were both shorter (but not by much) then the stock. Quality control. Run a stock shock, low air (I wouldn't go below 10psi), and an Avon AM41 130/70HB18. Then you could drop the forks down in the clamps a bit. It'll handle like CRAP but it'll be low. The tire is bias, not radial, fat and not real tall. It's a front tire meant for a Goldwing I believe but with the limited ground clearance your dealing with, it won't matter. It will wear fast because front tires generally don't have the same tread depth as rear. You could easily get it low enough to where the side stand is unusable and you get a hernia using the center stand.
http://www.tiresunlimited.com/images/av ... ENOM-X.jpg
that was an AM41 front. Maybe not the same size though.

Spoke · Post by **Spoke** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:06 am

Thanks guys, I appreciate the help

A reduction on air pressure in the rear shock is what I had in mind, I was just a bit concerned about doing that, but if it's safe right down to 10psi that's great, I'll try running it at 15 at first.

Thanks cbxtacy

~Cant drop the front, It's now raked 6 degrees with Harley 6 inch over USD forks & Harley wheels - will be quite a monster.

cbxtacy · Post by **cbxtacy** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 12:22 am

sounds different, how about pic's? And I thought you were trying to lower a fairly stock prolink. If you know a good welder and you're not afraid to strip the bike down to the frame, You can raise the top shock mount a bit. BUT you have to be careful, a little at the shock is a lot at the rear wheel.

Spoke · Post by **Spoke** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:06 pm

cbxtacy wrote:sounds different, how about pic's? And I thought you were trying to lower a fairly stock prolink. If you know a good welder and you're not afraid to strip the bike down to the frame, You can raise the top shock mount a bit. BUT you have to be careful, a little at the shock is a lot at the rear wheel.

I should have some pics in a couple of weeks as it's near completion :)

Do you happen to know of anyone in the South UK that could take on such an operation (raising the top shock). I'm in Bournemouth

alimey4u2 · Post by **alimey4u2** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:25 am

Spoke, I'll PM you the details of a gentleman who may be able to help you with welding...

Looking forward to the pics...