2015 Veek lowering links!

[bob dumbell]

Hi blokes just fitted 'LUST' lowering links on my bike, but the info with them also says to lower the forks by 15mm. Quite an easy job just two Allen screws on each leg to loosen, move forks and retighten.
 I'm wondering if I need to do this! not been out to try the bike yet - thoughts?

Bob D

[tallpaul]

I think the idea is to return the steering geometry back to standard. Lowering the rear on its own alters the geometry and dropping the front will correct it. You will also gain the most benefit with regards to reduction in seat height. Give it a go. You can easily reverse the change if you don't like it.

Edit: I know I may be teaching granny to suck eggs but only undo one fork tube and adjust at a time. If you undo both at the same time you could end up waist deep in the brown smelly stuff...

[Steve T]

Me, I'd support the bikes sump (assuming you have a centre stand on your machine Bob) and them slowly lower the bike with the fork legs securing bolts loosened, till you got the desired amount of required of fork leg sticking out of the top of the clamps.
Another pair of hands would prove helpful when doing the job, to help keep the machine steady. If you want a hand, give me a shout 

Steve T

 

[wurzel]

I would do it, steering could be slowed down, and feel a little vague if not.

[bob dumbell]

Thanks fellas guess I'll give it go! might give you a shout Steve, two pair of hands are definitely better than one as I found out trying to get rear fitted today!
Bob

[bob dumbell]

So forks lowered 15mm yesterday, what a difference, feet now firmly planted on the 🤣 floor. Not ridden yet hopefully out near the end of the week and off for its Mot next week! 😉

[bob dumbell]

Well I've lowered the forks 15mm as well as the links, what a difference! Both feet now firmly planted on the floor (I'm 5'8") bike handles just as well.
Also carried out oil change and had the bike MOT'd today happy man!

[tallpaul]

Good result!