Impact of fitting lowering links on side and centre stands?

[Stevej]

I am thinking of fitting some 25mm Lust Racing lowering links that I got a while ago off a very nice gentleman on this forum.  Two things I'd welcome advice on from those who have done the same/similar:

1. Was there any significant impact on use of the side and centre stands? and
2. Apart from an adjustment to the front forks, were there any other pros or cons?

I've not fitted them to date as I can just about get my feet flat on the ground, but being a little closer to the ground would improve my overall sense of security - although if it compromises use of the side and/or centre stands I'm not sure the difference will be worth the 'price'.  I'll probably fit them and see how I get on, but would welcome thoughts from those who have already done so.

Cheers

[Gert]

Before you install anything, have you tried lowering the front, by raising the forks by 10 -15mm? http://www.v-strom.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=33161.msg326933#msg326933 may be of interest.

[Stevej]

Gert - cheers - I was anticipating doing both (raising forks and lowering links at the back) - but was wondering about the impact on the side/centre stands.

[Barbel Mick]

Steve, have a look at this thread. If you do a search for lowering kits/centre/side stand you may find a bit more information.

http://www.v-strom.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=29733.msg294595#msg294595

I was/am in a similar situation to you, I cut the rubber seat blocks in half and that made 1/4" - 1/2" difference, plus raising the forks a touch (there is a max amount) as well may be enough for you. 

[Stevej]

Mick - thanks.

[Graham62]

I lowered my Wee about 1" on the back and 15mm at the front. I had trouble getting it on the centre stand so I had the it cut down by 3/4" all was OK, I've now put the back back to standard and had to fit a new centre stand.

[Stevej]

Graham - that's what I was suspecting I would end up doing.  Think I will leave as it is.  Many thanks.

[Gassoon]

Yeah, same lowering links on mine: harder to get on centre stand (esp with luggage on), and sidestand lean is less, meaning more upright bike on stand - make sure you don't have heaviest pannier on right side of bike at filling stations - a scary sight, a totally upright strom. A mozzy landing on the right hand mirror could topple the bugger!