Lowering links

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Hi All,
Found the seat height on my ZR750j a little higher than comfortable (you're right I'm under 1.8 metres) so I did a bit of research and came across lowering links and a fellow member Lurch's post saying he had some free to a good home.
He was as good as his word and sent them down to me, (thanks again Lurch).
While waiting for them to arrive I searched for more info and found a site giving the pros and cons of fitting these links and another with details on how to fit etc. (the fitting article not very helpfull)
When Lurch's links turned out to be unsuitable (bad luck too short) I ordered a set of Soupysperformance adjustable links, much better value than the Pommy fixed links.
Being impatient and having time to kill I decided to make a temporary set of links and fit them to check out the pros and cons.
I found there weren't any. I fitted some longer links made from scrap and lowered (raised?) the rear axle approximately 30 mm. I noticed no detectable difference in the spring rate or rear suspension stiffness, the side stand was still quite stable and nothing scraped the bitumen. I still love how it steers in the suburbs and sweepers and could convince myself it's better.
I'm still thinking about pushing the forks through the yokes about 5 mm as well, but I don't think it's necessary and would mean having to shorten the side stand a little (rainy day job).
For the tech minded, the original links had a hole centre spacing of 183 mm and my home mades are 190 mm.
When the Soupy units arrive I'll experiment a bit more and after I fit them I will try to post a procedure & pics etc but I can tell you now it's quite easy to make some fixed links and fit them yourself for next to nothing.