2)  The new links come with only the bearings and seals, so install the center sleeve and the
          two step washers (flat side out) from your old OEM link into the new link. Install the new link
          on the bike (rear mounting bolt first) by pushing the mounting bolts in from the left side. You
          will have to lift the swingarm up to align the front mounting holes.

          3)  After installing the KoubaLinks, be sure the 90 degree grease fitting is facing down.  *Left
          link engraving will be upside down and backwards, right side will be readable left to right. 
          Install the washers/nuts, torque to 35 lbs-ft. 

          4)  For the best performance, set the sag (amount of vertical movement of the rear axle 
          FROM no weight to bike weight plus rider weight) at 3.40" with rider in full riding gear, 
          standing on the pegs.  Slide the fork tubes up until they barely clear the bottom of the stock
          handle bars.  *Do not over torque the triple clamp bolts.  (14 lbs-ft lower, 17 lbs-ft. upper)  If 
          the links are for lowering purposes ONLY, sag can be set at 100mm/ 3.90".  The easiest way
          we have found to adjust the rear spring preload is to use a long punch to loosen the top jam
          nut from the right  side and grasp the spring at the bottom and turn the spring and the nut at
          the same time.  ** you may need to put some lube on the shock threads to allow the nut to 
          turn freely.  Turning the spring/nut "clockwise" increases the preload and decreases the
          sag.  *Do not forget to tighten the jam nut with the punch after setting the sag.

          5)  For additional lowering of the front, the bars can be spaced up by installing a washer of 
          1/4" max thickness on top of the flanged washer above the top rubber mount on both sides.
          This will allow  the forks to be slide up farther if you require quicker steering.  *Disclaimer: 
          Sliding the fork tubes up too far will allow the tire to hit the fender when bottomed, so be
          careful out there. 

  *Note: The bearings we use in these links are used in the 05-06 Honda CRF450X and are
           the same ID as the stock Aprilia link, but are 1 mm smaller OD.  Also both of the bearing 
           seals are the same as the 02-up Honda CRF250/450

          If you like what the KoubaLink does for your suspension, please tell everyone, if you do not,
          please tell us.  We can be contacted at our email address below and are always interested 
          in your questions or comments.

          Norm Kouba
          Email: njkouba@ix.netcom.com
 
 

                   Ordering info. and pricing can be found on our ORDER FORM.

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