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                                   Installation Instructions
                        Fits:  Kawasaki 1994-up KLX250/300 and 06-up KLX250H6F Dual Sport. 
                   *These links will fit the 09 KLX250 dual sport models, but lowers the rear 1/4" less than on the 06-08 models. 
                                                       (Link Models KLX2, KLX3 & KLX4)    

                  **For additional lowering, our KX125/250 "X1" links will fit but are only recommended 
                                  for very non-aggressive riders that require the maxium lowering. (Lowers rear 2 1/8 inches)
 

                      KLX2 links shown above.

1) Raise the motorcycle with a bike stand, milk crate, etc., so the rear wheel is just
    slightly off the ground.  Remove the two 17 mm nuts from the bolts that hold 
    the links to the rocker and swing arm.  You may have to remove the lower chain
    roller and the screw holding the bottom of the rubber swing arm protector to
    allow the link bolts to be removed out the left side. (Not required on the dual
    sport model KLX250.)  *Raise the rear wheel slightly to allow the first bolt to
    slide out easily.) 

2) After removing the stock links you should be ready to install the KoubaLinks. 
    (engraving to the outside, right link is readable, left link reads backwards)
    Install the links making sure the link on the nut end of the mounting bolts is
    over the shoulder on the bolt before tightening. Install the mounting bolt nuts
    and  torque to 40 lb-ft. 

3) For the best performance set the race sag (amount of vertical movement of
    the rear axle FROM no weight to bike weight plus rider weight) at 3 3/4"
    with the KLX2 links, 3 1/2” with the KLX3 links, and 3 1/4” with the KLX4
    links. *Sag is set by tightening or loosening the rear spring preload with the
    nuts on top of the spring.  Sag is measured with the rider in full riding gear,
    standing on the pegs, and including all carried items.  If the links are for
    lowering purposes ONLY, race sag is set at 3.90 inches, and will lower the rear
    of the bike .75" with the KLX2 links, 1.125" with the KLX3 links, and 1.5" with
    the KLX4 links. 

4) The front forks can be slid up in the triple clamps .5" until they almost contact 
     the handlebars.  For additional lowering of the front, a second set of the top
     handlebar clamps can be installed under the bars and tightened with 3/4" 
     longer bolts, that will allow the fork tubes to be slid up an additional ¾ inches. 
     Disclaimer:  Lowering the rear more than the front will change the geometry
     and could effect the handling.  Sliding the front fork tubes up TOO far can
     allow  the front tire to hit the front fender under hard compression and lock the
     front wheel, so be careful out there.
 

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

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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