2) Raise the motorcycle with a bike stand, milk crate, etc., so the rear wheel is just slightly off
    the ground.  Remove the 17mm nut (right side) from the forward link mounting bolt and 
    push it out the left side. *You may need to raise the swing arm slightly so the bolt will slide
    out freely. Then remove the nut off the rear link mounting bolt (left side) and push it out the
    right side. Both links will now be off and your ready to install the KoubaLinks.  Some bikes
    have both the link mounting bolts installed from the same side and can see no reason they
    cannot be installed from either side.

3) When installing the KoubaLinks, (engraving to the outside and readable from the right side)
    the left link engraving will read backwards, as both links are identical. Install the new links 
    in the reverse order of the removal and torque the link mounting bolt nuts to approx. 
    40 lbs-ft.

4) After the links are installed, reset the race sag.  If the links are for lowering purposes ONLY, 
    sag can be set at 3.50", and will lower the rear of the bike approx. 1 3/4 inches depending 
    on the axle adjustment. If the best performance is desired we recommend a race sag 
    setting of  3.0 to 3.25 inches. The easiest way we have found to adjust the rear spring 
    preload is to use a long punch (we use a piece of 1/4" X 12" steel keyway stock, rounded
    on one end) to loosen the top jam nut from the right side, then grasp the spring at the 
    bottom and turn the spring and the preload nut at the same time.  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) The front forks can be slid up in the triple clamps until they almost contact the handlebars,
    which is a good starting point with the lowering links.  Headshake or turns too quickly? 
    Move them back down a little, like 1/8" at a time until handling is exceptable.  Disclaimer:
    Sliding the tubes "up" farther can allow the tire to hit the fender and could lock up the 
    front wheel, so be careful out there.

    If you like what the KoubaLinks do 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 you questions or comments.
    Norm

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

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