Is a 20mm lowering link set available?

[ZShyster]

I have owned both a Triumph Trophy SE 2013 and a Triumph Explorer (1200) XC before and lowered both 20mm using Lust lowering links.

I currently own a Triumph 2016 Tiger 800 XRT and would like to lower it 20mm, however, Lust only makes a 30mm and a 40mm lowering link kit.  I bought the 30mm kit and it is sitting on my desk.  I am concerned that it will lower the bike more than necessary.

I experienced  a problem with the Explorer when I lowered it 40mm.  The bike road fine but my toe would hit the ground in tight turns.  I do not want the same problem with the Tiger.

Any thoughts or advice?  Is a 20mm kit available from anyone else?  I am not a fan of adjustable links.

Thanks for any advice or recommendations.

Ride Safe,
ZShyster

[samsgrandad]

Hi there, yes 20mm  lowering links are available. I have a tiger 800 and have lowered it with a set of these links.

I bought mine from ebay here in the uk and they were a great deal less than Lust links and seem to be of very similar quality. I have no idea of the maker though!

[Paulhere]

Is 25mm too much?

https://www.squaredeals-ltd.co.uk/tiger-800--800xc-suspension-lowering-kit-stainless-steel-25mm-lower-14261-p.asp

[tauzero]

It's not a big job to swap linkages. Why not try the 30mm out and see if it is too much before buying another one?

[Ragtop]

Yes, theres a company called Free Spirit Parts - seemingly Italy based, but won’t sell privately - only allowing me to submit a request to my local dealer, who I don’t rate much at the best of times...

https://www.freespiritsparts.com/en/rear-suspension-lowering-kit-for-triumph-tiger-800-2015-03-18.html

They also do a 10mm which I’m considering - they don’t mention benefitting from the shorter XR sidestand on the 10mm, but they do for the 20mm.

[ZShyster]

Ragtop,

Thanks for the information.  They apparently have a dealer here in Chicago.  I will give them a call.

Ride Safe,
ZShyster

[fac191]

To keep the geometry right i believe you drop the front 1/3 of what you do the rear.

[Paulhere]

Originally Posted by fac191

To keep the geometry right i believe you drop the front 1/3 of what you do the rear.

I prefer 2/3's. Works for me.

[fac191]

Thats good. If you have an xc the last thing you need is slower steering.

[Paulhere]

Originally Posted by fac191

Thats good. If you have an xc the last thing you need is slower steering.

Dunno about XC's. The OP has an XR same as me.