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Motorcycle Lowering Links

Application-specific lowering solutions built around your motorcycle’s fitment, ride-height requirements, and suspension geometry.

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What Is a Lowering Link

Built for Application-Specific Fitment

Lowering links replace or modify the original rear suspension linkage to change rear ride height, according to the motorcycle’s linkage geometry and the specified link dimensions.

Where We Fit In

We manufacture fixed, multi-position, and adjustable lowering-link configurations according to application requirements, drawings, samples, or specified dimensions — not limited to a fixed catalog of standard sizes.

Configuration

Choose the Right Lowering Configuration

The appropriate configuration depends on the intended application and required adjustment range — not one configuration being universally better.

Fixed Lowering Links

A defined ride-height change for a specific application and fitment.

Suited To

Standard aftermarket products, specific motorcycle applications, fixed lowering targets

Multi-Position Lowering Links

Multiple defined height settings within one linkage design.

Suited To

Different rider requirements, different setup preferences, a handful of repeatable height settings

Adjustable Lowering Links

A defined adjustment range for flexible ride-height adjustment.

Suited To

Rider fit refinement, performance setup, variable ride-height requirements

Fitment

Fitment Starts With the Motorcycle

Lowering links are not universal components. Link dimensions and geometry need to be matched to the motorcycle’s original suspension linkage and the intended ride-height change — this is what we confirm before quoting.

Motorcycle Make	Model & Model Year
OEM Linkage Dimensions	Center-to-Center Length
Mounting Width	Mounting-Hole Diameter
Bearing / Bushing Interface	Required Lowering Amount

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Engineering

Lowering Amount Depends on Motorcycle Geometry

Lowering amount depends on the motorcycle’s linkage geometry, link dimensions, and suspension setup — not the link dimensions alone. The advertised lowering amount refers to the change in rear ride height, and does not necessarily equal the same reduction in seat height. The same link-length change can produce a different result on a different linkage design, so this isn’t a figure we generalize across motorcycles.

What Changes When You Lower the Rear Suspension?

Ride Height

Changes according to the linkage geometry and specified dimensions.

Seat Height

The actual reduction varies by motorcycle and suspension setup.

Chassis Geometry

Rear ride-height changes can alter chassis attitude and steering characteristics.

Ground Clearance

Lowering can reduce available ground and suspension clearance.

Side Stand

The motorcycle’s parked lean angle may change and may need consideration.

Applications

Lowering Links Across Platforms

Sportbike

Rear ride-height adjustment for rider fitment, stance and performance-oriented suspension setup.

Naked

Bike fit and ride height adjustment for rider stance and handling preference.

Adventure / Dual Sport

Lower rear ride height can improve ground reach while requiring consideration of clearance and chassis balance.

Off-Road / Motocross

Linkage modification for rider fit and application-specific suspension setup.

Cruiser

Rider fit and reach, matched to riding position and stance.

Drag / Performance

Adjustable rear ride height to support application-specific chassis and launch setup.

Materials & Finishes

Matched to Application & Design

6061-T6 Aluminum

Structure & weight — a practical choice for CNC-machined links where strength, machinability and weight need to stay balanced

7075-T6 Aluminum

Strength-to-weight — higher-strength lightweight billet designs

Alloy Steel

Load capacity & durability — applications requiring higher structural strength

Stainless Steel

Corrosion resistance — exposed components and adjustment hardware

Titanium

Specialized lightweight performance — where the design and cost requirement justify its use

Available finishes

Anodizing, plating, passivation, electropolishing, powder coating, or other specified finishes according to material and application.

Manufacturing

Manufactured for Repeatable Fitment

CNC Machining

Precision machining for application-specific linkage dimensions and profiles.

Dimensional Control

Controlled center-to-center dimensions, mounting interfaces, hole locations and other fit-critical features.

Custom Production

Manufacturing based on customer drawings, samples, specifications, or approved designs.

No Fixed Catalog Limitation

We manufacture to your required dimensions, configurations, and application specifications rather than limiting production to a fixed set of standard sizes — link only, or with bearing, seal and spacer integration, according to your requirement.

Custom Motorcycle Lowering Links for Aftermarket Brands

Custom Dimensions	Custom Lowering Targets
Fixed or Adjustable Configurations	Bearing / Bushing Integration
Spacers & Hardware	Material Selection
Surface Finish	Branding & Packaging

Have an existing link, drawing, or OEM reference?

Send it to us for review

FAQ

Common Questions

What does a motorcycle lowering link do?

It replaces or modifies the original rear suspension linkage to change rear ride height, according to the motorcycle’s linkage geometry and the link’s dimensions.

How much will a lowering link lower my motorcycle?

This depends on the motorcycle’s original linkage geometry and the specified link dimensions — there isn’t a universal formula that applies the same way across different motorcycles.

Does the lowering amount equal the seat-height reduction?

Not necessarily. The advertised lowering amount refers to the rear ride-height change; the actual seat-height reduction depends on the motorcycle’s suspension setup, preload, and other factors.

Will lowering the rear suspension affect handling?

It can. Changing rear ride height alters chassis geometry, which may affect handling characteristics — the extent depends on the specific motorcycle and amount of change.

Do I need to lower the front suspension as well?

Possibly, depending on the desired front/rear balance. This is worth discussing as part of your application — we don’t generalize a fixed front-to-rear ratio across motorcycles.

Will I lose ground clearance after installing a lowering link?

Generally yes, to some degree — lowering the rear ride height reduces available ground and suspension clearance, which matters more for off-road and adventure applications.

Will I need to modify the side stand?

Possibly. Lowering the motorcycle can change its parked lean angle, and some applications require a shorter or adjustable side stand as a result.

Can HPM manufacture custom motorcycle lowering links?

Yes. We manufacture fixed, multi-position, and adjustable lowering links to your drawing, sample, or specified dimensions, including bearing and hardware integration where required.

Before You Reach Out

What We Need to Quote

Motorcycle Make / Model / Year	Required Lowering Amount
Existing Link or Drawing	Key Mounting Dimensions
Fixed or Adjustable Configuration	Bearing / Bushing Requirements

Don’t have all of these yet? Send what you have — we’ll help confirm the rest.

Need a Specific Lowering Link Configuration?

Send us your drawing, sample, OEM reference, or application requirements. We can manufacture fixed, multi-position, and adjustable motorcycle lowering links to your specified design.

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