How to Lower A Husqvarna Or KTM

In the video I show how to Lower a Husqvarna or KTM that has the linkage rear suspension system. When I bought my Husqvarna FE350 I specifically chose that bike and not the identical KTM EXC 350F because of the Link suspension that can be easily modified and lowered with a simple link change. Being 5" 10 in height I thought it would be a better choice to buy. John and I swapped the link and dropped the bike by 2.5 inch aprox..
Very easy install and I couldn't be happier with the outcome.
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[@bettym7346]

Thank you for posting this, it made the decision to buy the Husky FE 350 much easier. Even before installing this lowering link, my husband said this was simply the best dirt bike he's ever owned, and he's been riding in the dirt over 50 years. His first Husky was in 1970. He's 5'8" and of course wanted to touch the ground; your video has also made installation much easier (no instructions came with the part).

[@HOLYSHIFT]

I’m happy it really helped you. Thanks for the kind words

[@jpittman757]

Like working with dad. Thanks for the memories

[@itsFritz]

You guys are hilarious working together! I especially liked the "push it in like a Man" comment; the irony was of course, the guy who said it had a towel down as to not hurt his manly knees. I enjoyed the video guys and learned from it. Thank you.

[@franoismare9512]

Hey hey crazy dudes. Thanks for this video. I need to lower my KTM 640 dule sport. Not to be flat footed but to get my but in the seat. My age 56, I'm 6 ft 6, cant do the lift the leg high enough thing anymore. I will definitely remember the 85nM torque on the bolts and nuts :) Frankie / South Africa.

[@FATBIKEMIKE]

No grease and what about the front???? Bad idea

[@markeverson5849]

Exactly what I was thinking they didn't Grease the shafts

[@_STEEZE_Gaming_]

Everything you do to your rear suspension causes different handling adjustments. Rather you do the front or not. Some people prefer a swing when riding. Some people like the lean.

[@_STEEZE_Gaming_]

But I agree, Where the grease at????

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I went back to the stock pull arm link of my YZ250, and did what I needed to do with the shock and fork, (about .75" less travel). I found that with the longer links, it does not shorten the wheel travel, but just shifts it,----into your fender. So it would be like hitting the brake if you bottom it out on the fender, (which is probably a real bad time to hit the rear brake), while beating on the fender and sub frame. My almost expert opinion, (if you want the most functional bike possible), I think it is better to stick with the stock link and lower the bike elsewhere. Me and that bike are going to get along real well this summer. :)

[@mikepasek]

You would need to go up on the spring to stiffen it so it doesn’t bottom out as easy

[@andrewpinheiro7202]

You guys make a good team

[@gregjones6627]

Nice video, but how do you lower the front to match?

[@izmesamsung2581]

You're done.... now take it out again and reassemble but this time with grease, quite a lot in fact, waterproof grease preferably! Any linkage must be properly lubricated, and your vid skips this completely: fooi man! Then, when you've done that, you'll next raise the stanchions an inch through the triples surely, to obtain the proper steering settings again? You need to do that, one cannot lower a bike only front or rear as this affects the steering geometry negatively. Oh, setting the various sags at the rear is also a must, so do that when the front is lowered too.... and only when all that is done measure the seatheight.

[@luisochoa2121]

Awesome. Man I’m 5’8 n def need one lowered . I was going to get the ktm and lower it internally which would be more money. But now I’ll with the husky . Thanks

[@caputo116]

After several years, would you say that this was a good product? Is it high-quality great video by the way?

[@Doctor9Raccoon]

Bumb comment

[@cjw9541]

You guys crack me up! Thanks for the install video 🤙

[@atreium787]

You two guys fight like brothers!!! 😂😂😂

[@OhPhilly]

Did you need to shorten the kick stand afterwards?

[@foxtrotgolf5698]

Good job guys. It takes a lot of patience for old pals ( I’m over 50) to work as a team sometimes. Actually, you could perfectly flat foot that bike without lowering it. But it will cost you 2 big balls and gain high pitch voice. Just kiddin’ 😉

[@HOLYSHIFT]

Foxtrot Golf haha 😂 true

[@shodbaker]

Good job pal. I just purchased a pro circuit lowering link and I can’t wait to get it on.

[@fabienpics]

Nice.... but you suppose to lower the fork to... for better geometry... from the triple clamp 25mm + -

[@terrylantz2831]

This was just as funny as it was educational, lol. Can't believe I paid a mechanic like $300 for two bolts and it barely lowered my KTM 125 SX. Good video though, you guys are hilarious.

[@HOLYSHIFT]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@markeverson5849]

These guys were so excited about inserting the shaft they forgot the ad Grease:-) I was thinking well are these without lubrication now?

[@buxka2]

Did this on my 2018 beta xtrainer. Busted a knuckle or two down there.

[@jaishetty8586]

One hammer stroke = 55 newton meters . Hilarious. I enjoyed this.

[@chasodunhour]

Did you lower the forks as well to level the bike?

[@HOLYSHIFT]

No - left it the same

[@ickomaxiss]

Sorry for question,how tall are you?

[@edwardahrens5487]

You should have greased the pivot joint, you need new helper.

[@mandmmilling3716]

Did you lower the front to match? Did the handleing change?

[@kevinalexandervalenzuela4098]

Great question! I want to know the same thing. How was the handling if front and back were lowered proportionally?

[@risingeagle915]

I had so much fun watching this video. You guys are hilarious 😂 but most of all got’er done 🤙🏽 I’m about to do this to my KTM 350 and I’m “almost” 5’11” 😬

[@gnt3c]

do you have the xact link in KTM 350?

[@risingeagle915]

@@gnt3c I ended up not doing it.

[@gnt3c]

are you sure it lowered by 2.5inch? I think it is 2.5cm, right?

[@omarcaban9917]

Great info thanks! I wasn't aware of this I have the same problem on my 18 xcw ktm 150 what is the name of the part?

[@richardstremlow6075]

Did you make any adjustments to the forks?

[@HOLYSHIFT]

No

[@tisiv5871]

Hi, is there any way to raise the bike and not mess up riding stability? I'm 190 cm tall. Thanx

[@HOLYSHIFT]

tis iv wow - tough question... I wouldn’t know to tell you - but Common sense would say that raising the CG would create some instability yet I don’t know how significant the change would be....Sorry I can’t be be more helpful

[@scottyd2262]

@tis iv Get a taller seat.. That's your only option.. Or a taller bike maybe ?

[@trom0679]

Hi from the French reviera just joined the channel great vid and keep pushing it in lol

[@HOLYSHIFT]

Hey welcome to my home. Thanks 👍🏼

[@jamiewilliams2261]

Damn, yous made that look sooooooooo hard!!!

[@HOLYSHIFT]

Jamie Williams haha 😂 piece of cake 🍰

[@jabee81]

Thankyou so much for making this video

[@HOLYSHIFT]

My pleasure 😊

[@Mark-op7zt]

I'm going with a Beta to avoid using the dog bones. I can have the seat height lowered 1.6" that they do inhouse and it only affects the travel but does not mess with the geometry of the bike. For my style of riding, I seriously doubt I will miss the travel. It's pretty reasonably priced if ordered through their suspension shop. Betas have a lower seat height anyway compared to the Japanese or KTM/Husky. There's also the option of a lower seat from Seat concepts or Enduro Engineering. That will give you another .6".

[@danysanjab2539]

What does beta use other than the dog bones please

[@6eastModej25]

Send link

[@srrtbb]

hahahah this reminded me and my bff working on cars when we were younger. I'm getting my excf 350 lower as well, and I'm a lot shorter than you. I can't wait.

[@jagerpowell4424]

Don't you have drop the front as well?

[@Doctor9Raccoon]

yes u need

[@bobraduchel5284]

Just curious for point of reference. What is your inseam measurement?

[@HOLYSHIFT]

31

[@Jasonrcsd]

rofl! you guys make me miss my Jersey friends! nice mod and video! and thanks for not editing out the good stuff! lol

[@michmex520]

Is this item fits on my 2019 TE300i husqvarna??

[@jamiemurphy3404]

Love the torque wrench

[@HOLYSHIFT]

Jamie Murphy the most accurate one we could find 😂

[@craigbaker6321]

with the link did your shock rub on the swing arm ,and when you bottom did it hit the fender thanks

[@HOLYSHIFT]

Craig Baker didn’t happen to me ! Yet I don’t ride that hard

[@craigbaker6321]

@@HOLYSHIFT thanks ihad a kouba link for ym te 250 and i pu it on the fe 450 17 t0 a 19 now i can touch the ground lol,thanks for the reply

[@chuck8228]

hey i need youre help please .. i have a ktm 125.. there is a lot of oil coming out of the end of my muffler and gets all over everthing my ratio is 40;1..can you help or is this norma/ thanks

[@gradocchio]

Abott & Costello work on a motorcycle, you guys are funny. That changes the suspension geometry and rake angle, neither of which is a good thing.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

How much longer is the new link compared to the stock link?

[@HOLYSHIFT]

EarthSurferUSA - wow I wouldn’t know - I never actually measured it. I just looked at the final results of lowering the rear end by almost 2 inch

[@EarthSurferUSA]

@@HOLYSHIFT I took off my Pro Circuit longer link and put the stock one back on. It was closer to stock than yours by far, (maybe a 3mm difference in length).

[@chuck8228]

holy molly..its holy shift.

[@MALBACHinc]

55nm precise, Im subbing!!

[@rw7510]

That Simpson’s laugh was gold

[@tedurlton8403]

Is that the exact lowering link you used on Amazon?

[@HOLYSHIFT]

Ted Urlton yes- the link in my description is the exact item I bought and installed

[@Mattsharona]

What about the front?

[@dragosudrea1171]

What tyres you've got on?

[@HOLYSHIFT]

Stock that came with bike....don’t remember name..

[@HOLYSHIFT]

Just realized during watching that the height lowered was 1" 3/8 inch and not 2" 3/8 like we thought during the filming...dumb ass math!

[@lirazation]

Hey Ho! I am 1.62 meter tall, 47 Kg.... I want to lower the Husqvarna FE 250. I am not sure if the 250 and 350 as the same link... Want to ask if there was any change in the riding itself.. balance wise... shock breaking.....?

[@HOLYSHIFT]

lirazation not any significant difference. Try it out and You can always change back - it’s an easy install

[@AHHHHtoast]

I'll have to that's my favorite part he means his friend John john is a good guy lol

[@PEROTTIX]

Thanks for the video Sandy! May I ask you how did the rear shock behavior change? Some people are telling me that it becomes stiffer? Is it really so and does this link make the bike uncomfortable or strange to ride ? Did you have to change the forks setup as well ? Thanks for help. Alberto

[@HOLYSHIFT]

A P I don’t feel that much of a difference- for my style of riding (average enduro difficulty) it’s just fine . Biggest advantage is the fact that I can easily reach the ground and that gives so much more confidence!

[@zerone9521]

Did you try adjusting the sag before lowering it?

[@HOLYSHIFT]

Sure

[@Tizzy_p]

@@HOLYSHIFT nope😂😂

[@dbfanrob1]

Hey Sandy what year is your Husky and where did you get the link?

[@HOLYSHIFT]

Hi Robert I just put a link in the description to the kit that I got to lower the bike - it's a quick and easy project. Good luck - ride hard! LOL

[@HOLYSHIFT]

Husky FE350 2018

[@Tashyncho-Sapa]

is that tkc 80 tires, if yes are you happy with them

[@HOLYSHIFT]

Tashun Kosapa - not sure what they are- they came standard stock when I bought the bike. They are good for Dual purpose but mainly better off road- 80/20

[@Tashyncho-Sapa]

@@HOLYSHIFT btw, did you lower the front as well or only the rear

[@HOLYSHIFT]

Tashun Kosapa back only

[@Jake-tt6mk]

3D modeling the GE variant of the 787 engine (I`m a graphic artist) on one screen, watching you two on the other ...so a good day. Thanks for sharing! Trying to see if this is available for the 2021 501s, wish me luck. Cheers!

[@150xcw]

how much did the part cost?

[@HOLYSHIFT]

I don’t remember- but there’s a link below the video for the item

[@zackedwards7803]

Did u guys grease the bolt? you better hope so... oh lawwwdddd!

[@debarghyachattopadhyay2614]

Where did you buy that

[@HOLYSHIFT]

Link to lowering kit down under the video description

[@onprooutdoor8628]

Where can buy 1:28 the zeta ? Thanks

[@HOLYSHIFT]

Amazon

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

You guys had me laughing watching drinking my morning coffee!!! not sure how the hell you ended up on my feed but shit made me laugh this Sunday morning, "Tap it like a Man" !!!!!

[@HOLYSHIFT]

Colin Goldthorpe hahaha- happy you enjoyed man !

[@Bowiehair]

Need this

[@thirdydones4777]

No grease?? 🤔

[@speezy1414]

also will this lowering link work for 2017 husqvarna 701 enduro?

[@HOLYSHIFT]

MotoSteve Films - I don’t really know the specs of that bike...Sorry

[@sameersawan5863]

Cost?

[@jameshind6644]

You can’t count. 23 3/8 minus 22 is 1 3/8 not 2 3/8 .

[@zakkyummms]

Shift to the side. Otherwise, just don’t stop and you don’t need to lower it.

[@lihwek7714]

Hello are you specialised in husqvarna dirtbikes i have a husqvarna cr125 build in 1998 what kind of cover set can i put on it and what build type is the maximum i want the 2020 cover set on it or the 2014 one

[@Tizzy_p]

If you buy the actual seat cover alone it should fit

[@anthonypollard3597]

How tall are you?

[@HOLYSHIFT]

5”10”

[@anthonypollard3597]

@@HOLYSHIFT I’m 5”3” you think I’ll fit?

[@HOLYSHIFT]

@@anthonypollard3597 my jeans inseam is 32” I don’t know if this bike will be right for you -as it is a tall bike... you must try it out ...

[@emterperez7109]

Did you or are you going to lower thr front

[@HOLYSHIFT]

No . Leaving it the way it is

[@emterperez7109]

Would like to lower my 2013 ktm 500 xcw but Zeta doesn’t sell one. Like your video good times in garage ha.

[@dalehawkes1698]

It should be greased plus have to drop the forks through the triple clamps the same amount els it will handle terrible and be out of balance 🏍🏍👍👍

[@MarkSpencerAZ]

Why are new englanders grumpy?

[@LostBoyzProduction]

HAHAHAH the friendly yelling was my favorite

[@disposablehero7739]

0:13 oh what's her name??

[@redtreepython]

Thick

[@ChrisVonDoom83]

A 3rd stooge y’all would have a hit! 😂

[@MeMe-gj5pf]

Funniest video ever. Your turn to hold film.. camera gets pointed straight up 🤣

[@teluguentertainment9798]

Height reduce is possible for NS200???

[@alanjohnstone2539]

Where is the grease! Too much of a rush

[@jamespolucha6911]

Some grease would have been nice

[@speezy1414]

should've greased those bearings and sleeve

[@adriandeere847]

You two argue like me and my twin.

[@johnhelems721]

That won’t last no grease

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

Don’t ever lower motorcycle. It completely ruins its handling and chassis to in characteristics.

[@trido1986]

if just lowering the rear. bike out of balancr.steering like sht.. if u feel uncomfortable with it.its not the bike for u

[@mikeburnett6222]

You two should be married! You'd have a wonderful life together.🤣🤣🤣

[@adriandeere847]

I just got a ktm 525 and I'm 5'6''. I can not touch the ground at all unless I wear my wife's pumps.

[@chrisguapo__]

im 5’7 and im getting q kawaski 250 klx have you found a solution to your problem????

[@ccterc]

Hey I see you guys are from the communist state of NJ just like myself. I have a question about the lowering link. Is there any way to comunícate over phone ?

[@ToastyNWT]

4 years later i hope the cameramen is less useless now a days seems like he just made his friend do everything

[@k9sgarage301]

🤣🤣🤣 he was not happy about you not doing anything

[@Churros1209]

Husky wrench on a husky lol

[@AHHHHtoast]

His friend knows what to do at least he is the douche that backflips it stopped lol

[@kirkwilliams4942]

What a freakin train wreck.

[@subutakho-ud1qm]

Will this fit ivartpilan 401

[@sanjamaric5743]

How tall are you?