lower your husqvarna 701

If you're looking to turn your Husqvarna 701 or KTM 690 enduro, into a fully capable Adventure Motorcycle chances are you will be happier if you lower your Husqvarna 701 at least a little. Adding an aftermarket comfort seat tends to add to the height of the bike, and this machine is tall compared with most bikes that you might consider for your next adventure machine. Fortunately thanks to Koubalink and Warp 9 lowering your Husqvarna 701 is actually not very technical, and is a modification that most riders can easily do in the comfort of their own garage.
The KoubaLink Lowering Link can be found at the the following link:
amzn.to/3zk5zB3
The Warp 9 Supermoto Kickstand can be found at the following link:
aomc.mx/SM-690KTMKICK-2.html
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[@areess6209]

Ive got a 2017 701 Enduro. Instant follow. Great content.

[@TheCorneringStore]

Thanks for the video. I just lowered mine and your video helped out!

[@mr.dozer.7471]

Bro. BIG 👍👍!

[@zap5936]

I put the seat concepts low seat that's a little wider and it's very comfortable and the lowering link then I added 7/16 to the soul of my boots

[@bretthawton]

Paint can tool hack is handy!

[@kai-uweoch1159]

I would highly recommend a torque wrench on all those vital screws and bolts, values can be found in the instruction manual!

[@Duken4evr29]

'23 701 owner here, these are my opinions on the design of these big thumpers and the advantages and disadvantages they create.

[@BlackdogADV]

I did that but it wasn’t quite enough, so I had a suspension shop lower it another inch. Mine is a 2017, one of the tallest 701s.

[@boulderwheelies]

Thanks for the informative videos! I just bought a used 2017 Enduro and I will make some changes for sure. I know Kouba has been making lowering links for years and lots of people like these but have you noticed any negative side effects at all? Tire rubbing fenders? Handling any different?

[@missinglinq]

Great video. Very clear. I have a 690. The only time I've laid the bike down it's because I'm on my tippy toes on the bike. I really need to lower the bike. It would be nice to see the before and after picture of the bike. Can you tell it's been lowered?

[@Jonathan-ez8tq]

I mounted the koubalink 701-1(0,75inch), the back is 15mm down, i lowered also the fork 13mm down, seat hight is now 0.6 inch lower (15mm). By the way i’m 1.83m tall, still not flat footed but it’s a bit better now :) (I have the ergo seat on the bike, it may change the high, but îm not sure)

[@Possumglue]

Nice video. But it would have been REALLY helpful to know how to loosen the bolts on either side holding the brake and gear pedals (and the swingarm). Most of my time was spent cursing trying to loosen and tightening them. Is there a trick to it? I couldn't find anything to help me out in the shop or owner's manuals, or Google.

[@ronnies2wheeladventures]

Great video, thanks. What brand is the shorterned kickstand?

[@talenvar2706]

Great video. I was wondering if you found or had to fabricate a Warp 9 SM kickstand foot pad or are you doing something different? Using your video, I did the same thing with mine and dropped it 1". I find the lean on the SM kickstand a bit nerve wracking at times. I haven't found a foot pad specifically made for this kickstand. Suggestions?

[@evelcustom9864]

Of those comfort seats you have there, how comfortable are they for a passenger? They seem wider and cushier in the front but I can’t see that much more padding in the back.

[@aggiejet]

I have a 2020 701 and I too am looking to lower it some. I ordered a Kouba KTM8-1 (1.25”) lowering link. I can’t raise my forks that much without hitting the handlebars. (There is about 5/8” clearance) I am looking for an internal kit to lower the forks. Do you have any suggestions for that?

[@zim32100]

In the video you mentioned a "kickstand foot" to make up for the short Warp 9 kickstand...is there a specific kickstand foot or did you fabricate it yourself?

[@blacy001]

why is this a issue I'm 5'7" (1.7m for EU) I've never had a problem with my 701. in fact I think it could use more ground clearance my black dog skid plate is gonging all the time when I'm banging through single track . I mean do what you want its your bike but at lest rock it a bit before you start changing things up.

[@Doctor9Raccoon]

how much lower did it get? and does it work on ktm 690 enduro R (just got my first bike)

[@ridemfast7625]

Bought a used 2020 Husq 701 that has the Kubalink ktm8-1 lowering link and the bottom of the spring hits the swing arm when on the side stand. Anyone else check for that?