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Soupy's Lowering Link Kit With Adjustable Kickstand

Bud

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The title says it all.  $165 plus actual shipping.  This is on sale on Soupy's site for $330.
 
Yes sir it is used.  Blue had these on and the centerstand was installed.  You would have to roll it up on a couple of 2x4's to get it up on the stand.
 
Bud, not interested in purchase, but interested in your post.

Many have reported that the center stand can't be used if the Soupy's Lowering Link is used.
If those reports were incorrect and it will work, is great news!
Can you give more details? Did you make mods or other? {Mebbe a picture?}

Next, would it be possible to shorten the stock center stand {to make it easier to get the bike on the stand}?

Ride safe, Ted
 
When I bought Blue from Fred, he knew I wanted to use the center stand, so it was installed when I got it.  Is it hard to get on the center stand without 2x4's or help?  Absolutely it is.  I couldn't do it alone.  With the help of my son, I could.  Can you ride it with the center stand installed and being lowered?  I did until I pulled the lowering links.  Does it drag much easier than stock height?  Yes it does.  As for working with a shortened center stand, I have no idea.  I don't have any pics that were taken before I pulled the lowering links.  HTH
 
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According to Fred's records, these were installed May 5, 2018 @ 38k miles.  I pulled them a few months ago at about 50k miles.
 
https://soupysperformance.com/kawasaki/concours-1000-zg1000/concours-1000-zg1000-1986-2006-adjustable-kickstand-lowering-links-combo-kit.html

It appears they will work.
Thinking about it, maybe they didn't work if someone installs a ZG-14 shock as they hit the spring?

Ride safe, Ted
 
connie_rider said:
https://soupysperformance.com/kawasaki/concours-1000-zg1000/concours-1000-zg1000-1986-2006-adjustable-kickstand-lowering-links-combo-kit.html

It appears they will work.
Thinking about it, maybe they didn't work if someone installs a ZG-14 shock as they hit the spring?

Ride safe, Ted
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It seems like batboy encountered that issue and got around it with some washers or something.
 
Yes, I do recall that..
  {Wonder what ever happened to him? Just stopped posting}

I think I recall that someone (?) else recently tried a Soupy's and said it didn't fit.
But perhaps that was on a C-14.. {My memory is getting worse and worse}  :-[

Ride safe, Ted
 
With the 17" rims, ZRX front end and ZZR shock I can't quite flat foot both feet at a stop so I was thinking of lowering just a bit to do so but if I have to shim the links out and worry about the center stand side clearance? maybe I should live with what I have.

Is that rod attached at the sidestand foot the lever to put the sidestand down stock from Soupy? Does it stop on the rubber bumper on the exhaust can?
 
connie_rider said:
Yes, I do recall that..
  {Wonder what ever happened to him? Just stopped posting}

I think I recall that someone (?) else recently tried a Soupy's and said it didn't fit.
But perhaps that was on a C-14.. {My memory is getting worse and worse}  :-[

Ride safe, Ted
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Hmm, I have someones lowering links,along with C-14 shock and center stand and everything works just fine together.I just don't remember whom was the manuf. but I think you gave me his phone #.
 
yup. going to try to use those to fit the '14 shock i have, so i probably wont need the sidestand if any ones looking. Thanks Bud. \m/
 
Thnaks guys, it all worked out beautifully for those that participated i think.

I'll get the c10 back this weekend i think (its on loan right now) and try to get that 14 shock stabbed in there.  :beerchug:
 
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