Yamaha R7 Motorcycle Lowering Tutorial- Step By Step Instructions in 4K
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- čas přidán 2. 01. 2022
- The new Yamaha R7 is a hell of a lot of fun to ride, but the seat height is high relative to other bikes on the market. As a short rider you are limited on options on what you can ride. By following this tutorial you can have your feet planted closer to the ground at a stop whether you are 5'2 or 5'10 and ride much more confidently. If you gained any knowledge at all, please sub and like the channel for the algorithm.
This was super helpful and very detailed, thanks for the video man! Just lowered my R7 and it was very straight forward after watching this. I do want to note, before installing the bearings onto the lowering link you'll have to install the bushings from the stock link, i think you had a bit of play/wobble when you installed the lowering link because the bushings were not placed on the lowering link. The bushings make it nice and snug. I'm sure it'll be fine without them, but i just wanted to throw that out for anyone else watching this as a guide. Thanks again!
Love the quality video going into depth with the torque specs and showing how the proper measurements of lowering, only thing I did different was before unclamping the handles I got tipex an marked where the handles sit before removal helped with even steer an also a quick wipe with detailer tipex gone like white board marker. Used long 3/8 ratchet with extension an swivel socket to get into the bolts, used some anti-seize on each bolt so next rider won’t have any problems unbolting 😎 ohh the R7 for anyone reading probably best beginner bike if you have dough to splash an have in mind you will have a fall depending on how you are as a biker and other road users. the hp an unbalanced firing order gives the rider friendly pull from Stand still also traffic situations won’t need to worry about to much jerk from the bike as it’s smooth taking off compared to other similar sized bikes. Stay awesome guys and keep life juicy😎
Great video man! Been wanting to lower my R7 for a little while now. At 5’5” it’s not the best confidence inspiring to not be able to flat foot or almost completely flat foot a bike. Great step by step tutorial!
do you feel stable tip toeing?
Do you have an r7 at 5'5? Because I'm 5'4 and I'm looking to buy one
@@combat223g2 I did but sold it and got a Z900 earlier this year
@@combat223g2did u get one I just got one and definitely need to lower mine
"You strip your bolt, you're not gonna have a good time." Solid life advice lol 🤙🏾nice walkthrough.
I'm having this 'good time' with my kickstand/sidestand right now. One hex bolt stripped. Either overtorqued and threadlocked to hell. No damn way to get off!
good stuff...im def about to lower the front end on my 23 r1...thanks for the vid!
You legit have skills... Good video bro.
Hi great video, just lowered my R7 as well. Do you have the link to the MT-07 adjustable kickstand? There are many adjustable kickstands but wanted to get the on in the video. Thankyou!
Hi, where can I get the one you installed? great video. Thank you so much
🔥🔥 always great content ✌🏽👍🏼
Always showing love. Appreciate it
nice video! I didn't know what is a lowering kit before :D
Nice bro! Looking forward to more content and great info. 👍
Appreciate it,
My girlfriend is 4 11. She could ride a ninja 650 which had a 31.1 inch stock seat. And she lowered it about 2 inches and she was on her toes but comfortable. I was hoping to lower the r7 more then 2 inches because that would only be 30.9. We don't track it. But would it be helpful and practical to get the second lowering kit that you did not put on your r7? To maybe lower it 3 in? And also maybe a lower profile tires might help as well? One more thing. I heard about lowering the front fork suspension but by lessening the fork oil and there was hardware as well which made it lower in the front. Thank you!
Keep going bro I am from India ❤️ use full content ❤️
Nice video. Thanks for posting this.
Thank you for watching!
Bought the MT-07 kickstand but can't find the spring, can you share where you got the spring for the kickstand?
Is it possible to lower it 3 inches in the rear and a bit lower in the front? Or does it max out
How did the handling change? I saw you said it’s not good for the track?
Can you provide the link for the aftermarket kickstand for this project?
How many inches did you drop the front I heard you said 25mm but it looks more than that
Nice video bro, didn’t even know you could lower a bike like this lol!
Appreciate it!
Are you able to try to get and lower a Street Triple RS 2020+ model when you can
Do you still have your stock arm relay? I want to bring my bike back to stock height. I went to the dealership here in the Philippines unfortunately not available.
Is it possible to get the rear end higher? I wanna make it look like r6
Wow. So Leila is 5’3 only like 100lbs and she touches w/ no problem. Must have a longer in seam. But she also wears thicker sole on her shoes.
Question, would softening the suspension a bit according to your weight, then shaving down the seat a hood 1” helped more than lowering the bike?
Do you have or know of a link to lower the R7 3 inches ?
My bike has a 1 in lowering link. How far should I have dropped the triple tree.
Where can I find the kickstand? I'm going to lower the bike.
Nice but where is the link for the link kit?
Can you do Ninja 1000sx when you get hold of one?
Very helpful ❤
Hey man, I'm in NYC and want to buy a Monkey. Where would you recommend I go to buy one?
R1 seat height can be adjustable or not???
I was going to buy one,but I'm on tip toes and found the ergos too extreme. This looks great, would you be able to move the clip ons above the top triple now you have lowered the front too, I know you would need custom hoses etc. I'm 50 and would just like a slight relax of the riding position
Not sure if there's enough room above the triple tree but it might work.
Hi Ed, where is your shop? Where are you located buddy thank you
can you try a 2 inch drop on the Kawasaki 650
The T-rex lowering kit is 50mm or 30mm?
How about the 2020-2023 Kawasaki 1000 SX can you lower it
Can we get links to the kit?
Sir what's your height?? I'm 5.4 without shoes would I be able to ride it???
Brother make video on Benelli 600i how to do lowered....
Can you do a street triple?
At Last... Thanks for the video
You're welcome
Hey Max new sub here, Where its your shop located?
Will a dealer lower a bike when they build them out of box for me
Great video! I have a question though. I'm trying to get low my R7 but I'm finding an adjustable kick stand for R7. But as you said in your video, MT07's is the exactly the same for R7. But there are just for mt07 2013~2020. Is it proper to set mt07 2013~2020 kick stand to my R7?
should be the same
Great video!! Did your friend adjust any of the suspension setting after being lowered? Or did it ride just fine after being lowered?
it rides perfectly fine
great job
HI. love your video.. This is possible to lower the R7 more than a 2" ? like 2 1/3 inches or 2.5 inches ? I'm 5'1 and cant touch the ground on R7
LeeY I'm 5'2 and if I can touch you should be able to as well. Just use one foot and lean a little to the side. You can also make the suspension softer for your weight allowing the bike to sag just a little more. I don't recommend going any lower than I did in this video.
Great video, thanks. I do have a question though. Is it possible to place the clip-ons above the triple tree after lowering the front end? Granted, it may raise the pitch of the rider but I don't think it would be anything significant. Personally, I'm not sure how I feel about wrapping the fork with electrical tape for the clip-on to be secured to.
That’s a great question. I would need another one in front of me to see if that’s possible. I think even at the lowest point above the triple tree, the rake of the bike would be uneven
Can u do mt09! Thats my dream bike its just to tall for me ithink. Im only 5’3. Huhu
Great video! Just wanna ask I just got my yzf r7 but I’m on tip toes and I’m 5’6. What’s the advisable adjustment for lowering measurement for the rear and front?
Same as the video! It will change how the bike turns on a lean as in it will feel a bit heavier but nothing too dramatic. If you plan on tracking the bike then I wouldn't recommend lowering because you'll be scraping you rear sets and feet all over the place on a lean
@@MaxamillionEd cool! I will probably use it in a street ride only. Thank you so much!
whats your inseam?
@@steezy1692 28
how short does a person have to be to lower a R7?
I am French and I would like to know what does 5.10" mean?? In cm
i kinda just want to lower it for aesthetic. i can flat foot fine on mine, but i like how it looks a little lowered
yea looks ugly lowered lol if thats what you like go for it
hey do you have a website or Facebook? I'm in Rockland county, ny...trying to see what bikes you might have for sale
Hey Ed I have a question for you while you're doing this job. I have a 2021 MT-07 that I cannot sit flat footed on. I bought a link, exactly like the one you're holding in your hand. I bought it from ebay for about $35. Now heres my question:" besides price, is there any difference between the link from Trex and the link off of eBay? I won't be stunting, no off-road, no wheelies, I just plan on riding and having fun. How do I lower the front?Thanks
The difference is in the material used. There are different strengths in alloys used and I know ebay cheaps out on them so that's a risk you can take, but if you're not going crazy i think you might be ok. to lower the front forks follow what i did
Totally throwing off fork geometry & head angle. Curious to see how this is on the road, at speed. Headshake?
I'm going to do a full ride review with the bike lowered as soon as it gets above 40 degrees out. It's 12° out right now 🥶
Bro whats your weight?
Something I wanna do for mine. I'm 5'6 but I can plant my feet a little more than him. Maybe he has short legs. Or I have long legs and a short torso lol
How many inches did you set the trex kickstand at or what position did you set it at? Bout to order the kickstand I just installed the trex link. I think I’m gonna leave the front end stock height
Just adjust to your angle liking. There are a few holes in the stand.
Hey max I was wondering if you were able to lower an R7 for me! Parts included etc. are you still located in NJ?
Yes I can. ASAP MOTO in linden
If I wanted to lower my r7 four inches, would it be good and any recommendations for different pegs to avoid scratching on corners? (Just for a daily drive to work and back)
All pegs are the same length. What you want are adjustable rearsets so that you can raise the pegs farther off the ground. If you lean aggressively you’ll risk scraping the pegs the more you lower the bike
Were u flat footed on the other side? I have r7 sane height 5’2 thinking if i should do 2 inches or 2 1/2 inches
balls of feet both sides
i just got an the 60th anniversary and I'm 5'1 ... how much would u say it would coast ?? to lower it? and would it be okay to lower it that much??
between 300 and 400 depending on if you're paying someone or if you do it yourself
Honestly it looks a lot cleaner lowered. Stock height it kind of looked like a normal 250cc but just my opinion but lowering I see the aggressive look. No problems thus far?
none. I'm editing the full first ride after lowering and should have it up within the next couple weeks
Yeh im only 5'3 if i do lowered it it will be stable for me
very good video brother, one question can you tell me how much it costs to lower a Yamaha R7? Thank you
about 300 bucks and a few hours of time
Lowering and stretch for roll racing😉
love your content, do yamaha R3
Good idea. Ordering the kit now
No hate or anything but im 5'5 and i have no problem riding my r7 i understand if you want to feel more confidente on it
What’s your inseam if you don’t mind me asking. I’m thinking of an R7 as a future purchase.
28
i just bought R7, and i had the same issue too
is it any cons after lowering the bike??
Main issue is it's a bit harder to turn and lean. Feels heavier but nothing you won't be able to handle.
Hi , I just wondering how low can go? I ride the Honda rebel and I can touch the floor very good, so I wonder if the r7 can rich the same high like 28 high
You don’t want to go much lower or you run the risk of breaking your oil pan going over an obstacle such as a speed bump. The only way it makes sense to go super low is if you’re tracking in a straight line on a perfect strip of asphalt
Is it okay to lower your front suspension only and not the rear?
ideally you want to lower both. otherwise your geometry is off on the bike
Does the r7 slammed? 2 inches lower does it affect your riding?
only when you track. for everyday street use it's fine
Man im 5.5" and I see the bike too big for me. i need to stay on tiptoes with 2 feet, you telliing me he 5.10 is like that??
Just bought a R7 and I can ride it pretty comfortably but I would prefer it just a tad lower. I’m pretty light at 120-125 @5’7”. In your opinion would you suggest softening the suspension to give alittle for sag for comfort and to contact the ground more? If so do you have any experience working with softening/tightening the suspension on these bikes?
Also, great video! I impressed you put the torque specs in with the video, most videos Don’t and I have to spend 10-15 minutes looking online depending on what it is.
I weigh about the same. I turn it Lal the way to soft and ride. Then do half a turn and ride again until you get the right feel
@@MaxamillionEd thanks for the reply!
You need different spring rates. The springs are set for someone heavier than you
@@MaxamillionEd where is your shop located Max, I would like my 2023 Yamaha YZF R7 as well by 2 inches as well, and front too as well like you did in the video.
Looks like the adjustable kickstand is not exactly the same since you had to use a different spring, correct? Where did you get the spring? What tool did you use to get the spring off?
Or do you have recommendations for an R7 specific one? T-rex seems to be perpetually out of stock.
I’m going to make an update on this tutorial seeing as trex stopped producing this kit. I used a spring hook tool. It’s like a big T handle with a hook on it to pull springs off
@@MaxamillionEd Thanks! I'll keep an eye out for the updates. How long did it take you to do this?
@@MaxamillionEd I just got done lowering mine. Your video was very helpful.
I’m wondering how you came to determining the front should be lowered 1” for a 2” rear drop?
How tall are you and what’s your inseam. Great vid
I'm 5'1 with a 28 inch inseam
How tall are you ? Good video by the way
I'm 5'2. Thank you for watching!
greatest
4'9 still can't related. But it's nice explanation buddy.
Hey bro does it affect your leaning if you lower your bike?
only when you track. for everyday street use it's fine
Damn I’m 5”1 and thinking about getting this bike but it might be to big for me 😂
How do you know how much to drop in the front?
you want to do equal front and rear
i wanna be like this dude when i grow up. im 38.
Ducati 1199 or 899 pls.. shoutout also steven plaza frm Philippines hehe
btw is he really 5 10? or its just his lower body is shorter? I saw 5 8 that can flat foot and 5 5/6 that has same footing with him..I'm confused..XD
He's 5'10 lean. This is fully stock although now that you mention it, inseam makes a difference. He's got big quads so that can flare out your legs a bit. Weight is also a factor w preload on the shock.
@@MaxamillionEd oww..I seee..thanks
It looks better lowered too
I've installed the Trex lowering link and it lowered it too much, next I installed Soupy's Lowering Link and even at it's lowest setting, still dropped too much, also was a pain to adjust, have to make sure equal turns. Ended up with Extreme Creations lowering link, good price and easy to adjust without removing anything but a bolt. Has stock stock, -25mm, +25mm, and -35mm settings. Order it with a bearing installed, makes install go a lot faster. The -25mm will lower it an inch. Even though it's says stock, stock actually makes it lower by 1/2 inch.
Making the preload stiffer helps. I'll look into the extreme creations one. Thanks for your input
@@MaxamillionEd Cannot stiffen it or all sag will be removed.
Can I know which kickstand are you using after lowering your R7? Thanks
@@welleechen1444 The trex adjustable stand.
@@mikee1216 Thank you for your reply. I habe another question, does the t-rex kickstand come with the spring? Or I can still use the stock spring? Thank you
How does this affect handling? I'm thinking about buying one of these bikes in a few weeks when they get them back in because they don't make the R6 anymore which used to be the love of my life. I'm 5'6-5'7 so that R6 at a red light had me leaning over a little bit.
Well the r7 is almost an inch lower than the r6 (2017-2020 model)so you might be fine if you was able to handle the r6, lowering by 1 inch will have minimal effect on the handling more than 2 inch will be noticeable especially when cornering, might drag pegs or worse a foot, seen a guy catch his foot mid corner and throw his leg off on a lowered bike, almost high sided but saved it, he wasn't use to keeping his toes on the pegs rather then letting his feet hang down.
@@Stu81 yeah when I was living in Gainesville where all the University of Florida kids are, all the kids have scooters and a few of them motorcycles. Half of these kids ride around with their feet out as if it's going to save them at speed. Anyway I ended up buying my friends R3. If you actually know how to ride, that bike is fast and crazy fun(full race exhaust doesn't hurt😉). You just don't get that top end orgasm that you get on the R6, but anyway thanks for the response dude.
ur perfect size for R7 why would u lower a already low bike?
Hey bud , what happens if i don't lower the front forks ?
you'll just be riding with a little bit of a rake. Meaning you'll be angled upward
Lower All the Bikes!
Don't mean to bust your balls but if whoever is riding that bike come down hard from a wheelie those clip on barends will brake off from not being clamped properly. Also that front-end is going to be so unstable with the forks being dropped that far. He needs a steering stabilizer for sure. Can't remember what the measurements is for sport bikes. On dirt bikes you only can drop it 5mm.
Copy that, but this rider will never be doing a wheelie
great work! the bad thing is that front end loooks terrible ! ugly
Why?
because short people need to do extra work
Bro is straight capping about his height 🤣
how tall or short do you think i am?
@@MaxamillionEd You said 5’10 I’m 5’9 and I flat foot my r7 very easily
So like 5’6-5’8 maybe but I’m talking about the customer not you
I agree I am 5'10 and got a good bent knee and flat foot on it too.
This guy is 5'10" and is tipping toein I want this bike but I'm 5'2" 🙁
looks like in the USA lowering the bike is more common than europe, at least in my country loweing the bike is always seen as a bad thing to do, but somehow short people need to touch with confidence so fuk em haha
He is not 5.10 I’m shorter and flat foot on r6
Yeah it’s weird! I’m 5’6 and went to have a sit on one the other day and my position isn’t dissimilar. Anyway, the dealer is going to fit a 30mm lowering kit on mine when it arrives.
How thick your legs are makes a big difference. I've seen skinny guys able to flat foot and beefy guys barely touch the ground even though they're the same height.
@@MaxamillionEd yeah I guess also inside legs length and shoes size as well. Thanks for the video!
Right im an actual 5'10 I literally flat footed with bent knee's on an r7 this guy looks more like how 5'4-5'7 people fit on it.