Last week a friend of mine was so kind to take with him from the USA the "WR Lowering Kit" for the Versys.
So today I had a chat with the technical-boss of the Kawa-dealer in Pattaya and showed him the part and installation instructions. It took him about 10sec to deceide to try it on their test-versys (only 337km on the odo).
Well installing took a bit more work as the installation guide tells, not that any of the mechanic has been reading it.
So first placing the "WR Lowering Kit" and then lowering the front. Took all together about 30min.
And it lowers the bike substantial! Of course it changes also the suspension-travel. But for me with only 75kg that is not such a problem. And you will need to shorten the kickstand because the bike is now standing almost straight.
On a standard Versys I can not touch the ground with 2 foots (far from it even), now I can (even with the standard seat on it). OK I can still not touch the ground flat-footed with 2 foots. It actually lowers the bike the same as if you would take off the all seat.
I am sure that with a lowerd seat I will feel comfortable in riding the bike.
So I made a short test-drive. It was bloody busy on Suk. But what a great low torch it has! Good riding position, handle-bars OK. Bit heavy gearing.
Now ordering, delivery at end of January. Colors red or black .... Shall I order?
Chang Noi
So today I had a chat with the technical-boss of the Kawa-dealer in Pattaya and showed him the part and installation instructions. It took him about 10sec to deceide to try it on their test-versys (only 337km on the odo).
Well installing took a bit more work as the installation guide tells, not that any of the mechanic has been reading it.
So first placing the "WR Lowering Kit" and then lowering the front. Took all together about 30min.
And it lowers the bike substantial! Of course it changes also the suspension-travel. But for me with only 75kg that is not such a problem. And you will need to shorten the kickstand because the bike is now standing almost straight.
On a standard Versys I can not touch the ground with 2 foots (far from it even), now I can (even with the standard seat on it). OK I can still not touch the ground flat-footed with 2 foots. It actually lowers the bike the same as if you would take off the all seat.
I am sure that with a lowerd seat I will feel comfortable in riding the bike.
So I made a short test-drive. It was bloody busy on Suk. But what a great low torch it has! Good riding position, handle-bars OK. Bit heavy gearing.
Now ordering, delivery at end of January. Colors red or black .... Shall I order?
Chang Noi