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KTM
  640LC4 Supermoto 2005
 
Application: On / Off Road 55kg
Problem:     Bike Lowering
Comments / observations:
 
     
 

"99% road. Can 100mm come off seat height and still keep good handling?"

 

 
  Motards are usually a lowered motocrosser, which is what a KTM is. You can lower it further but it will restrict the handling off-road, which I know is not your prime area of riding.

You'll need a new fork spring and a revalve, as it will move around too much on the road. You'll also need a new shock spring and a revalve and then it will be pretty much a dedicated road bike. The exact amount it can be lowered depends upon the amount of travel you still have and where the rear suspension starts to become firm. So as you can see a bit of set-up required so we would need the bike in the shop for 2-3 days to get things worked out.

 

 
 

Front:

 
 
  • Lowering, Fork Revalve, Service Set-up and spring
 
 

Rear:

 
 
  • Lowering, Shock Revalve Service and set-up  and spring
 
     
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