675 Anyone Used Lust Racing Lowered Rear Suspension Kits?

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  1. bobw

    bobw Well-Known Member

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    #1 bobw, Aug 19, 2018
    Last edited: Aug 20, 2018
    Having recently bought a 2015 STR 675 R I am finding paddling about on tip toes just a bit frustrating certainly on uneven or steeply cambered car parks etc.I have looked at getting seat altered but it doesn't seem to have much leeway to alter padding..So the alternative is lowering rear suspension and the only kits I can find are by Lustracing.Has anyone used them with any success to lower rear suspension.Which is probably cheaper and easier than changing rear spring.
     
  2. snarly

    snarly Active Member

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    i had same problem so put one on my Speed triple and it was fine, just need to drop the forks as well to re balance the bike. I was slightly worried that it may detract from the handling but having just taken it off i cant notice any difference TBH.
    Give it a go as this way you maintain the standard seat comfort
     
  3. tcbandituk

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    Used them on my Speed and Tiger. worked well, just need to drop the forks to match :)
     
  4. bobw

    bobw Well-Known Member

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    Cheers guys they do seem pricey but there doesn't seem to be any other choice.
     
  5. Red Thunder

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    My Speed Triple has a Lust Racing lower thing on the shock, came with the bike. I am 6' and it is like riding a pit bike!
    I don't like it, I don't want it
    Having to buy a new rear shock

    If it is the same size/will fit your bike you are welcome to it, in exchange for some beer tokens

    My replacement shock should be arriving this week so it will be available by end of the month
     
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  6. bobw

    bobw Well-Known Member

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    Hi Thanks anyway I have looked at the Triumph parts list on worldoftriumph and the original parts are not the same numbers depending on what year your Speed Triple is, only one model has similar triangular brackets.If you are buying a new shock surely you will still need original plates?
     
  7. Red Thunder

    Red Thunder Crème de la Crème

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    My bike is the 2010 Speed Triple
    My shock has a lowering brace plate which the spring rests on
    I think it is the 2011 year onwards that are lowered by changing the triangular plates

    Sorry I couldn't help but seems mine uses the older method
     
  8. Davy

    Davy New Member

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    I have just taken off a set of Lust Racing lowering plates off my 2014 STR as I am selling the bike. Not got round to advertising the parts I have taken off yet.. Lowered my bike 25mm and I dropped the forks about 20mm. I have short legs and it inspired confidence when stopping.
     
  9. bobw

    bobw Well-Known Member

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    Let me know when you want to sell them.Save me buying a full priced set.
     
  10. sam triple

    sam triple Well-Known Member

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    got one on my track R6 ,make sure you get suspension adjusted to suit afterwards ,been a few people saying they've upset the handling but have never bothered to get suspension altered
     
  11. Zippybiddell

    Zippybiddell New Member

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  12. Zippybiddell

    Zippybiddell New Member

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    Hello mate was the stock side stand ok , I had heard you’d need to change it thanks
     
  13. Davy

    Davy New Member

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    I lowered mine when I had the Lust Racing lowering kit on. I cut the end off, cut about 25mm out and threaded a 10mm stud into both parts, locked it off with a nut.

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  14. snarly

    snarly Active Member

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    i didn't bother as it was fine but i like days solution!
     
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  15. Zippybiddell

    Zippybiddell New Member

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    Nice job thanks for replying
     
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