LOWERING KIT & Other Great Mods
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- I am finally back to riding again after enjoying a long summer vacation and getting a major modification done to my bike. If you have an Africa Twin, or any other dual sport motorcycle, you may want to check out the modifications that I have done to get some ideas on what you might want to do to your motorcycle. No matter what type of dual sport motorcycle you have, you can do some very simple things to make it fit you better and accommodate your specific needs.
Here is a list of the most significant modifications I have done to my 2020 Africa Twin DCT model (CRF1100), and where you can find them:
1. Light bar (front bar) - Honda OEM PART#: 08P70-MKS-E00, $376.95, available at your local Honda dealer.
2. Engine guards - Honda OEM PART#: 08P71-MKS-E00, 225.95, available at your local Honda dealer.
3. Engine guard attachment (required to mount light bar and engine guards)- Honda OEM PART#: 08P75-MKS-E00, $48.95, available at your local Honda dealer.
4. Tall Windscreen (approximately 6.8” taller than standard) - Honda OEM PART#: 08R70-MKS-A00, $145.95, available at your local Honda dealer.
5. Handgaurd Kit (Storm) - BarkBusters PART#: P851042, $139.85, available at Revzilla.com
6. Tank Bag (Super 2.0 12-Liter Magnetic) - Coretech PART#: 8230-0505-12, $109.99, available at Amazon.com or Revzilla.com
7. USB quick disconnect charger/adapter - Battery Tender PART#: 081-0158, $13.89, available at Amazon.
8. Stainless Steel Pannier Racks - Touratech PART#: 403-6555, $399.00
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9. Olympus Panniers Bags (80L of carrying capacity) - Tusk PART#: 196848, $449.99
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10. Small Duffel Bag (22L of carrying capacity) - Tusk PART#: 1999900002, $44.99
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11. Rear Luggage Rack - AltRider PART#: AT20-2-4004, $194.97
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12. Lowering Kit - Kroozetune Suspension PART#: (NA - choose .30mm or .50mm on website), $495.00. (Obtain a separate quote from your local Honda dealer for installation).
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I am 5’6” and have an 2019 adventure sport. Also bought the krooztoon lowering kit but the 50mm, all told, still as much clearance as my KLR650. That with a Touratech low profile seat the big twin is perfect for me.
Did you find putting it on center stand harder?
Great tour of the bike and mods.
Hey, I recognize some of those shots from out west! Good times! I like your motorcycle setup! It looks well thought out, and a great source of fun!!
Duane, I almost claimed your moose picture for the video, but figured you would see it and rat me out. Glad you like the setup...
@@briansrides1558, you are welcome to use if the opportunity arises again, my friend.
Great lookin bike, just picked me up a 2017 AT today, super excited but I'm also your size the height is a little difficult to wield, thanks for the tips!!
One suggestion frm my end to add d 'Double Take' mirrors on ur bike...
That would be a nice upgrade!
Thanks for MCY setup walk-thru. Q: With lowering kit what is your MCY seat height? Did it drop from standard seat 34.3' to 33.3' or standard seat low position 33.5' to 32.5?
MAMS, thanks for watching and for your comment. I always have ridden it in the lowest seat position. I just went out to the garage and measured it with my wife. We measured 31 to 31.25 the best we could tell. After having ridden it now it makes all the difference in the world. I also compared the ground clearance to a friend of mine who has a 2018 model DCT. My bike was lower by only 3/4 of an inch. I hope this helps. If you want more details, pics, etc, just leave me an email and I will see what I can do to send.
@@brianheath8522 Thank you, appreciate the efforts for providing the details. I have one more question, on your Mcy do you have Honda accessory (low seat) & seat is set to low-position?
It is the stock low seat and yes I keep it at lowest position.
@@briansrides1558 Hello, I'm back with another qq, after 10 months of use how do you like Krooztune suspension on AT?
@@mams4480 , Still loving it. Best decision ever. It gives me so much more confidence. It is still a heavy bike, so I bought a light bike to practice improving my confidence off road. I think my AT is best suited for long distance with some light offroad. I do not regret lowering it.
Woudl be nice if show diffrence between lovering kit with you sitting on the bike, I'm 5.8 to 5.9 on the good day and really considering africa twin adventure sports 2018model like you i will need to lower it. Thanks for info.
Hi Marcin, sorry I did not sit on it when I filmed this. I can tell you I am almost flat footed now. Best advice is to sit on your bike of choice, and see where you are, then see what kind of lowering kit is available for your 2018. Remove the seat and sat on it and then measure the seat to get an idea of how much room that gives you. The 2018 model is definitely higher on suspension than a stock 2020 model. There are a lot of 2020 models now coming available as gently used. I would go for that and get the latest touch screen and technology if you can swing it.
Brother I want to say thank you. When I bought the AltRider luggage rack with the mounts I didn’t know that would block me from a lot of pannier racks on the market. Knowing you were able to fit the Touratech racks with the AltRider luggage rack was a godsend.
How do you like the Touratech racks? Would you still buy them again?
Sanis, thanks for watching. I have all good things to say about the Touratech pannier racks. I have a buddy that has outfitted his bike with all Touratech brand and he is also very happy with their products. I will say that when you mount the Altrider Rack with the pannier racks they share one of the bolt locations and you do have to modify the spacers. I went to my local hardware store and found some spacers that would work and so it was not too bad. Glad you found the video helpful.
Thanks for the video
Also near Memphis
I can sometimes be impatient signed up for motorcycle classes went to the Honda dealership and they had the African twin adventure sport 2021 for 2k off so I jumped on it
Was starting to think I made a huge mistake
And bought it before finishing the class
Now I realize it’s too tall and I just don’t feel confident riding it
My inseam is 32 in with my shoes
I feel good going up and down my long driveway
Shifting into second and I have a steep hill leading to my back door
Practiced going up and down it and stopping on an incline and going without rolling
But turning is just so scary
The kit for adventure sport is 50 mm only but I think that’ll be perfect
I don’t plan on doing a ton of crazy stuff either
I just wanna get off road and see some trails and something that can make it to the trail heads I’m gonna hike
yes, the Adventure Sport has a totally different suspension setup. I hope the 50mm works for you and good luck. You should be fine with more experience, and try getting in the habit of leaning to the left side slightly off the seat when you stop so you can balance with your left leg. Get you some engine guards to protect it because you will drop it sooner or later.
@@briansrides1558 I didn’t realize Honda has a 30 day return policy gonna try talking to them once they open today about that.
But if I can’t then I am gonna ask if they’ll install this kit and ask if it voids my warranty.
Actually the 30 day return policy was for accessories so I misread that.
They did say it wouldn’t void warranty and would install it for me.
@@Mycatz it ships from Australia so it took about 2 weeks for me. Be sure and get a quote from your dealer to do the install (I highly recommend). The front forks have to come out and get re-built so that they match the rear lowering link.
@@briansrides1558 my dealer said they would install it. Haven’t gotten a quote yet. Says it’ll be here Thursday. Looking forward to finally being able to hopefully ride my bike. Otherwise I’ll just have to look into trading it in.
Hi Brian Great Lower Kit update and Love the Tusk soft bags..... Hey given youve been on your lowered AT for a while, do you still find it low enough for the way you ride ??? I'm 5'8" with 30 " inseam and wondering if 1.18" is enough or do you wish you had gone with the offered 50mm 1.96" ????????? ALL of my riding is now on Paved or Hard packed dirt roads.......... At 65 my Single track days are over with such a heavy bike... Doubt it would end well hahahaha Thanks for your thoughts............. OH if I can ask What did the bike shop Charge you for the INSTALL of the lowering kit and did they do it all or Just the Front Forks... Thanks Again
Hi Mark, I dont think you are going to have a problem if you go with the 50mm kit. I have taken mine recently on the SM500 trails and I rode it pretty hard and did not lay it down. I almost lost control in a curve but pulled it out. I dont notice any difference on how it handles. What I notice is that when I stop, I can get my footing and keep it from falling over. I can also now turn around slowly in gravel and uneven places without it falling over because I have better control. If you are riding mostly paved or hard packed, then by all means get yourself even more control. I think I paid about $1000 for the dealer to do the mod. The front forks are not easy and that is where the labor will rack up. If was going to do it again I would probably go the 50mm kit! You won't regret it! Enjoy - Brian
Thanks for the insight. May I ask what’s your height?
I’m 5’ 7” with a 30” inseam.