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Posted by: SET THE STAGE

the durablue strut when it's in it's shortest form?

i bought my bike with the strut on it but i'm not looking to lower my bike, how much shorter is the stock dogbone compared to this?

Posted by: svahle

I am pretty sure the stock dog bone will be very close in length to the durablue adjustable linkage when it is at its shortest setting. I think the durablue linkage is designed such that the quad can be adjusted from the stock height to a lower height. The longer the dog bone, the lower the ride height.

The 250r had different length dog bones for certain years. I think the 86/87 and 88/89 are different lengths but someone feel free to chime in if I'm wrong.

I once had an R with a durablue in its shortest setting which I changed out for a stock dog bone. Didn't change the ride height at all.

I hope this helps. Surely someone can just measure a stock dog bone for you.

Posted by: SET THE STAGE

if someone could measure their stock dogbone (and tell me the year) that would be awesome

Posted by: Rich250RRacer

At it's shortest length, it is the same as an 87-89 link. The 86 link is longer by about 3/8-1/2", I believe. I'll try to get a measurement on an 86 if you need it.

Posted by: ATV403

I believe the 86 is 7" center to center the 87-89 is 6" center to center.

Posted by: stocktires

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Originally posted by ATV403
I believe the 86 is 7" center to center the 87-89 is 6" center to center.

Sounds about right

Posted by: SET THE STAGE

awesome, thanks for all the info

so is there any company that makes one SHORTER than stock? i've got a 250r rear setup on my 300 and it sits a bit low.