XT600 '90-94 Lowering Kit Installation Guide


XT600 ’90–94 (3TB / 3UW / DJ02) Lowering Kit Installation Guide

Part No.: K50223

Important

Installation must only be performed by an expert workshop. Incorrect mounting may compromise safety.

Procedure

1 Unload the rear wheel safely (e.g. support under the engine with wood). Secure the bike from tipping.

2 Remove the seat, side covers, and fuel tank.

3 Remove the rear wheel with the complete swing arm.

4 Back off the spring preload on the shock absorber as much as possible. Lower the counternut until it touches the dirt seal of the bearing.

5 Remove the reversing lever (1) from the swing arm and replace with the new supplied lever (2) (see Picture 1). Reinstall swing arm using all original parts.

6 Reassemble the bike in reverse order.

7 Remove the handlebar. Open the fork cap, remove the original preload bushing, and replace it with the supplied bushing (see Picture 2). Reinstall fork cap and handlebar.

8 Loosen the upper and lower triple clamp bolts and slide the stanchions until there is a new offset of 25 mm between the upper clamp and stanchion.

9 Shorten the side stand by 80 mm (including slit width) as per Picture 3. Install the supplied adapter, weld, paint, and reinstall.

10 Place the bike on its wheels. Adjust the side stand so the lean angle is at least 12°. Tighten the counternut on the adjustment device.

11 Trim the rear wheel cover just beneath the red reflector.

12 With heavier load, spring preload may be increased, which may raise seat height.

Torque Values

  • M6: 5–8 Nm
  • M8: 23 Nm
  • M10: 32 Nm
  • M12: 59 Nm
  • M14: 85 Nm
Final Steps: Check and adjust chain tension as necessary. Grease all links.
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