UNlowering a 1999 F650 Strada SE? Can it be done?

Bleemus · 03-27-2013, 05:20 PM

I have a line on a 1999 F650 SE for a fair price. This one has been lowered. I have sat on one that has been lowered before and found it too low for comfort. Being a newbie to F650s is it possible to undo the lowering myself or is it something permanent that I cannot undo? Sorry if this is a stupid question. Long time lurker ready to join into the fray.

Scottysix9 · 03-27-2013, 06:36 PM

Yes, it can be done. The rear end components are the same for both the ST & the Fundo.

To raise it you will need new linkage plates and remove the spacer on the spring. Then drop the forks. A stock side & center stand will be needed as well. Or have yours extended.

The ST has an 18" front wheel vs. the 19" on the Funduro so it will be a bit lower.

Bleemus · 03-27-2013, 07:14 PM

Thanks for the reply Scotty. Are these mods you mention expensive enough to modify my offer?

A Funduro should be fun right?

03-27-2013, 05:20 PM	#1
Bleemus ^OP Adventurer Joined: Mar 2013 Location: Vermont Oddometer: 51	UNlowering a 1999 F650 Strada SE? Can it be done? I have a line on a 1999 F650 SE for a fair price. This one has been lowered. I have sat on one that has been lowered before and found it too low for comfort. Being a newbie to F650s is it possible to undo the lowering myself or is it something permanent that I cannot undo? Sorry if this is a stupid question. Long time lurker ready to join into the fray.

03-27-2013, 06:36 PM	#2
Scottysix9 Shhh... Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Denver Oddometer: 910	Yes, it can be done. The rear end components are the same for both the ST & the Fundo. To raise it you will need new linkage plates and remove the spacer on the spring. Then drop the forks. A stock side & center stand will be needed as well. Or have yours extended. The ST has an 18" front wheel vs. the 19" on the Funduro so it will be a bit lower. __________________ BMW 650 KDX 220 TS 400 If they can't hear you, they won't know you're there.

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03-27-2013, 07:14 PM	#3
Bleemus ^OP Adventurer Joined: Mar 2013 Location: Vermont Oddometer: 51	Thanks for the reply Scotty. Are these mods you mention expensive enough to modify my offer? A Funduro should be fun right?