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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 08:10 AM
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This might be a stupid question but here goes:

Can someone tell me what this part is and its function?

To me it looks like a stabilizer link? I recently tightened the locking bolts (top & bottom) on that linkage because it was rattling.

Can that be used to stiffen the ride and lower/raise the suspension?

I never had this on any of my other bikes?



Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you,

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Not sure... nice bike though!! 👍
 
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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 02:31 PM
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get a better close up photo
 
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Where are the ends connected to?
 
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Old Nov 12, 2019 | 08:38 PM
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here's a closer look
 
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This is all I could find , should answer your question .

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/harl...nsion-install/
 
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Thank you so much, I've searched everywhere for this info!
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Thank you so much, I've searched everywhere for this info!
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You welcome , have a great day !
 
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